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Classic Light Roast Profile

Our most popular questions about the Classic Profile.

About Classic Light Roast Profile

Use the Classic Profile (now called the Classic Light Roast Profile) for light to medium roast coffees. It is recommended for traditional drip coffee brewers (Keurig, Mr. Coffee, etc.) or any manual brewing method (AeroPress, chemex, V60, etc.) provi

Can I use Classic Light Roast Profile in my espresso machine?

We recommend using only the Espresso Machine Profile for your espresso machine, as it will not cause corrosion from chlorides, which can take many forms. NOTE: In your espresso machine, be sure to avoid water profiles that utilize chlorides. Chloride

Do you have a water profile to use with tea?

Yes, the Classic Light Roast Profile works the same for tea as it does for coffee!. Some tea blogs typically recommend 80 - 150 TDS (total dissolved solids). Our formula is 150 TDS high in magnesium helping provide natural sweetness in the flavor pro

Can I use Classic Light Roast Profile for Cold Brew?

Yes! We get this question a lot and are proud of our many partners using Classic Light Roast Profile to brew their cold brew: Verve Coffee, Bru Brothers, and many more!. We also have a special profile just for cold brew: The Cold Brew Profile. This p