Roasts 11 and 12 were tested across OxO Rapid Brew, espresso, and cappuccino. In all methods, both roasts were easy to drink and broadly similar in outcome. Acidity was mild, flavours were balanced, and both cups presented a light, tea-like character. Differences between the two were subtle rather than decisive; the Topazio (Roast 11) may show slightly more perceived acidity and body, but not enough to materially change preference.

Roast 8, tested using the same methods, remains drinkable but presents as noticeably stronger and darker in flavour, especially in OxO and espresso. While acceptable and more balanced in cappuccino, it is less comfortable for repeat drinking. It is not a roast I would choose to drink twice in a row.

Taken together, this confirms that the lower–mid development band represented by Roasts 11 and 12 aligns better with my preference for balance and repeatability, while Roast 8 functions best as an upper-bound reference rather than a daily-drinker target.

These results reinforce the Lazy Mode approach: stopping in the lower–mid development band consistently produces coffee that is balanced, forgiving, and repeatable, without requiring crack recognition or optimisation.