What Does Blonde Mean in Starbucks?

So while in Starbucks-land, "blonde" translates to "lighter in flavor than dark," normal-world blonde roasts are a whole other beast, extremely lightly roasted to let a different, natural flavor of coffee beans shine.

What does it mean when a Starbucks drink is blonde?

According to the American coffee giant, Blonde espresso is a lighter roast made from Latin American and East African coffee beans that delivers a sweet flavour and “smooth, creamy mouthfeel.” Starbucks' original espresso is made with dark roasted beans from Latin America and the Asia/Pacific region.

Is Blonde coffee stronger?

In terms of a strong flavor, darker roasts tend to be more bitter, while blonde roasts are much more mellow. In this respect, a dark roast would be 'stronger' in flavor. In terms of acidity, though, a blonde roast is much stronger than a dark roast.