Coffee & Tea Global Italian Roast, French Roast, Medium-Dark Roast Whole Beans /Espresso/ Standard w/Smoky, Slightly Charred Flavor & Virtually No Acidity Coffee (Pack of 1) 12oz/1lb/2/lb/5lb Bags

Coffee & Tea Global Italian Roast, French Roast, Medium-Dark Roast Whole Beans /Espresso/ Standard w/Smoky, Slightly Charred Flavor & Virtually No Acidity Coffee (Pack of 1) 12oz/1lb/2/lb/5lb Bags

Specification

Brand: Coffee & Tea Global

Product Information

Italian roast is a very dark coffee roast—darker and roasted at a higher temperature than a French roast. The beans are nearly black with a glossy, oily surface. This style produces a bold, full-bodied coffee with a smoky, slightly charred flavor and virtually no acidity. An extra dark oily roast made from Central American coffees for deep, heavy coffee flavor. Origin characteristics are diminished and acidity is non-existent.

Product Description: Key Characteristics

• Roast Level: Darkest of the dark. Beans are typically roasted past the "second crack" to temperatures around 455°F to 460°F.
• Flavor Profile: Intense flavors dominated by toasted nuts, dark cocoa, molasses, and smoke.
• Acidity: Very low to nearly zero acidity.
• Origin Note: "Italian Roast" refers to the roasting method, not the origin of the beans. Any coffee bean can be used for an Italian roast.

Product Detail: Brewing and Usage

• Espresso: Because of the prolonged roasting time, the beans become more porous, allowing dissolved solids to extract quickly. This makes Italian roast a traditional and popular choice for espresso. 
• Milk Drinks: The intense, bold flavor is strong enough to cut through milk, making it ideal for lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. 
• Other Methods: It is also favored in brewing methods that require a strong, heavy-bodied coffee, such as the French press or a Moka pot.