New Lighter Roast, Decaffeinated Flavor Intensity : Bright & Clean Blonde: Blonde-roasted coffees have a shorter roast time, lighter body and mellow flavors. We ve gently coaxed the sparkling flavors out of this blend of Latin American and East African beans with a unique lighter roasting style. Starbucks® Blonde roast was developed by our master roasters especially for those beans whose delicate flavors reach their pinnacle at a shorter roast time. The bright, crisp flavor and subtle complexity shine through beautifully to create a breezy, deliciously easy-to-drink cup. The Starbucks Roast Each coffee requires slightly different amounts of time and temperature during the roasting process to create a cup at