Dark Roast Coffee Products
Understanding Dark Roast Coffee: Characteristics and Benefits
Roasting is a heat process that “cooks” and transforms green coffee beans' chemical and physical properties, ultimately bringing out the aroma and flavour locked inside. Indeed, a green coffee bean has none of the characteristics of its roasted counterpart—it is soft and spongy and has a “grassy” aroma and flavour, not unlike that of green or herbal tea but more acidic. Let's take a deeper look at dark roast coffee and answer the question, does dark roast have more caffeine? Read more >-
Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Coffee Beans is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roast...Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Coffee Beans is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Find your cozy nook, snuggle up to a book, and sip your favorite coffee. Bring home the Balzac's experience. [WHOLE BEANS]+ Earn 16 Reward PointsSale: $16.99
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A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conv...A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster and are fair trade and organic certified. [WHOLE BEANS]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these...This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these beans are literally getting “smoked” in the roasting drum, bringing flavourful oils directly to the surface. The richness and fullness of body command your attention and complement any decadent pairing. [WHOLE BEANS]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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Balzac's Coffee Roasters Winter Blend is a rich and harmonious balance of sweet plum and dark chocolate notes. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Bring home the Balzac's experi...Balzac's Coffee Roasters Winter Blend is a rich and harmonious balance of sweet plum and dark chocolate notes. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Bring home the Balzac's experience. Simply bring water to a boil in a kettle and grind the beans to a consistency similar to breadcrumbs. Find your cozy nook, snuggle up to a book, and sip your favorite coffee. [WHOLE BEANS]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Ground Coffee is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roas...Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Ground Coffee is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Find your cozy nook, snuggle up to a book, and sip your favorite coffee. Bring home the Balzac's experience in the convince of ground coffee. [GROUND COFFEE]+ Earn 16 Reward PointsSale: $16.99
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A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conv...A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster and are fair trade and organic certified. [GROUND COFFEE]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these...This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these beans are literally getting “smoked” in the roasting drum, bringing flavourful oils directly to the surface. The richness and fullness of body command your attention and complement any decadent pairing. [GROUND COFFEE]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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Balzac's Coffee Roasters Winter Blend is a rich and harmonious balance of sweet plum and dark chocolate notes. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Simply bring water to a boil in...Balzac's Coffee Roasters Winter Blend is a rich and harmonious balance of sweet plum and dark chocolate notes. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Simply bring water to a boil in a kettle, add coffee grounds into the filter and let it drip. Balzac's coffee tins resealable to help maintain freshness and are recyclable. Find your cozy nook, snuggle up to a book, and sip your favorite coffee. [GROUND COFFEE]+ Earn 17 Reward PointsSale: $17.99
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Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Ground Coffee is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roas...Balzac's Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Ground Coffee is a full-bodied blend that boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup to satisfy your darkest pleasures. The flavour profile of A Dark Affair is smokey, roasted almonds with a hint of earthy undertones. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster. Find your cozy nook, snuggle up to a book, and sip your favorite coffee. Bring home the Balzac's experience in the convince of a 100% compostable, single serve pod. [SINGLE SERVE PODS]+ Earn 18 Reward PointsSale: $18.99
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A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conv...A captivating story in each sip with a dramatic finish. Bards Blend from Balzac's Coffee Roasters is dark and lush, a stout roast made with 100% arabica coffee. Balzac's beans are roasted in small batches with the eco-friendly Loring Smart Roaster, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to a conventional Roaster and are fair trade and organic certified. Enjoy the perfect blend of coffee in just moments with the convince of a 100% compostable, single serve pod. [SINGLE SERVE POD]+ Earn 18 Reward PointsSale: $18.99
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This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these...This Swiss Water Decaf is a blend of Colombian and Sumatran beans, processed in the 100% chemical free method of Swiss Water. Swiss Water Decaf is a natural way of removing caffeine for a ethical and great tasting coffee. The blends of Colombian and Sumatran beans creates a complex and full-bodied flavour. Going at full throttle, these beans are literally getting “smoked” in the roasting drum, bringing flavourful oils directly to the surface. The richness and fullness of body command your attention and complement any decadent pairing. Bring home the Balzac's experience in the convince of a 100% compostable, single serve pod. [SINGLE SERVE PODS]+ Earn 18 Reward PointsSale: $18.99
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HERBAL COFFEE ALTERNATIVE Teeccino (tee CHEE no) Dark French Roast is a delicious blend of Maya herbs, grains, fruits, and nuts that are roasted and ground to brew and taste like coffee. It delivers all the satisfaction without the caffeine and acidity of coffee. Dark French Roast uses 100% organic ingredients that provides you antioxi...HERBAL COFFEE ALTERNATIVE Teeccino (tee CHEE no) Dark French Roast is a delicious blend of Maya herbs, grains, fruits, and nuts that are roasted and ground to brew and taste like coffee. It delivers all the satisfaction without the caffeine and acidity of coffee. Dark French Roast uses 100% organic ingredients that provides you antioxidants from carob, barley and ramón seeds and it also acts as a prebiotic with inulin from chicory root supports beneficial micro flora that improve digestion, regularity and intestinal health. [POWDER]+ Earn 15 Reward PointsSale: $15.99
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START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A CUP OF FRENCH KICK COFFEE French Kick Whole Bean Coffee from Bulletproof is a smooth yet sweet tasting way to start your day. Bulletproof coffee beans are independently lab tested for 27 different toxins including mold. French Kick Whole Bean Coffee is grown using traditional methods without the use of chemic...START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A CUP OF FRENCH KICK COFFEE French Kick Whole Bean Coffee from Bulletproof is a smooth yet sweet tasting way to start your day. Bulletproof coffee beans are independently lab tested for 27 different toxins including mold. French Kick Whole Bean Coffee is grown using traditional methods without the use of chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides. Blending Bulletproof Brain Octane Oil® and grass-fed, unsalted butter into your coffee helps to energize your mind and body for hours. Feel the difference in just one cup! [COFFEE BEANS]+ Earn 21 Reward PointsSale: $21.99
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Mushroom Coffee Mix with Lion's Mane and Chaga from Four Sigmatic has been formulated to give you the kickstart you need to conquer your day. Using only half of the amount of caffeine normally found in coffee, Four Sigmatic has added Lion's Mane and Chaga to support productivity, focus, and creativity as well as immune function. Tastes...Mushroom Coffee Mix with Lion's Mane and Chaga from Four Sigmatic has been formulated to give you the kickstart you need to conquer your day. Using only half of the amount of caffeine normally found in coffee, Four Sigmatic has added Lion's Mane and Chaga to support productivity, focus, and creativity as well as immune function. Tastes just like coffee, not like mushrooms. [POWDER]+ Earn 3 Reward PointsSale: $3.99
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Dark Roast Coffee: Bold Flavour and Rich Antioxidant Profile
Roasting is a heat process that “cooks” and transforms green coffee beans' chemical and physical properties, ultimately bringing out the aroma and flavour locked inside. Indeed, a green coffee bean has none of the characteristics of its roasted counterpart—it is soft and spongy and has a “grassy” aroma and flavour, not unlike that of green or herbal tea but more acidic. Let's take a deeper look at dark roast coffee and answer the question, does dark roast have more caffeine?
The coffee roasting process is pretty straightforward and requires only that heat and constant movement be applied to the beans in a coffee roaster (whether industrial or a home roaster). During the high-temperature roasting process, green coffee beans undergo several chemical changes, including the loss of water and the caramelization of carbohydrates. These changes ultimately produce the darkened colour of roasted coffee beans and the characteristic aroma and flavours we associate with "coffee."
Though the steps involved in coffee roasting are simple, it takes a deft hand and lots of practice to become an expert roaster and to learn the precise amount of time each type of bean requires to develop its full potential.
What is Dark Roast Coffee?
Generally speaking, coffee roasts fall into one of four colour categories: light, medium, medium-dark, and dark.
Making a dark roast entails roasting the beans longer and at a higher temperature than lighter-roasted beans. Producing dark roast coffee requires temperatures ranging from 430 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, as opposed to 380 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for lighter roasts.
Dark roasting produces shiny black beans with an oily surface. They tend to be strong in flavour, with woody, spicy, nutty, and dark chocolate notes. Dark roasts are also less acidic than other roasts but will have a substantial bitterness when brewed.
Exploring the Varieties of Dark Roast Coffee
When it comes to coffee flavour, roasting is probably the most important factor. Dark roasted coffees come in various colours, from slightly dark brown, dark and charred. Dark roast coffee varieties include Full City Roast, Espresso, French Roast, Italian Roast, Viennese, High Roast, European Roast, New Orleans Roast, and Continental.
Individual coffee houses and brands may also have their names to designate a range of coffee types, varieties, and roasts. Always check labels carefully so you know what you're purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Roast Coffee
What does dark-roasted coffee taste like?
Dark roasted coffee has a low acidity, and a heavy body, and tends to have deeper and darker flavours along with a very distinct bitterness. The taste is often bold and rich and full of texture.
Is dark roast coffee good or bad for you?
Coffee naturally contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. However, how do you know which roast is the healthiest?
Well, studies suggest that the longer a coffee bean is roasted, the fewer antioxidant polyphenols it will contain. But the story doesn't end there because research has also shown that the antioxidant activity of coffee significantly rises with the degree of roasting. So, darker roasts have higher antioxidant activity than lighter roasts, regardless of their lower polyphenol content.
Does a dark roast have more caffeine than a lighter roast?
Somewhat counterintuitively, while many people assume that darker roasts naturally contain more caffeine, it's quite the contrary—light roasts have a slightly higher concentration of caffeine.
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