Organic French Roast

Fair Trade/Organic

This is our darkest Fair Trade/Organic certified blend. We thoughtfully selected the coffees that make up this blend in order to maintain some of their individual aroma and flavor attributes while standing up to the intensity of the unique way that we roast them. The result is a dark roasted coffee with sweetly smoky flavor, light body and just a glimmer of lemony citrus notes; a perfect way to ease into your morning and a great complement to an evening meal.

The Organic French Roast, crafted by Mr. Espresso, represents a classic approach to dark-roast profiles. While light roasts often highlight the inherent acidity of the bean, French roasts are defined by the transformative impact of the roasting process itself, which typically emphasizes caramelized sugars and deep, carbonized undertones. In this specific offering, the roaster identifies a profile that is sweetly smoky with a surprising hint of lemony citrus.

When evaluating such distinct characteristics, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the roast-driven smoke and the brighter, fruit-forward acidity. Dark-roasted coffees often balance these intense, charred notes against the residual sugars of the bean, creating a complex cup that bridges the gap between traditional bitterness and nuanced brightness. This selection showcases how a careful roast can maintain a vibrant citrus element even within the bold, heavy body typically associated with a French roast.