Dark Roasts Reviews

Rich-toned, earthy-sweet. Fresh humus, cocoa powder, gently scorched sandalwood, gardenia, graphite in aroma and cup. Gentle, almost imperceptible acidity; dry vermouth-like mouthfeel. Earthy sweet finish with hints of cocoa powder underneath.

Sweetly smoky, citrusy. Gently scorched Meyer lemon zest, mesquite, dark chocolate, lily, hazelnut in aroma and cup. Low-toned, jagged acidity; tannic, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Smoky-citrusy wood-framed finish.

Roast-muted, wood-framed. Earthy, sweetly savory. Treacle, fresh-turned soil, scorched fir, lily, date in aroma and cup. Sharp, astringent acidity; bitter but viscous mouthfeel. Smoky, woody finish with undertones of lily.

Harsh, bitter. Charcoal, snap pea, soapy florals, carob, stale raising in aroma and cup. Harsh, bitter acidity; droopy mouthfeel. Woody, burnt finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Sweetly tart, dusky. Black cherry, frangipane, dark chocolate, gently scorched mesquite, artichoke blossom in aroma and small cup. Fluffy mouthfeel; crisp, chocolaty finish with undertones of sweetly smoky mesquite. In cappuccino format, complex, rich-toned, chocolaty and sweet, with black cherry and frangipane notes into the long finish.

Evaluated as espresso.Fudgy, roast-rounded. Chocolate fudge, narcissus, hazelnut, coconut, pomegranate in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, fudgy finish with coconut undertones. In three parts milk, rich-toned, decadent, floral.

Richly chocolaty, deep-toned. Dark chocolate, gently scorched oak, almond brittle, pear, gardenia in aroma and cup. Very gentle acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty, floral-toned finish.

Crisp, bittersweet, gently smoky. Cocoa powder, lily, Brazil nut, brown sugar, scorched fir in aroma and cup. No perceptible acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Gently smoky, cocoa-toned finish.

Sweet-savory, muted. Carob, lily, stale raisin, fir, sassafras in aroma and cup. Harsh acidity; thin, inert mouthfeel. Carob-driven finish with undertones of lily and sassafras.

Burnt, acrid, harsh, sweetly composty. Charcoal, floral soap, stale walnuts, vegetal compost, hint of medicinal taint in aroma and cup. Sharp, harsh acidity; cloying, tannic, heavy mouthfeel. Composty, medicinal finish.

Richly chocolaty, floral-toned. Dark chocolate, lily, almond, date, tamarind in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Crisp chocolate and sweet lily notes carry the resonant finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Crisply chocolaty, rich-toned. Baking chocolate, scorched mesquite, freesia, date, cashew in aroma and cup. Crisp, velvety mouthfeel; sweetly smoky, chocolaty finish. Chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In cappuccino format, rich, almost fudgelike chocolate predominates.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly chocolaty, floral-toned. Chocolate fudge, pomegranate, narcissus, tangerine zest, gently scorched cedar in aroma and small cup. Tannic, syrupy mouthfeel; crisply chocolaty finish. In cappuccino format, both dark chocolate and narcissus are amplified, backed by tart pomegranate.

Deep-toned, chocolaty and floral. Dark chocolate, narcissus, gently scorched cedar, almond, date in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, floral-toned finish supported by sweetly smoky cedar notes.

Deep-toned, roast-rounded. Dark chocolate, gently scorched oak, date, hazelnut, musk in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of pleasingly smoky dark chocolate and hazelnut.

Sweetly roast-toned, chocolaty. Cocoa powder, hazelnut, gardenia, date, fir in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; creamy, viscous mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned and floral finish.

Richly fruit-forward, intensely aromatic. Concord grape, tiramisu, agave syrup, lilac, amber in aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The bold finish centers around notes of Concord grape and amber.

Staunchly dark roasted, somewhat smoky. Carob, walnut, scorched fir, lily, stale raisin in aroma and cup. Harsh acidity; thin mouthfeel. Ashy finish with only slight sweetness.

Sweetly roast-rounded. Cocoa powder, gently scorched oak, gardenia, raisin, vanilla bean in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of cocoa powder and scorched oak.

Deep-toned, crisply chocolaty. Dark chocolate, dried cherry, cashew, gently scorched cedar, gardenia in aroma and cup. Richly sweet with mild acidity; viscous, syrupy mouthfeel. Very chocolaty finish with undertones of dried cherry and gardenia.