Originally submitted at Coffee Review
French Roast is the standard name in North America for a coffee that has been brought to an extreme dark roast that mutes the characteristics of the green coffee itself and foregrounds the pungent flavor of the roast. Rwanda is now producing coffees that rank among the world's finest, but given...
great coffee at an amazing price point
Pros: Pleasant Aftertaste, Not Bitter, Pleasing Aroma, Attractive Mouthfeel/Body, Balanced Acidity, Pleasing Roast, Exceptional/Interesting Flavor, Smooth Taste
Best Uses: French Press
Describe Yourself: Socially/Environmentally Conscious, Average Joe, Health Conscious
Sorry I don't have a lot of bold adjectives to describe this coffee. All I know is it tastes great. It's not too dark - some of the nuttiness of the bean comes through and you can taste a hint of chocolate. And yes you can taste that it is a dark roast - I think that is the whole point of it. If you want subtle flavors go with a medium roast.
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