To make dark roast coffee, you need to roast the coffee beans past the second crack. If you're keeping an eye on the temperature, the beans should be around 464 to 482 degrees Fahrenheit.

Arabica is the most popular type of coffee, hands down. Depending on who you ask, many coffee enthusiasts prefer using Arabica beans due to its taste. Typically used for black coffee, Arabica beans have a sweeter, more complex flavor that you can drink straight.

Light roast beans are roasted at the lowest temperatures and for the shortest length of time, at 380-400 degrees Fahrenheit and just before the first crack of the bean. This results in a light brown color and no oil on their surface.

Medium roast ground beans are mixed with hot water, stirred for about 30-60 seconds, then strained through a fine filter into your mug of choice. Medium Roast Instant Coffee stimulates your senses.