French roast

Very dark coffee

French roast is coffee beans roasted until very dark, producing a bold, smoky flavor with low acidity.

The beans appear nearly black and oily on the surface.

Despite the name, the style isn't particularly French—it simply designates a roast level darker than medium or city roast: I prefer French roast for my morning coffee.

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espresso · beans · caffeine · morning · wake up call · brew · aroma · smoky · intense · Parisian · café au lait · strong · charred · oily · robust · mug · grind · barista

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French roastlight roast

Beans heated briefly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G