{"product_id":"morning-light-roast","title":"Morning Light Roast","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBright, Floral, Delicate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter roast that lets the honey glaze truly shine. Morning Light is pulled from the flame earlier than our other roasts, preserving the bean's natural brightness and floral complexity. The lighter honey seal adds just a whisper of sweetness without masking the origin character. This is coffee for people who want to taste where their beans grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 Jasmine · Honey · Citrus zest · Green apple · Bergamot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Philosophy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost fire-roasted coffees are dark — the smoke overwhelms delicate flavors. Morning Light is our answer to that assumption. By using a lower, more controlled flame and pulling the beans at first crack, we preserve the bright acidity and floral notes while still imparting a subtle smokiness that adds depth without domination. It took us over 40 test batches to find this balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beans come from a women-owned cooperative in the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia — one of coffee's most celebrated origins. Grown at 2,000+ meters elevation, the beans develop slowly, concentrating sugars and producing the complex floral and citrus notes that Yirgacheffe is famous for. The washed process keeps the cup clean and transparent, letting every nuance of terroir shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Honey Seal Difference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Morning Light, we use a lighter application of wildflower honey (rather than the raw Ozark honey in our Original or the buckwheat in Dark Grove). The wildflower honey has a more delicate flavor profile that complements rather than competes with the bean's natural brightness. It's applied at a lower temperature, creating a thinner seal that preserves freshness while keeping the cup character light and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning Light is at its absolute best as a pour-over — the V60 or Chemex will highlight every floral note. Use water at 195-200°F (slightly cooler than darker roasts) and a medium-fine grind. A 1:16 ratio with a 3:30 total brew time produces a cup that's bright, sweet, and complex. Also exceptional as an iced pour-over in summer — brew directly over ice for a refreshing, tea-like clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light — bright, complex, nuanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-origin, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle fire roast → wildflower honey sealed → rested 24hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour-over, Chemex, AeroPress, iced coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000+ meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom Ethiopian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders $40+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I've never tasted a fire-roasted coffee this delicate. The jasmine note is real — this is special.\" — David L., Seattle\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Green Man Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"12 oz \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":49480881733871,"sku":"GM-ML-12-WB","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz \/ Ground","offer_id":49480881766639,"sku":"GM-ML-12-GR","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0191\/3327\/files\/adobe-beans-fire_72f8e78c-9abc-4c1c-8587-316e357dd537.webp?v=1777601167","url":"https:\/\/greenmancoffeeco.com\/products\/morning-light-roast","provider":"Green Man Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}