French Roast

French Roast

In the alchemical tradition, the final stage of transformation is known as nigredo—the blackening, where matter is broken down to its essential elements through intense heat. This is French Roast—a meticulous blend of Central American coffees taken to the threshold where complexity gives way to elemental power.

The dark roast process is controlled combustion, a dance with fire that demands precision and respect. Too much and you destroy. Too little and you fail to transform. Our roasters have found the balance, creating a blend that honors the beans' origins while expressing something new through the alchemy of heat and time. The result is bold without bitterness, deep without being one-dimensional—notes of cocoa, caramel, and vanilla emerging from darkness like gold from lead.

This is the fire element fully realized—intense, transformative, uncompromising. For those who seek coffee as elemental force rather than delicate nuance, French Roast offers straightforward power. It's the alchemical crucible in your cup, fuel for work that demands everything you have to give.

Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Caramel, Vanilla
Origin: Central American Blend
Roast Level: Dark