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Diablo

Roasted by Caffe Ladro

Diablo is a full-bodied dark roast blend offering a strong, smooth cup with notes of toasted nuts and dark chocolate.

Diablo — Caffe Ladro
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WalnutBrown SugarBaker’s Chocolate

From the roaster

Diablo - Ladro’s renowned dark roast is built from coffees with naturally large body, deep sweetness, and bold character. This blend represents the darker side of our roasting style, offering a cup that is strong yet smooth. It has richness but its not bitter. It is sweet, but like maple & chocolate rather than fruit. Diablo is a favorite for anyone who loves a full‑bodied dark roast with real balance.

We craft this blend with coffees from Peru and Honduras. These origins bring natural sweetness, warmth, and structure to this dark roast. The cup has a deep aroma, and long‑lasting flavor. Diablo shines as a daily drinker for dark roast fans and works beautifully in many brewing styles.

When you brew Diablo at home or in the office, you’ll enjoy a cup that tastes both familiar and complex. It holds up well with milk but is also delicious on its own. This blend is great for anyone who wants a rich, comforting coffee with notes of toasted nuts and dark chocolate.

Taste Notes

  • Walnut

  • Brown Sugar

  • Baker’s Chocolate

Origins

  • Peru

  • Honduras

Brewing Recommendations

We recommend espresso, drip coffee, or french press. Each method highlights Diablo’s sweetness, smooth mouthfeel, and bold finish. These techniques bring out its body and balanced depth.

— Caffe Ladro

Context

Diablo is a signature offering from Caffe Ladro, crafted to highlight a profile defined by walnut, brown sugar, and baker’s chocolate. These specific descriptors fall within the "nutty" and "sweet" categories often found on the flavor wheel, which serves as a standard tool for identifying the nuanced characteristics of various roasts.

Generally, coffees featuring chocolate and sugar-toned profiles are prized for their comforting, full-bodied nature, making them versatile choices for both espresso-based drinks and traditional drip brewing. While the sensory experience of any coffee is subjective, the combination of earthy walnut notes and deep cocoa undertones typically suggests a roast profile designed to emphasize balance and depth. By focusing on these foundational flavors, Diablo provides a classic, approachable cup that highlights the roaster's commitment to consistent, well-developed profiles.

Buy — $19.7 from Caffe Ladro

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Frequently asked questions

What does Diablo taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Walnut, Brown Sugar, and Baker’s Chocolate.

What roast level is Diablo?

It is roasted to a dark roast level.

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