Italian Roast
For those seeking a penetrating, balanced roast with vigorous flavors. Masterfully slow roasted for boldly perfect cups.
Flavor Profile
Fumo, Biscotto, Caramello
Roast Details
Roast: Roasting is the catalyst for expressing the aroma, flavor, and individuality of a coffee through the essential, transformational application of heat.
Brightness: Acidity. Liveliness. A desirable, sharp, and pleasing sensation that heightens coffee’s flavor.
Body: The tactile impression of thickness and viscosity in the mouth, independent of taste and aroma.
Roast
Brightness
Body
Attributes
Type: Signature Blend
Origin: Americas, Indo-Pacific
Process: Washed and Wet-Hulled
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The Story
Named for the dark roasting style common in southern Italy, this deep, demanding roast is truly an art to achieve. It challenges even our most experienced roaster craftsmen, relying on their sharp senses to develop the bold, broad flavor palette of the fullest-bodied, most flavorful beans from Latin America and the Pacific. Watching, listening, and smelling the beans throughout...
Brewing Methods
For Italian Roast
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The press pot, or French Press, offers direct infusion for full-bodied coffee. It's an ideal companion for dark roasts, bringing out rich, complex flavors.
Total Time
~5 Minutes
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Pour-over brewing is a simple way to brew a clean, bright cup. It brings out subtle nuances in coffee, particularly those with bright, sparkling flavors.
Total Time
~5 Minutes