French Roast

To brew French Roast is a commitment to a rich, powerful taste, pronounced smoky overtones, and pleasant bite.

$15.95 lb.

Flavor Notes

Coffee-forward, smoky, bittersweet, hints of caramel.

Flavor Category

Spicy / Complex

Roast Level

Dark

Origin

Signature Blends

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Brewing Methods

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How It Tastes

Intensely bold and flavorful. Pronounced smoky overtones with a pleasant bite.

History

The signature taste and rich coffee character of French Roast comes from a longer, hotter roast, which not all beans can handle. For our darkest roast, we select only top-quality Arabica coffee from the highest altitudes of prime Latin American growing regions. Beans mature slowly at these altitudes, becoming denser, harder and packed with flavor — perfect for retaining boldness and complexity under the intense heat of a deep roast. Peet's French Roast is not a coffee for the cautious, but for those who embrace the powerful taste, pronounced smoky overtones, and pleasant bite.

Worth Noting

This dark, deeply flavorful blend pairs well with cream and sugar, and inspires reactions like this one from John "Nic" Nicolini, a Peet's roaster for over 20 years: “On a normal day, I cup 50 coffees before 7 a.m. But I always come back to French. You inhale that smoky aroma, and then a subtle sweetness pops out that awakens your taste buds. It’s visceral.”

French Roast

$15.95 lb.

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Perfecting the process

Coffee, 50 Years in the Making

We've learned a lot in 50 years. From tasting coffee three times before the beans even arrive at our roastery, to waking up at 4am to deep-roast each bean by hand, to personally testing every order before it ships —everything we do is committed to bringing you the freshest, fullest flavor in every cup.

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Freshness Guarantee

Roasted to Order

Once you place an order, we wake up at 4am to roast your beans in small batches
Sealed for Freshness

Every bag is sealed immediately using our special packaging techniques.
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