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Equator Coffees & Teas

French Roast Fair Trade Organic

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Tasting Notes
smoky
chocolate
bold
Roast
Light
Medium-light
Medium
Medium-dark
Very Dark
Type
Single Origin
Blend
Espresso

12 oz. bag of whole bean or ground coffee
$20.00

Availability: In stock

$20.00
This coffee will be fresh roasted for you. We expect Equator Coffees & Teas will roast and ship this coffee in 1-2 business days depending on their roasting schedule.
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Coffee Story
Description
This is the French Roast Fair Trade Organic brought to you by Equator Coffees & Teas. The goal with this certified Organic and Fair Trade blend is to develop delicate smoky nuances while retaining sweetness, richness and fruit-toned dark chocolate flavors. The blend combines coffees from Latin America for chocolaty, nutty, and spicy flavors, Sumatra to provide balance and richness to the blend, and Ethiopia to contribute aromatic nuance.
Origin
Region
Latin America, Ethiopia, Sumatra
Process
washed, natural, semi-washed
Producer
various small holder producers
Customer Reviews

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Robert
I think it was Smokey. But very good too.
3/21/2023

Dale
Delicious Dark coffee...great aroma and deep flavor notes
1/4/2023

Anthony
I'm starting to realize that I just don't care for many French roasts, and that's probably more of a preference thing. I'm sure this coffee is great if you like French roasts.
6/1/2022

Nissa
Pretty good not nearly as good as the Evans brothers
5/31/2022

Peter
Well rounded chocolate smoky.
3/26/2022

Nicole
This is my favorite so far. Rich and strong, with a smooth finish
2/27/2022

Richard
Not impressed; the coffee was to mild with a citrus flavor that took away from the boldness of the coffee
1/31/2022

Preston
loved.
5/12/2021

Kyle
Top 5 coffee’s we’ve tried.
3/29/2021

Noa
Excellent coffee
3/18/2021

Millie
Dark, smooth and rich with a hint of chocolate - exactly as advertised. My favorite so far.
3/16/2021

Mariel
strongest flavor of all i've tried
3/13/2021

Barbara
Dark toasty smooth and delicious We did drip but will also try for espresso
2/19/2021

Richard
Overpowered my creamer and was a little too bold for me. Didn't have a great aftertaste.
2/2/2021

Katherine
Watery, thin, smells and tastes a little bit burnt
1/4/2021

Michael
A super solid dark. It wasn't outstanding but a great staple bean that I wouldn't mind serving to anyone. I've never had this brand before so it was a nice new addition to my experiences.
9/18/2020

Zane
Solid. Smooth. Not GREAT
9/2/2020

Chris
Roast taste burned and weak. Virtually no flavor other than “smoky”. Trash.
8/19/2020

Bryan
Deep and smoky and perfect
8/15/2020

Rebecca
Very acidic, could not drink
8/12/2020

Joe
Not as rich as we would like; a slight tomato taste, as bizarre as that sounds...
4/26/2020

Matthew
Very strong upfront smoky taste with a little bitterness as well.

After a few sips and the taste settles in the mouth you can taste the oily chocolate notes.

Overall it was good, but I'd prefer a little less smokiness and more background flavors.
2/29/2020

brian
Strong and bold, enjoyed it
1/21/2020

Shannon
My all time favorite out of all the coffees I have received!!!
12/18/2019

Noah
Not so great. A little bitter
11/13/2019

Kerry
LOVED THIS ONE
10/5/2019

Tom
Chocolate flavor, very smooth, and tasty. I liked it.
9/28/2019

Maura
good
9/18/2019

Gary
strong and flavorful, but i like slightly sweeter and fruitier blends
7/31/2019

Susan
Nice and smooth. Not bitter. Like it, but did not go wow. Drank it and said this is good. I like my every day coffee a little bit better because it is a bit bolder. My husband likes this one much better because he thinks the every day coffee is bitter.
7/13/2019

Brittini
There was nothing bad about this blend — but there was nothing exceptional of note either. I drank it and didn’t dislike it, but I couldn’t name something I absolutely loved about it either. It was mostly forgettable to me. I prefer a bolder blend with a unique flavor or something memorable about it. Excited to try the next roast!!
6/24/2019

Bradley
Perfect blend of classic french roast and LA/African beans resulting in a smooth yet flavorful coffee with a full body.
6/7/2019

Viva
Too smoky for cold brew
6/2/2019

Shelbie
Delicious
5/27/2019

Danielle
Loved the bold chocolate flavor. The second I saw the oils I knew this would be an amazing cup.
5/2/2019

Tobin
Rich chocolate with alight smokiness, excellent!
4/30/2019

Anthony
Bold but not oily.
4/13/2019

Saba
So smooth!!! Excellent balance of flavors
4/6/2019

David
Smooth and Full bodied coffee. Enjoying it...
4/5/2019

Peter
Quite good, I could go even bolder
4/3/2019

Matthew
French roast is a little darker than i prefer. Overall a good coffee with lots of flavor
3/30/2019

Mandi
Not my favorite flavor
3/15/2019

John
Even though this coffee was smooth and not harsh or bitter, it wasn't very flavorful. The smoky and chocolate notes were hard to recognize.
2/27/2019

Darren
This has been my favorite so far.
2/26/2019

Jonathan
This coffee may be best I have received yet. I really enjoy Sumatra coffee.
2/3/2019

Kevin
Love this coffee. I’m a rookie at tasting notes so forgive me for stealing from package label, but would agree in its description as bold, smoky, and chocolatey. That last two together give it a very balanced flavor and feel. Like the level of roast. Very full, rich cup of coffee.
2/1/2019

Miryam
This was excellent
1/31/2019

Katy
Good medium dark roast coffee with strong chocolate tones. Smooth finish with no bitter aftertaste. Roasted fresh prior to delivery with great aroma. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was more of personal preference for a little darker roast.
1/30/2019

Rick
bold, a bit bitter, not very smooth.
1/26/2019

Kandice
So smooth and lovely. I'm so used to burnt and bitter it took me til my second cup to realize I was in love. No more Starbucks garbage coffee for me thanks!
1/20/2019

Jason
It was a bit too dark. Just a bit.
1/17/2019

Ronald
I didn't tell my bride of 50 years that I bought new coffee. She poured a cup and said "This is pretty good!" which is her highest rating... :)

I enjoyed this one but want to explore other coffees for a while.

Second try was as good as the first. Highly recommended!

Sent to packages to my son-in-law and he loved it, as did our daughter. Four votes for 5 stars...
1/16/2019

Jordan
Little on the bland side, not as robust as some others have been.
1/15/2019

Karn
Smooth
1/14/2019

Jenny
Love the rich creamy flavor, very comforting. This is a coffee I would normally go for because love the chocolate coffee flavors. Looking to try something with more complexity.
1/13/2019

Kevin
Intro: I am not a big box store coffee drinker. Even the thought of a major coffee chain could send me into heartburn convulsions. It kills me to know how many precious little bags have been burned into bitter beans. A moment of silence please for the fruits that have lost their lives in vein. I like my coffee to mirror my personality. Dark and abrasive with a mysterious side. Brewed in a regular coffee pot, that is exactly what you will get. But, let these magical little beans simmer in a French press for 8-10 minutes, and you will unlock an amazing and equally intriguing coffee experience. I presume the oils not being stripped away by a paper filter allows the full rich flavors to touch the deepest part of your soul without the slightest bitter note. I experienced much of the same inner-coffee-zen utilizing the pour-over method. Again, the lack of a paper filter unlocked the magical stairway to coffee heaven. Unfortunately, this was not a great candidate for a cold brew, but that is not a deal breaker in my book. So in closing, thank you!
1/12/2019

Jen
bitter
1/7/2019

christy
I like the smoky, deep flavour.
1/6/2019

Tanner
Good not great. It didn't blow me away, and I'm not sure what it was. I thought it was fine. I would buy this from the supermarket and brew it in my coffee pot when we have company. I didn't hate it.
1/2/2019

Maegan
I hate to give anything low stars because I know a ton of work goes into this stuff, but all in all it just wasnt for me. I don't really know much about coffee, but I really like that 'coffee' flavor. I would say in general I don't like smokey flovors, or at least that schotch smokiness - not that this had that, but it said smokey on the label so I wanted to make a note about it. Thanks for your time.
12/26/2018

Joshua
I really enjoyed how this coffee didn't coat your mouth like a lot of heavy coffees do. It also tasted very fresh, and didn't have that overpowering coffee flavor that smells great but when you actually taste it, it can be a little off putting. I also like how I have found when you get coffee's this dark i find many can get acidic and this one has found a nice balance.
12/26/2018

TERRI
Good, solid coffee. Nothing especially stood out about it.
12/24/2018

Bradley
Great coffee. Did not taste any chocolate notes. But it was very nutty in taste. Strong aroma, which I liked. For some reason I taste pine as well. Looking forward to trying something new next month. Maybe a medium roast or something fruity.
12/22/2018

Aimee
Perhaps a bit too "heavy" and harsh-- I don't usually love French Roast (I do usually like other dark roasts though)
12/22/2018

Doug
I don’t care for it. The strength, roast, and color were fine, but there was an overwhelming taste that dominated. Maybe earthy? Anyway, it seemed to lack balance as a result.
12/14/2018

Daniel
Coffee was sour. Tried multiple times to drink it, but couldn't stomach it w/o milk and sugar. I did not like this coffee at all.
12/14/2018

Nichole
I confused this with the last we haven't received this one yet.
12/13/2018

Terri E
A great coffee however to me there was a hint of bitterness. Maybe that was the smoky nuance or spicy flavors.
12/13/2018

Cindy
Delicious - very smooth! Great cup of coffee!
12/12/2018

Shannon
Wow!!! This coffee is amazing!!!!!! I can taste the chocolate, it’s perfectly roasted, and it’s dark! Thank you!!!!
12/11/2018

Robert
Good coffee- we could use a little more of that STRONG coffee taste, but almost there! Thanks.
12/9/2018

Lisa
Did not think my husband would like it. But he loves it
12/8/2018

Jay
Loved it
11/29/2018

Luke
Full bodied and nice aroma
11/29/2018

Pat
Kind of earthy and stale-tasting.
11/28/2018

Jacob
Too much imputed flavor. Way to dark for my liking. Tasted like burnt coffee. Couldn't taste any spice and barely any chocolate.
11/27/2018

Eric
Wow, it's been a while since one really struck a chord for me, but this is like my perfect coffee. I've been using the aeropress for this one for an afternoon lift... Absolute perfection!
11/26/2018

Eric
Really liked this, didn’t think “smoky” and “chocolate” were going to be flavors we liked but it was fantastic.
11/25/2018

Thomas
Really enjoyed this coffee and the dark chocolate flavors
11/10/2018

Jennifer
just personal taste- I normally don't like coffee with strong chocolate note.
11/7/2018

Berry
Enjoyed this, was very fresh, nice chocolatey and nutty notes. Nicely full bodied and rich
11/2/2018

Christopher
Nothing really unique or exciting about the flavor. I wouldn't consider it an outstanding blend. Certainly smooth and drinkable, but nothing more.
10/28/2018

Jaime
Thought it was very good. I don’t think I probably made it correctly with coffee v water ratio if I had I think it would have been even better!
10/15/2018

Levi
A little too smoky, but still quite good
10/10/2018

Christine
I’m inexperienced, so not sure what I’m talking about. But I think I prefer a slightly darker roast. For some reason I was expecting some flavor at the finish I didn’t find?

I hope that helps, thanks, Chris
10/8/2018

Andrea
Rich and incredibly flavorful. We loved it!
10/7/2018

Chandler
Great coffee, both hot and iced. Aroma is better than taste, but I happily drink it every day!
10/6/2018

Ethan
This shit was good as fuck
10/4/2018

bryan
I found the coffee to be to light and not at all bold.
10/1/2018

Jamin
7.5/10 I drink my coffee black, made with a French press. The coffee has lots of character with strong notes of unsweetened cocoa powder and charred oak. I think I would like it a lot better as a half-city roast with more of a smoky flavor than the full-city roast and the charred flavor. My girlfriend drinks hers with heavy cream and a teaspoon of sugar. The cream and sugar really brought out the chocolate flavors of the coffee well and diluted the charred taste to an appropriate amount. After a few batches I got the flavors to balance out nicely, less smokey and more sweet. Turned out quite good.
9/26/2018

Doug
Love this one.
9/26/2018

Cydney
This one is my favorite so far. It brews well in both the french press and our dripper. I love how rich and bold it is. I could drink it every day.
9/23/2018

Destiny
Not as flavorful as expected, or as bold. Just OK all around.
9/22/2018

Erica
It was a refreshing, smoky, bold blend. I liked the very subtle sweet undertones. It was good though I wasn't blown away. Very good coffee though.
9/22/2018

David
I didnt like this coffee very much. The initial taste was good but there was a very strong aftertaste that reminded me of black licorice, which im not a fan of. I tried to brew it a few different ways, less beans, more beans, longer steep time, shorter steep time, nothing got rid of the aftertaste.
9/20/2018

Michael
The coffee was good. It had a nice flavor overall. It seemed really chocolate forward to me. It was a little smokier than I would have liked because I felt like it masked some of the nuanced flavor that I like to enjoy with my coffee.
9/18/2018

Kim
We usually don't like French roast because they are a little too acidic and that was the case for this one. but we did like the chocolate and dark roast of this blend.
9/17/2018

Cory
Liked this one, good aroma but no bitter bite in aftertaste.
9/17/2018

Spencer
Really like the bold flavor. The smell is fantastic. Great pick.
9/13/2018

Jenny
I thought this was well-rounded, with a great balance of smoky to chocolatey. I could sip multiple cups of this on a rainy weekend. However, I thought it was slightly lacking in caffeine, so I would not drink on a weekday.
9/10/2018

Deborah
Meh, a little too smokey. Drinkable but not great.
9/7/2018

Brett
too smoky without a ton of flavor
8/31/2018

Erik
This is my jam! I really like this one. Maybe a little one note-ish but I need to finish off the beans to let it all sink in.
7/28/2018

Caleb
I very much enjoyed this french roast. I was pleased it wasn't as overly roasted as most french roast coffees. This is especially good for adding cream. As a standalone coffee it is very good everyday cup without being very exiting. Good as American press and pour over.
7/24/2018

Pat
Loved it!!
7/14/2018

Kyle
Exactly what I want when I want a dark roast. And by far my favorite dark roast out there.
5/30/2018

Andi
I’m not a fan of French Roasts, but I am a fan of Equator coffee.
5/26/2018

Timothy
Nice, but missing a certain middle note. Like my speakers. Flat on the mid-range. Hollow.
5/15/2018

Rachel
The bomb.
4/27/2018

Phyllis+Steve
Is this the same as the EQ french roast BLEND- (which we do not like that well)?
4/12/2018

Joshua
My favorite coffee so far. Smooth enough for me to drink black and sturdy enough to hold up to a little sugar and milk for my wife. This is a great coffee.
3/30/2018

Carl
The Smoky, Chocolate, and Bold tags are spot on. Bold coffee flavor hits the taste buds right away and then a smooth decadent chocolate flavors lingers after swallowing. Great French Roast!
3/12/2018

Doug
Loved this one.
3/8/2018

Alexander
Very nice overtones but lacking in diversity. A little too smoky.
2/7/2018

Trevor
We always seem to like french roast for our cappuccinos. This was no exception.
11/3/2017

Matthew
Another great coffee from Equator! I am picking up on a medium bitterness and good body with mouthfeel. The smokiness is about a medium level and the chocolate similar to dark baking chocolate very pronounced. Im not really tasting the dried plumb or walnut taste. I've used both the Clever and DELonghai espresso machine to produce americana's. Great results with this coffee using both methods. I would not hesitate to order this one again, great coffee.
10/27/2017

Betty
Creamy smooth and bold tasting
10/23/2017

Meredith
It was fine, and I'd be happy to have it as a normal coffee, but I did a side by side taste test with this and the week I received previously, and this one paled in comparison. It has that more acidic flavour that I don't care for as much.
10/2/2017

Jean
A rich, smooth cup of dark roast coffee.
8/16/2017

William
Very nice coffee. Positive that it's organic, but a little less into the french roast taste and the beans are a touch too oily. Overall a good tasting, smooth coffee with a hint of bitterness (but more like fruitiness).
8/4/2017

Marcel
This is the best one so far. Bold and smooth tasting. Please keep them coming.
7/15/2017

Steven
Finally a coffee I can assign four stars to. Very good!!
7/5/2017

Kevin
4.5
5/18/2017

Richard
Good stuff. Bold but smooth, you don't have to make it strong for it to taste strong and rich.
5/18/2017

Heather
Best so far! Not acidic or sour.
5/15/2017

Laura
Really enjoyed this one. Overall #1 and #3 were wonderful.
5/7/2017

Kermit
This coffee did have good body and a decent boldness to it. Unfortunately, I was unable to detect any of the nuances touted in the review. I did find it to have a sweetness, but it wasn't a traditional sugar-in-your-coffee sweetness, more of an aftertaste rather than a presence while sipping. The coffee was smooth, but did not lend itself to a roasty nutty punch you in the face coffee as I prefer.
5/4/2017

Brett
Enjoyed this one. The intensity was good and balanced from start to finish. The flavor profile was too my liking. I didnt find the flavors spicy like in the description but rather earthy, smoky, with hints of dark chocolate. It didnt taper as much at the end as I like just a touch of mellowing but overall a very good coffee.
5/2/2017

Cameron
I used this coffee for cold brew, which is what I make for most of the summer months. It was indeed, very smooth, and the sweet, fruity flavors made it a good cold brew bean, while still having the dark notes I enjoy so much.
5/1/2017

Katherine
Much more bitter than what I preferred without much flavor payoff.
4/21/2017

Matthew
For me this is a basically good coffee, with enough body and solid roasted coffee flavor that I enjoy it. The nuances of its flavor profile, as described, are a bit too nuanced for my tastes--in other words, while I suppose I can taste the chocolate a bit, the spicy flavors described or the fruit tones are lost on me. I can enjoy this coffee, and will, but it's not anything that leaves me feeling like I'd go out of my way to purchase it again. Solid, but not much personality to me.
4/20/2017

Michael
A fine coffee but nothing special. Was a little disappointing after the last one from Equator–their Panther Blend was amazing. For some reason it brewed a little muddy for us, even though we brewed it the same way we always do.
4/19/2017

Carlos
I tried brewing this roast in a number of different ways and really e joyed the flavor.
4/14/2017

Stephanie
Ok - fairly acidic which I did not care for.
4/13/2017

David
Full flavor without being bitter.
4/9/2017

Chad
Not as bold as I was hoping. Plum note was a bit sketchy. Couldnt really taste the chocolate, but walnut flavor was really pronounced. Ok once in awhile, but not an everyday coffee
4/3/2017

Paul
Loved it. I dont know enough about coffee to comment on it in detail but everything bout was right on.
4/1/2017

Heather
Neither my husband or I have ever liked French roast in the past, but we were pleasantly surprised by this blend. A good rich, bold flavor. Not too overpowering. Not too weak. Very smooth.
3/29/2017

Kelli
ok
3/27/2017

Jason
Chocolate notes were a little strong but overall great flavor profile
3/27/2017

Barrett
perfect!
3/23/2017

Alessandro
you can taste the chocolate. taste amazing without acidity, very smooth and enjoyable
3/20/2017

ken
very good
3/5/2017

John
Wonderful aroma. Good body. Smoothe.
3/5/2017

Alexander
This is pretty good - I did taste some acidity in this coffee, which I don't particularly care for. Still much better than your average cup but don't think I would buy it again.
3/2/2017

Marc
It was ok but didn't excite us. The flavor was ok, but it seemed a bit one dimensional.
2/5/2017

Mom & Dad
The flavor profile is excellent. This is much closer to our liking than the first two coffees we received in January. This is a slightly darker roast than we prefer, which is why I have given it a 4 star rather than a 5 star rating.
2/4/2017

David
The flavor took awhile to grow on me. Not as smooth as last months pick, but now I love the rich smoky flavor.
2/3/2017

Matthew
Like it very much. Good & accurate description of the taste / flavors involved here!
1/31/2017

Denise
I like the dark roast in this one, smooth and strong. Smells great in the bag, too!
1/30/2017

Yu Tseng
It's smooth and non-offensive, but it lacks in "personality". I usually drink my coffee with a little milk or half and half, and it makes this coffee even more blend. I think it's okay, but not anything to write home about.
1/29/2017

Ed and Val
This was a very good blend for us. We would like a similar blend next time. We drink coffee with milk or half & half. Did not taste bitterness that we have experienced in darker blends.
1/26/2017

Eric
Probably more like 3.5 stars. The flavor on this one was good, but it didn't quite have the bitterness or deep flavors I normally go for. But it was super smooth and soft. If this were a chocolate, I would ask for more cacao and less milk :-).
1/24/2017

William
Very smooth. Chocolate notes are not too pronounced; great balance.
1/22/2017

Coffee is weak. I prefer a darker and bolder bean. The taste was good, not acidic. It was smooth, just not strong enough.
1/22/2017

Elisabeth & Bryan
This is one of our favorites of the ones sent in our first batch of five.
1/16/2017

Lori
I am in no way a coffee expert but I do love coffee. I can tell attributes of nose and taste with wine but I don't seem to have the same skills with coffee. I would like to learn. I was able to distinguish the "spicy" flavors mentioned in the note and it did notice a pleasant bitterness (for lack of a proper coffee descriptor) at the finish. I would love to see some specific brewing instructions with the coffee to make sure I am using the lovely beans to the best of their goodness.
1/11/2017

Anna
A little too smokey
1/9/2017

Eric
Very good. For my palate, I tasted dried apricot along with a nuttiness.
1/7/2017

Farhad
This is probably one of the best ones I've received so far. Thanks!
12/13/2016

Nancy
Smelled great. Just made first cup. Nice strong but not knock your socks off strong. Frothed up some milk to drop on top. Can't wait for second cup. delicious. Smooth. Enjoyable.
12/4/2016

David
My wife and I really enjoyed this one!
11/27/2016

Chris
Incredibly fresh beans, wonderful aroma and some enjoyable flavor notes were all ultimately ruined by a truly unpleasant burnt finish.
11/14/2016

mark
Good rich taste not too bitterWould love to try something with more chocolate notes
10/14/2016

Justin
Well balanced, medium brew. Best coffee I received from Misto to date.
10/12/2016

William
I really like this roaster. The big brother to this Sumatra is the Panther - which is my all time favorite. For those who want a rock solid best of class this is a brew for you.
10/10/2016

Karen
It was good but not our favorite. Needed more umph in the flavor department. It was nice for those days you wanted a lighter cup but we don't typically veer in that direction.
10/9/2016

Ken
Stronger flavor with almost no smoke and a bit of sweetness...nice linger
10/5/2016

Katie
One of my favorites so far!!!
9/30/2016

Jenna
liked it! would buy again
9/23/2016

Tiffany
This has been by far one of our favorite coffees! This coffee has such a rich flavor to it that you simply drink it black! So good!
9/22/2016

Beth
This was a good, solid coffee. It had some great flavor and body. I'd consider this one again.
9/20/2016

Christina
Great hot morning coffee... think this will rise in star power over the winter because it has a very hearty taste.
9/20/2016

Keith
It was alright, not the greatest cup I've had, but not the worst either.
9/14/2016

Tom
Fantastic chocolate/cinnamon/cacao aroma when ground - one of the best ever. Under-delivers on the palate, though - muted, with little complexity. Cold extract, maybe?
9/11/2016

Diane
One of the best French roast coffees I have tasted. True to the notes of the curator.
8/31/2016

Kris
Loved it one of the best I have ever had
8/21/2016

Paige
I liked this one because it was bold and perfect for making espresso in my new Moka pot.
8/20/2016

Scott
Had a small bitter after taste, but the more I drank it on a daily basis, the more I looked forward to drinking it, so I say, great coffee.
8/11/2016

Chris
Great!
8/10/2016

Robert
great cup. nice smokey flavor.
8/8/2016

Jared
I'm not sure how you guys do it, but you do it well. After asking for a smokier, bold flavored coffee that still has some floral and fruit notes, I thought I was asking for the moon. Somehow, you guys delivered! I really like the balance of this coffee between the bold, smoky flavor and the lighter notes. It's a truly versatile coffee that has all the flavors you can imagine. I actually liked this coffee better in my Chemex than my french press. It seems to strip away a little of the robust body and let the fruit and floral notes shine. In the Chemex, this was very nearly a perfect cup of coffee. If I could somehow blend this and the Division blend from last time, I think it'd be the perfect cup of coffee. More like the last two please!
8/2/2016

Alexander
A well-rounded, smooth blend, that's easy to drink. The smoky nuances on the back end were the first things I noticed, along with a little sweetness. I prefer this over some coffees that leave me feeling like I just smoked a cigarette haha. I didn't pick up any chocolate or spice but I don't have a strong palate, so that's probably why. Again, a well-rounded cup but nothing that jumps out and surprises me.
8/2/2016

Phillip
Tastes fine, just wasn't able to find anything interesting in the coffee.
7/20/2016

RODNEY
Super tasty. My wife does not like coffee too strong, and enjoys this very much
7/11/2016

Thomas
Our favorite coffee you sent so far. This is dark, smokey, rich, but somewhat floral. Absolutely fantastic.
7/6/2016

Andrew
Nice cocoa flavor but does have a bit too much bitterness for a lighter-roasted French Roast.
6/30/2016

Timothy
Love it. Fresh and strong and rich. Thanks.
6/29/2016

Alex
Great coffee! It has a deep flavor that I really enjoy. I don't typically drink coffee black, but I liked this one so much that I don't cut it at all with cream.
6/23/2016

Steven
My favorite blend so far. This one has that depth of flavor along with a smooth, earthy but bold profile that makes me glad I found Mistobox!
6/21/2016

Duane
I liked this one, very much. It lives up to its description and I wouldn't mind more in this category.
6/18/2016

Victor
A bit mild but good flavor. It worked perfect when I increased from 1.5 scoops to 2 scoops per 16 oz cup.
6/15/2016

Daryl
A little too sweet for my tastes, but my wife loves it!
6/14/2016

Kim
It took me a few pots to get it to the darkness that I like, but it was a good coffee. No bitterness and good flavor. Since this was my first coffee, it will be interesting to compare it as we go along.
6/4/2016

Robert
the French Roast Fair Trade Organic from Equator Coffees was a big hit. I rated it a 4 & my wife rated it a 5. Keep up the good work.
5/16/2016

Farhad
This is absolutely rad! My favorite beans ever.You usually get more crema and smooth acidity from less darker and oily beans, but the downside is that they usually tend to be sour and not smoky and rich in taste. This is not a very dark and oily roasted bean but it surprisingly has a mouthful and complex smoky taste; not sour, with a perfect acidity to just provoke your taste buds and the crema is smooth and thick. Absolutely love it!

// Espresso Machine: Breville, The Duo-Temp Pro Espresso // Grinder: Gaggia MDF Electric Burr Coffee // Grind Level: 5
5/14/2016

Matthew
By far the best coffee we have experienced from MistoBox. A great flavor profile, brews terrifically in a French Press. Five stars.
5/11/2016

Kelli
Very nice coffee. Fresh oily beans, deep flavors without being too acidic or bitter.
5/8/2016

Shirley
Great cup of coffee, nice rich aroma and flavor.
5/6/2016

Lauren
It's a bit too grassy tasting for my liking. The acidity is a bit high as well.
5/4/2016

Smrithi
I really enjoyed the fruity chocolate coffee. It was smooth and balanced and not too smoky!
4/25/2016

Kenneth
Amazing complex coffee. Bold with hints of nuts,chocolate,smokey, spicy, and sweetness rolled into one. Very robust with a pleasant finish. This coffee will please both light and dark roast lovers. We have tasted 100's of coffee and this is only the 2nd one we have every rated a 5 star. Personal rating of 4.75 the highest we have ever rated a coffee.
4/24/2016

Andrew
Very aromatic and strong flavor. Our favorite so far but still lacked some complexity.
4/15/2016

Jackie and Nicko
Awesome! Dark roast!
4/7/2016

Joe
Some of the best espresso I think I've ever made
4/4/2016

Jose
My favorite so far
4/4/2016

Andrea
Great coffee! I'm not used to fruit tones in French roasts, and that is probably the one thing standing in the way of a five-star rating. I like my coffee smoky and dark. That being said, this coffee is very smooth and rich, and the aroma is amazing. Just grinding the beans put me in a good mood.
3/25/2016

Casey
Love it. Favorite coffee thus far. Tastes like toasted goodness, just a touch sweet. Perfect.
3/19/2016

Richard
This was our favorite so far! The beans were full flavor and looked and smelled so fresh
3/15/2016

Jim
A solid French Roast. Really enjoyed this one.
3/11/2016

Daniel
really liked this coffee. Feels full on the tongue--good to get me moving in the morning. And yet, it's tasty and subtle, and goes down smooth. All in all, a really good bean
3/11/2016

Brianne
Full bodied roast with smokiness.
2/21/2016

Jonathan
Very well-balanced - A perfect start to the day. This blend highlights the best of both beans while keeping any one flavor from becoming too overpowering, and, although it's a French roast, it is still fairly light.
2/2/2016

Tanya
Smooth and very well balanced, and I would happily drink something like this again. I would like to try something nuttier, however.
1/31/2016

Glen
Although I found this roast superior than any Supermarket whole bean dark roast. I still found that it was inferior to a Starbucks French Roast.
1/18/2016

Sadie
I like the taste but I'm not one for decaf coffee.
1/17/2016

Alexander
I am still playing with it a bit, and the flavor is opening up somewhat. But I'm not terribly impressed with the depth of flavor. It tastes mostly like a solid cup of coffee, but not particularly elevated above the mainstream coffee blends. Solid, but doesn't justify the high cost in my view.
1/14/2016

Tiffany
Really good French Roast. So much flavor!
12/2/2015

Gary
Love it! Very flavorful and smooth!
11/24/2015

Judee
Another dark winner...not bitter...smooth.
11/17/2015

Jonathan
Enjoyed our first batch. Good rich coffee. Drank using our gold filter (Freshly ground) pot. Feel somehow i should be brewing, at least on the weekend) with a better brewing method. Any recommendations welcome. missing star for a coffee i would swim across an ocean (or at least a large pond) for...
11/15/2015

Victoria
Loved it.
11/9/2015

Chris
Has been my go-to for the late afternoon if I'm seeking another cup. Smooth all the way through. I don't get the spice or fruit but there's a richness and soft chocolate, sea salt taste to it.
8/31/2015

Julia
Actually, we give this a 4 1/2 stars. It was .smooth with sweet overtones yet had a deeply roasted taste. It was to us the coffee bean version of how the flavor of nuts are enhanced when you toast them.
8/29/2015

Tamara
Nice but a bit generic. Would probably just pick up the cheaper version in a supermarket.
8/27/2015

Shannon
great blend. will reorder this one.
8/27/2015

Nicole
I think I'm into anything french roast.
8/20/2015

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