FTO Dark French Roast – Smoky Fragrance & Sharp, Bold Flavor

Traditional Dark, Extended Roast Character – Fair Trade Certified™ Organic Coffee

FTO Dark French Roast captures everything coffee lovers appreciate about a true classic French roast. This intensely dark, extended roast brings the natural oils to the surface of the beans, producing a bold cup with a smoky fragrance and a sharp, penetrating flavor. Strong, rich, and unapologetically dark, this roast is perfect for those who crave deep-roast intensity without bitterness.

Smooth yet powerful, this French Roast delivers depth and complexity while maintaining clean finish characteristics thanks to high-quality Fair Trade Certified™ Organic beans.

Flavor Profile

• Body: Full, dense, and satisfying

• Notes: Deep smokiness with natural dark-roast sweetness

• Acidity: Low and balanced for smooth, bold flavor

• Finish: Strong, sharp, and lingering

• Perfect For: Espresso, French press, moka pot, drip, cold brew, and lovers of dark, smoky coffees

Premium Fair Trade Organic Coffee – Small-Batch, Fresh-Roasted & Ethically Sourced

FTO Dark French Roast is crafted using Fair Trade Certified™ Organic Arabica beans from leading farms across Central and South America—Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, and Mexico—along with select origins from Tanzania, Sumatra, Indonesia, New Guinea, and Hawaii. These coffees are grown in natural, chemical-free soil and harvested with care to ensure purity and quality.

Every batch is fresh-roasted in small quantities by our master roaster, continuing a tradition that began in 1898. Since 1985, Mountanos Family Coffee has been our trusted roasting partner, ensuring artisan craftsmanship and consistent dark-roast excellence.

Why You’ll Love It

• Made with Fair Trade Certified™ Organic coffee

• Classic dark French roast with smoky aroma and sharp, bold flavor

• Extended roast brings rich oils to the surface for deep, intense character

• Fresh-roasted in small batches for depth, smoothness, and complexity

• Ethically sourced with fair wages, sustainable farming, and chemical-free soil

• A perfect choice for dark-roast lovers and espresso drinkers seeking strong, clean flavor

Perfect Grind for Every Brew

Your coffee is ground to match your brewing method:

• Turkish: Ultra-fine

• Drip & Pour-Over: Medium

• Espresso: Fine

• Decaf: Slightly coarser

With over 30 varieties available, you can customize your roast and grind to fit your brewing setup.

Organic, Chemical-Free Decaf (If You Choose Decaf)

Our decaf coffees use pure mountain water processing—no chemicals ever—preserving dark-roast richness, smooth body, and clean aroma.

Fair Trade Organic Certified

• Farmers receive fair wages and ethical working conditions

• Beans are grown in natural, chemical-free soil

• Every batch is inspected for purity and quality

• Guarantees a sustainable, responsible, and ethical cup

How to Brew for Best Results

Follow your brewer’s recommended method—French press, espresso machine, drip, pour-over, moka pot, or single-serve system.

Pro Tip: French roasts stay smooth longer when kept in an insulated carafe instead of on a glass warming plate, which can scorch the oils.

Shelf Life & Storage

• Fresh for 3–5 months in original oxygen-sealed packaging

• After opening: store in a sealed, dark container

• Do not refrigerate—coffee’s natural oils are essential for true French roast flavor

Water Quality Matters

Dark roasts are especially sensitive to water quality. If your coffee tastes flat, metallic, or overly sharp, switch to high-quality filtered or bottled water to reveal the full smoky richness of this French Roast.

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