Wilton Benitez Orange Bourbon
Expect Froot Loops, Orange Creamsicle, and Meyer Lemon from this experimental.
Cauca, CO · Experimental
DarkCitrusOrangeLemon+2
COE #1 · 2021
85
$2.33/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best dark-roast specialty coffees in our catalog
Dark roasts often get a bad reputation for masking quality, but these twenty selections prove otherwise. We have curated a list that prioritizes clarity and sweetness over simple carbonized bitterness. The majority of these lots are washed, which helps maintain the structural integrity of the bean during the roast process. You will find classic varieties like Caturra, Catuai, and Bourbon represented here, sourced from regions ranging from the high altitudes of Dota to the wet-hulled traditions of Sumatra. Roasters like George Howell and Phil & Sebastian lead this collection, demonstrating that a darker profile can still highlight origin character. Whether you prefer a heavy-bodied espresso or a structured drip, these coffees offer a clean, developed finish that respects the raw material.
What to taste for:Look for deep notes of caramelized sugar, toasted nuts, and dark chocolate without any acrid or burnt aftertaste.
24 live picks · ranked by Cherry's Index
DarkPeanutChocolateBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
81
$2.03/oz
DarkGrapeAppleTangerine
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$3.21/oz
Hideaway — Dark Roast
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Dark
Buyer 4.9 (110)
80
$1.36/oz
Candy Cloud — Espresso
Natural lot with Cherry, Gummy Candy, and Red Wine in the cup.
Chiriquí, PA · Natural
DarkCherryCandy
Buyer 4.9 (14)
79
$2.05/oz
Alter Ego
Expect Campfire, Burnt Caramel, and Chocolate from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkCaramelChocolateSpice+1
Buyer 5.0 (16)
79
$1.48/oz
DarkAppleBlack TeaCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
79
$2.65/oz
Ecuador - Hacienda La Papaya Typica Mejorado Lot 12 | Natural
Blackberry, Toffee, and Apricot on a natural build.
Loja, EC · Natural
DarkBlackberryToffeePeach+2
COE #3 · 2020
79
$2.11/oz
Daterra Calabria
Natural lot with Cherry, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
DarkCherryWalnutDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
78
$1.92/oz
DarkWalnutCaramelDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
77
$1.75/oz
Smooth Operator
Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
DarkCaramelDark ChocolateAlmond
Buyer 4.9 (43)
77
$1.16/oz
Doppelganger Espresso
Expect S'mores, Baker's Chocolate, and Molasses from this washed.
El Cielito & El Cedral, HN · Washed
Medium-DarkChocolateMolassesOverall Sweet
Buyer 4.9 (37)
77
$1.44/oz
DarkBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.71/oz
DarkDark ChocolatePeanutCaramel+1
Buyer 4.9 (18)
77
$2.00/oz
Jairo Arcila Honey — Filter
Honey lot with Orange, Milk Chocolate, and Butterscotch in the cup.
CO · Honey
DarkOrangeMilk ChocolateButterscotch
Well-reviewed roaster
77
$2.50/oz
Bolivia El Porvenir
Anaerobic Washed lot with Dark Fruited, Cherry Limeade, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Caranavi, BO · Anaerobic Washed
DarkBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
76
$2.18/oz
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