Starry Eyes 1kg (Dark Roast)

This heavier roast is the sinister step-brother to A Love Supreme, and highlights caramelized sugars within the coffee beans. Our Premiere dark roast will produce flavors of molasses and bakers chocolate and pair perfectly with a splash of cream or a dash of sugar. These beans are a nod to the old style of roasting which is still favored throughout the world. 

Notes: Pear, Vanilla, Almond.

Net Wt. 1kg.

*Does not contain nuts or products containing nuts. Flavor notes are only used to help describe the tastes associated with the coffee.  

*** Sold as whole bean by default. If you would like it ground, please indicate your preference in the notes section – drip, espresso, or press.

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The Starry Eyes 1kg dark roast, crafted by Dark Matter Coffee, offers a profile defined by deep, resonant sweetness and a structured body. By utilizing a darker roast profile, the roaster emphasizes the development of rich, comforting base notes, specifically bakers chocolate and molasses. These heavier, caramelized characteristics are balanced by subtle top notes of pear, vanilla, and almond, creating a complex cup that bridges the gap between traditional intensity and nuanced sweetness.

When evaluating such a profile, it is helpful to consider how roasting techniques influence the final sensory experience. Darker roasts often shift the focus from the inherent acidity of the bean toward the development of sugars and oils, which can be mapped using a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the chocolatey foundation and the lighter fruit and nut accents. This selection serves as a robust example of how careful heat application can highlight a diverse range of flavors within a single roast.