French Roast

$27.99
$27.99

The French Roast is one of the darkest coffee roasts available, and it’s known for its bold, smoky, and rich flavor profile. It's a favorite among those who prefer strong, intense coffee with a little bit of complexity. Here's an in-depth look at the French Roast flavor profile:

1. Bold and Smoky

  • Charred and Toasty: The most prominent flavor characteristic of French Roast is its smoky, charred quality, which comes from the extended roasting time. The beans reach a point where they almost begin to burn, giving the coffee a deep, toasty flavor that’s reminiscent of burnt sugar or toasted wood.

  • This dark, smoky flavor is the hallmark of French Roast and is what gives it a powerful punch compared to lighter roasts.

2. Dark Chocolate and Cocoa

  • Beneath the heavy smokiness, French Roast often has subtle notes of dark chocolate or bitter cocoa, adding a rich sweetness to balance the boldness. These cocoa flavors can be slightly bitter, which works in harmony with the smoky aspect.

  • The deepness of the chocolate notes creates a luxurious experience that adds depth to the flavor, making it feel more decadent.

3. Low Acidity

  • French Roast typically has very low acidity, making it smooth and approachable for people who don’t enjoy the tanginess that comes with lighter roasts. The long roasting process neutralizes the natural acidity, creating a coffee that is easy on the stomach and less bright or fruity.

  • This lack of acidity allows the bold flavors of the roast to shine through more clearly.

4. Full-Bodied

  • The body of a French Roast is generally full and rich. It's a heavy coffee with a thick mouthfeel, which makes it feel satisfying and robust when drinking. This is especially true when brewed as espresso, where the richness and intensity are even more pronounced.

  • The full body, combined with the smoky and chocolatey flavors, gives French Roast a comforting and hearty feeling.

5. Slightly Bitter

  • Due to the deep roast, there’s a bitter quality in French Roast coffee, but it’s not overwhelming. This bitterness is balanced by the chocolate and caramelized sugar notes. For many coffee drinkers, the slight bitterness is part of the appeal, providing a bold contrast to the sweetness.

  • It's more of a dark, roasted bitterness rather than the sharp bitterness found in under-roasted beans.

6. Oily Surface

  • The beans used for French Roast tend to have a shiny, oily surface, which is characteristic of dark roasts. The oils from the beans are released during the long roasting process, contributing to the coffee's rich mouthfeel and full-bodied flavor