Daylight Light Roast Blend

Origin: Colombia Huila & Ethiopia Guji Danbi Udo

Processing: Washed & Natural

Varietal: Various

Altitude: 1500 – 2200 m

Daylight is our take on what a true light roast blend should be: delicate, aromatic, tea-like, and naturally sweet, with enough brightness and complexity to keep every cup interesting. It combines our washed Colombia Huila with our natural-process Ethiopia Guji Danbi Udo, bringing together honeyed sweetness, bright fruit, florals, and a refreshing tea-like body for a smooth, balanced everyday cup of light roast coffee.

As single-origin coffee fans, this is the kind of blend we personally love. A lighter roast lets you experience more of the nuance and distinct character of each coffee, while the blend keeps those flavors balanced and easy to enjoy every day. It’s smooth, refined, and naturally sweet with more brightness, florals, and complexity than a traditional medium or dark roast blend.

Our team especially recommends Daylight for drip or filter coffee and espresso. If you enjoy lighter coffees or want to explore the brighter, more delicate side of specialty coffee, Daylight is an approachable place to start. Even compared with many mainstream “light roasts,” including Starbucks, Daylight is roasted considerably lighter and intentionally blended to highlight natural sweetness, aroma, and flavor. The quality, flavor and approachability are unmatched.

A True Light Roast Blend

Daylight was created to show what a light roast blend can be when the coffees themselves are allowed to lead. Instead of relying on heavier roast flavors, we roast Daylight lightly enough to preserve more of the aroma, sweetness, fruit, and floral character naturally present in the coffee.

The result is a cup with more brightness and complexity than a traditional medium or dark roast blend, while still remaining balanced enough to drink every day.

Colombia Huila + Ethiopia Guji Danbi Udo

Daylight combines two coffees that bring different qualities to the blend. Our washed Colombia Huila provides a smooth, honeyed foundation with sweetness and balance, while our natural-process Ethiopia Guji Danbi Udo adds bright fruit, florals, and a more delicate tea-like character.

Together, they create a blend that is expressive without becoming overpowering: sweet, aromatic, lightly fruity, and smooth on the palate.

Washed + Natural Process

The Colombia Huila component is washed, contributing a clean and balanced foundation to the blend. The Ethiopia Guji Danbi Udo is naturally processed, bringing more fruit, sweetness, and aromatic character.

Combining the two processing methods gives Daylight both structure and complexity while keeping the overall cup balanced and approachable.

Light, Sweet & Tea-Like

Daylight has a lighter, more delicate body than our medium and dark roast blends. Expect natural sweetness, bright fruit, florals, and a refreshing tea-like quality rather than heavier roast-driven flavors.

It’s a good choice for coffee drinkers who enjoy noticing the smaller details in a cup, but still want something smooth and easy enough to make part of their everyday routine.

Made for Filter Coffee & Espresso

Daylight is especially well suited to drip and filter coffee, where its aroma, sweetness, and delicate character can really open up. It also works well as a lighter-style espresso with more brightness and complexity than a traditional darker espresso blend.

However you brew it, Daylight was designed to be smooth, refined, and everyday drinkable while still showing just how much flavor a thoughtfully roasted light coffee can have.

Please note: Tasting notes vary by harvest and roast batch. The “Tasting Notes” listed above the roast and acidity scales reflect our team’s assessment of the current batch, based on our tasting and experience. Your cup may taste a little different depending on your brewing method, grind, water, and freshness.

The Daylight Light Roast Blend by Lightwave Coffee represents a thoughtful marriage of two distinct coffee origins. By combining beans from Colombia’s Huila region with those from Ethiopia’s Guji Danbi Udo, this blend bridges the gap between classic, balanced profiles and the vibrant, aromatic qualities often associated with East African coffees. The inclusion of both washed and natural-processed beans adds a layer of complexity to the cup; generally, processing methods play a significant role in the final profile, as natural-processed coffees often contribute heavier fruit notes, while washed coffees tend to emphasize clarity and acidity. With a roast profile designed to highlight honeyed sweetness, bright fruit, and florals, this blend offers a nuanced experience for those exploring the flavor wheel. Grown across a diverse range of 1500 to 2200 masl, these beans reflect the varied terroir of their respective regions, resulting in a bright, approachable cup.