Sunbean Light Roast Coffee | Colombia & Guatemala Blend

If you like your coffee bright and a little fruity, Sunbean is worth a look. This light roast blend from Everette's Fresh Roast Coffee combines Colombian and Guatemalan beans with notes of orange, honey, tea leaf, and milk chocolate.

Think citrus up front, honey-like sweetness, and a gentle chocolate note alongside a tea-like character. It's a good direction to go if you want to explore a lighter roast instead of the dark, heavily roasted flavor you may be used to. No need to identify every tasting note to enjoy the cup.

Sunbean at a glance

• Roast: Light roast.
• Origins: Colombia and Guatemala.
• Tasting notes: Orange, honey, tea leaf, and milk chocolate.
• Roaster: Everette's Fresh Roast Coffee.
• Bag sizes: 12oz or 72oz. The larger bag is 4.5lb, or the equivalent of six 12oz bags.
• Grind options: Whole Bean, Drip Grind, or Espresso Grind.

What do the tasting notes mean?

Orange, honey, tea leaf, and milk chocolate describe the coffee's flavor profile. They give you a useful idea of what to expect, rather than a checklist you have to taste. Your brewing method, grind, and water can all change which notes stand out.

Here, “bright” means a lively, citrus-like quality in the cup. It doesn't mean the coffee has extra caffeine, and light roast isn't a caffeine-strength rating.

Whole bean or ground?

Choose Whole Bean if you have a grinder. Grinding just before brewing lets you adjust the grind for your setup and keeps that step close to the moment you make your coffee.

Choose Drip Grind for a drip coffee maker, or Espresso Grind for espresso preparation. If you're dialing in an espresso machine, whole bean gives you more control: preground coffee is convenient, but you can't change its grind size to adjust the shot.

A practical brewing starting point

For drip or pour-over, start with about 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water. For one serving, try 20 grams of coffee and 320 grams of water, then adjust to your taste. That's a starting point, not a rule. Brew it the way you enjoy it.

Try your first few sips before adding milk or sweetener so you can get a feel for the blend. If you usually drink darker roasts, give yourself a couple of cups to get acquainted with the brighter flavor.

Which bag should you choose?

The 12oz bag is a sensible place to start if Sunbean is new to you. The 72oz bag makes more sense once you know you like it, especially if you're brewing for a household or going through coffee regularly. Choose the amount you'll use at a comfortable pace, not just the biggest bag.

If orange-like brightness, honey sweetness, and a little milk chocolate sound good together, this Colombia and Guatemala light roast blend belongs on your shortlist.