What is French Roast?

French Roast refers to the type of roast rather than the type of coffee, and is the darkest of the roasts. Though with darker roasting you often lose the subtle characteristics of the coffee, the result is a dark gleaming bean and an intense smokey flavor, often with a velvety sweet caramel undertones.

What makes French Roast unique?

French roasted coffee is not for the cautious, as the deep, dark beans brew a truly bold cup. Only high-grown, hard-bean coffees are dense enough to stand up to this roast. And unlike lighter roasts, quality french roasted coffee should be able to stand up to milk and sugar of rich deserts.

Suggested ways to enjoy French Roast coffee

French roast coffee really brings out the nuttiness of desserts while evenly balancing flavor and richness. Try slightly richer desserts with your French Roast to bring out the caramel tones of the coffee. Cheesecakes is a popular pairing with French roast, as are rich chocolately desserts such as dark chocolate mousses.