Tasting notes: Rich & Caramelly Flavor Intensity: Bold Dark Roast Espresso Roast. What goes into pulling the perfect shot of espresso? A rich, high-grown bean for starters. And a blend that opens up to a longer roast with dark, heads-spinning sweetness, like the sugary crown of a creme brulee. Yes we are talking about coffee. And we're crazy about our Espresso Roast. On its own and in a latte, the intense coffee flavor comes through every time. We'd never pull a shot without it. Enjoy with: A croissant and a brisk walk to work. Our Dark Roasts. We roast coffees darker to achieve specific flavors-from subtle notes of caramelized sugar to a bold smoky taste. It takes special beans to go this dark. Anything other than dense, high-grown arabica beans will turn to ash and leave an unpleasant finish. But when a good bean meets a skilled roaster, ah, that's something to be reckoned with. The Starbucks Roast Each coffee requires slightly different amounts of time and temperature during the roasting process to create a cup at its peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor. We classify our coffees in three roast profiles so you can easily find your desired flavor and intensity. Blonde | Medium | Dark 100% Responsibly Grown. Ethically Traded. That means the coffee in this bag is helping to create a better future for farmers and a more stable climate for the planet. Because we've always believed in a better cup of coffee. -Batch Roasted Since 1971- Only 3% of the coffee grown around the world is good enough to make it into a bag of Starbucks® coffee. And it's always Freshly roasted and packed 100% Arabica Coffee Roasted and packed by Starbucks Coffee Company |