Dark Roast Brew

Dark Roast Brew

Region: Global (Popular in Europe and the Western US)

Brewing Time: 5-10 minutes (varies by method)

Total Time: 7-12 minutes

Indulgence: ☕️ (Bold & Smoky)

The Story:

Dark roast coffee is characterized by beans that have been roasted until they are dark brown, often oily, and have a pronounced smoky, bitter flavor. The roasting process overshadows the bean's origin characteristics, resulting in a uniform, bold taste popular in many traditional European and American coffee styles. It’s the classic "diner coffee" profile.

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Prep Time 2

Brewing time 10

Total Time 12

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1 cup cold water
1-2 tbsp darkly roasted, coarsely ground coffee

Equipment

Drip Coffee Maker or French Press
Coffee Grinder

Method

Use a standard drip coffee maker or French press.
Use a slightly coarser grind than for medium roast to avoid over-extraction and excessive bitterness.
Brew as you normally would.
Pro Tip: Dark roasts contain less caffeine than lighter roasts by volume (as caffeine is burned off during longer roasting). Use a slightly heftier dose of grounds if you want a stronger caffeine kick.