Dark Blends

West Java Bandung “Back in my day, Java was just Java. We didn’t have all this ‘East’ or ‘West’ hullabaloo…” Jokes aside, I honestly don’t know when importers started distinguishing between the two...

Sumatra Mandheling We almost always have a Fair Trade certified Sumatran coffee on hand. This option is for those rare instances when we don’t. The specific tasting notes can vary, but Sumatran coffees tend to exhibit aromatics of warming spices,...

Standard PNG (Papua New Guinea) That stands for Papua New Guinea, for those of you not hip to the lingo. Call it what you will — this is a consistently tasty bean, so much so that it has become a vital part of many of our blends. The exact region...

India Monsooned Malabar This unique coffee is produced by exposing green beans to the annual monsoon winds — mimicking the slow boat journey beans once took from India to Europe. The “monsooning process” transforms the coffee into a...

Colombia Don Darko What we have here is a single-origin medium-dark “Full City” roast. Aromatics of pumpernickel bread, walnut, and caramel lead into a toasty, slightly smoky cup with notes of baker’s chocolate and roasted hazelnut...

Zen Brewdhism Originally designed as a secondary espresso blend, this dark roast delivers high body and remarkably low acidity. Enlightening yet down-to-earth, it offers a smooth, balanced cup that’s as enjoyable as it is grounding. Practice daily...

The One on the Right This rather dark blend earned its name purely from my desire to see it brewed next to the House Blend. Just imagine the conversation: “Would you like the House Blend today… or the one on the right?” This is a...

Book Burner Fahrenheit 451 Dark Roast “In honor of Ray Bradbury’s classic novel, this blend is roasted to the temperature at which books burn. Beans from around the world unite in a smoky, heavy brew with a long, lingering finish. Expect...

Black Dog Blend Big and bold with a nose like no other. Take it easy with this one… or you’ll wonder who’s walking who. This is a powerful dark roast built for those who want intensity in every sip — rich, robust, and...

The Ninth Degree of Darkness™ Simply the darkest coffee we roast. All aroma, all body, and zero acidity. This is a full-throttle, ultra-dark roast — intensely smoky with deep, lingering flavors that coat the palate. Bold, brooding, and...

Old Crown House Blend The ultimate everyday coffee for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike, our Flagship Blend has stood the test of time. Designed to be welcoming and approachable, it opens with inviting aromas of sweet vanilla and toasted nuts. In...