The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„For those lovers of the intense, pungent, near-burned coffees typically sold by specialty stores under the title French roast, two bargain supermarket versions did turn up. One, the Eight O'Clock Bean Coffee Dark Roast, was strikingly inexpensive at 23 cents an ounce but as decent a version of the extreme dark-roast profile as many specialty French roasts that sell for twice as much. The same low-grade, musty coffees may inhabit this bag as fill the red bags of the medium-roast "original" Eight O'Clock Bean Coffee reviewed earlier, but aggressive dark-roasting does wonders for low-grade Indonesia coffees, as many a specialty roaster knows. At 32 cents per ounce, the Trader Joe's French Roast was more expensive than the Eight O'Clock Bean Dark Roast but even more intense in its bittersweet expression.“

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Amazon.com: Books: The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America (#)

„Under "C," we find "Chickpeas," "Child, Julia," "Clambake," "Cola Wars," "Community-Supported Agriculture" and "Cooperatives"; while "T" offers entries on "Taco Bell," "Tea," "Thanksgiving," "Transportation of Food" and "Tupperware." Readers will be hooked upon opening either of the work's two volumes and flipping to any page. Among the offerings are a Nation article from 1879 that delights in fathers who'd mortify their daughters in social situations by joking about the "frivolousness of napkins"; an entry on the french dip sandwich crediting a Los Angeles sandwich shop owner with inventing the item in 1918 (he accidentally dropped a roll into the roast drippings as he prepared a beef sandwich for a customer); a piece on Rastus, the fictional chef whose image has appeared on Cream of Wheat packages since 1896; and a fascinating exploration of Southern regional cookery. For food lovers of all stripes, this work inspires, enlightens and entertains. B&w illus.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Full-City Roast, Light French Roast, Viennese Roast, Light Espresso Roast, City Roast, High Roast.  Terms for coffee brought to degrees of roast somewhat darker than the traditional American norm, but lighter than the classic dark roast variously called espresso, French, or Italian. In the cup, full-city and associated roast styles are less acidy and smoother than the traditional American "medium" roast, but may display fewer of the distinctive taste characteristics of the original coffee. Among many newer American specialty roasters, roast styles once called full-city, Viennese, etc.“

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Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)

„Press Releases 1/29/03 Albertsons and Equal Exchange Team up to Please Consumers and Small Farmers GRESHAM, OR — January 29, 2003 — Equal Exchange, the nation's leading fair trade coffee company, announced today that all 140 Albertsons Supermarkets in Washington and Oregon have now begun to stock four of Equal Exchange's most popular packaged fair trade coffees: Organic Breakfast Blend, Organic French Roast, Organic Mind Body and Soul blend, and Organic Decaf. These will be the first Fair Trade Certified products carried by Albertsons, the nation's third largest supermarket retailer. The four coffees are being added as part of Albertsons' overhaul of their stores' coffee sections.“

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BBC - Food - News and events - August (#)

„This is his first head chef position and though the setting is a pub, the style of the restaurant is more upmarket and Mason’s food has the sophistication of someone in tune with handling quality ingredients to produce excitingly original dishes. The potential for stars from the serious guides is there with the likes of artichoke velouté, pan-roasted scallops with pea purée and black pudding and pancetta among the starters, and mains such as roast rump of lamb with dauphinoise, haricot beans and clams, and chargrilled rib-eye steak “bourguignon”, with potato rösti and creamed French beans. Desserts too fit the starry potential: warm chocolate fondant with toffee sauce and stem ginger and lemon grass brulée with rhubarb compote. £75 for two, set lunch from £14, Sunday lunch £22.“

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Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)

„The Seattle's Best Coffee organic line will be offered in Safeway stores located across the U.S., including Vons stores in Southern California and Nevada, Chicago-based Dominick's stores, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores in Texas, as well as Carr's stores in Alaska. The line will include six Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) certified organic blends, Sumatra, Tierra Verde, Blue Water, Breakfast, Twilight Decaf, and "the Transfair Fair Trade Certified Organic French Roast". "We are very proud to be able to partner with Safeway in bringing our quality coffee to Safeway customers while practicing equitable economics," says Schickler. Seattle's Best Coffee's organic line was introduced into Seattle's Best Coffee cafŽs several years ago with immediate consumer acceptance and remarkable growth.“

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Global Exchange : Activist Network (#)

„"I started talking with TransFair in November, 2002, and then started making presentations to classes and teachers about my idea and they were very supportive," Benford says. "We got some student signings to say they wanted it, and I was able to leverage that with foodservice." By March, 2003, MIIS was offering two fair trade and organic blends (French Roast and Guatemalan) from Berkeley coffee roaster Uncommon Grounds; Benford's goals included using a local supplier. In addition, MIIS chose organic Big Sur Blend; all proceeds from sales of this coffee go to a conservation easement in Big Sur, California. The same roaster provided organic tea after students expressed interest.“

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San Francisco Coffeehouses (#)

„It's dark, partially paneled walls, shelves of books for patrons' reading pleasure and half curtains evoke a quaint, European quality. This effect is only enhanced by the French servers who can help you select a continental breakfast of croissant and steaming cup of dark roasted Spinelli coffee. Espresso drinks are available, along with an impressive assortment of fresh, delicious-looking croissants, pastries and bagels. This is definitely a neighborhood hangout but, although I live outside this tiny community, I felt very comfortable and welcomed both by the staff and the regulars.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„And certainly bitter combined with sweet is a paradox that runs pleasurably through human cuisine, from sweet-and-sour East Asian dishes to Campari to bittersweet chocolate. But I often wonder whether people who buy French roasts wouldn't be happier with roasts that are a little less extreme, and preserve a bit more sweetness, brightness, and nuance to go with the bitter tones. Perhaps they don't understand what to ask for, and buy "French roast" because they're not fully aware of the range of possibility on the dark end of the spectrum and don't have names for those possibilities.“

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Amazon.com: Office Products: Starbucks French Roast Whole Bean Coffee, Two (2) 16-Ounce FlavorLock Bags (2 Pounds Total) (#)

„So far ive tried the breakfest blend, columbian, sumatra, verona, winter blend, house blend and a special christmas blend they had one year which was diffrent and had a spicyness to it and im looking forward to trying all the blends eventually but out of all of them ive tried so far the French roast has to be my favorite- probably between the french and winter blend. The french roast has an excellent taste and is deep dark beans and a smooth smoky taste. Absolutely delicious and smells great to. I would recomend this if you love dark coffee with alot of taste.“

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www.fairtradecertified.org (#)

„Roaster partner Equal Exchange (EE) recently announced that all 140 Albertson's Supermarkets in Washington and Oregon have begun to stock four of EE's most popular packaged Fair Trade Certified coffees: Organic Breakfast Blend, Organic French Roast, Organic Mind Body and Soul blend, and Organic Decaf. These will be the first Fair Trade Certified products carried by Albertson's, the nation's third largest supermarket retailer.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Starbucks French Roast Whole Bean Coffee, 6 12-Ounce FlavorLock Bags (72 ounces total) (#)

„People also assume that French Roast has either more or less caffeine due to its roast, which is also untrue. French Roast is great for dark roast die-hards, someone looking for a change, or as an interesting component to a do-it-yourself blend. Finding and purchasing the best green beans in the world is the first step that differentiates Starbucks Coffee from the rest of the coffee industry. Starbucks is well-known for its exceptionally high quality coffees, care in selection, and expertise in roast.“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Questions and Answers, What does this mean?  (analyze this situation) (#)

„ I'm not frustrated or upset as I have been in previous posts, just curious about the finer details in epresso making.  Since both blends are "fresh", it may help you to know that the French Roast is roasted pretty dark.  The organic blend was roasted to an italian, but I could be totally wrong since I'm not so great at identifying roasts like that.  None the less, the French Roast was roasted very dark in comparision to the organic.“

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How to Stereotype Roasters (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Even if you plan to grind at home, use this test to stereotype the quality of the entire coffee operation. Same Style Of Roasting Does every coffee bean at the roaster look like French roast? A skilled roaster will know that every crop has a sweet spot; some beans are best when roasted lighter and some best when roasted dark. A Colombian may excel at a Vienna Roast, but roasting Ethiopian Yirgacheffe that dark is a crime.“

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BBC - Food - TV and radio - 50 things to eat before you die (#)

„As the French are intimately connected to frog's legs, so are the British to their beloved roast beef. In fact the French even coined the term 'les Rosbifs' for Englishmen in the 18th century, an affectionate slur equivalent to the term 'Frogs', as fondly used to describe our Gallic cousins. Along with the EastEnders omnibus, roast beef is a bastion of the English Sunday and is rarely served without its loyal companion, the Yorkshire pudding.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: French Roast (#)

„While the very dark roast reduces the body in the cup, the ebony-colored oily beans brew a pungent cup of coffee with pronounced smoky overtones. When used in the United States, the name "French Roast" usually denotes a very dark roast. It's true that such a dark roast will obscure a mediocre coffee's mediocrity, but when high-grown, top-quality arabicas are used, the result is a complex, intense cup of coffee.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„Long renowned in Europe and Japan, premium—hard bean, fine washed, shade grown, organic—coffee from Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state, is finally being made available in the U.S. This mellow, balanced, superior quality coffee will initially be marketed through both retail and foodservice in Classic French Roast, Rich Vienna Roast, Traditional City Roast, Mexican Coffee Liquor & Cream; a certified organic variety will follow soon.“

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We've Seen the Future..It's Organic! (#)

„The folks at Puroast coffee have got smoky down pat. Have a sip of the roaster's Dark French Roast and you'll get a mouthful of deep smoky flavor, quite a contrast to the coffee's wine-like aroma. Try Puroast's decaf Dark French Roast if you'd prefer a smoother brew without the caffeine kick.“

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CoffeeGeek - Be a Better Beginner (#)

„Darker roasts will have less inherent flavor from the beans, but more body and carbon taste. The basic distinctions from light to dark are Cinnamon, City Roast, Italian Roast, and French Roast. Beans destined for espresso are usually roasted dark. Each roaster will rate the darkness by their own criteria and give it a name.“

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View topic - Euro Coffee Review - Coffee Forum (#)

„Smooth, with sharp aroma of dark roast but no bitterness. It’s as smooth as the roasters claim: unlike most French Roasts, I can drink a whole pot of this, non-stop, without ODing on the dark roast quality. It truly is, as the roasters state, a medium-dark roast. Nice sweet spot for my tastes.“

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Global Exchange - Printer Friendly (#)

„In the coffee aisle of Shaw's at the Westgate plaza on Friday, Marion Golden decided to do something about it. She put back the can of coffee she usually buys and filled a bag with Fair Trade beans -- French roast. "I knew about this," she said. "But I didn't know you could go to the grocery store and buy it." Portland has become a promising market for one of the newest trends in java.“

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CafeTalk Comments (#)

„I have been working/playing with coffee since 1972 when I received my first bag of French Roast from Murchies Coffee of Vancouver. I was keeping a coffee journal of coffee experiences since the early eighties. My first internet-based site was a 'gopher' server in early 1993 soon replaced in 94 by the first components of the site we know today on the world-wide-web as the coffeecrew.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„They will be the first to notice a change in the taste of your coffee, whether you’re exclusively a retail roaster, a wholesale roaster or a little of both. If your once-dynamic French, Italian and espresso roasts have taken on a flat, burnt or baked aftertaste, you probably have a problem with airflow in the cooler.“

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December 2003 Guest Archives - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Missy stop that... Now for the coffee: French Roast, NOTHING else, nice, dark and shiny, something along the line of a beach bunny at the end of the season all buttered up with coco oil (I need a rest), grounded to a sugar like grain consistency, NOT POWDER, got that? Consistency is the word here. Now you have two baskets, a shallow one, and a deep one.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„    Griswold says that another fundamental component of transparency is the willingness of a roaster to put the name of a coffee on their bag. “In this case, they don’t call it just Antigua or French Roast,” he says. “They call it El Valle. So they’re committing to this label and this farm.“

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Coffee World - Everything you ever need to know about coffee! (#)

„FRENCH - is the darkest roast available, with oily beans that are almost black, but not burned. French roast is very rich tasting with a smoky finish. French roast has more volume, less caffeine, and a lower acid content.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/02 - Product Showcase (#)

„is making coffee from Chiapas, Mexico available. This coffee will initially be marketed through both retail and foodservice in Classic French Roast, Rich Vienna Roast, Traditional City Roast, Mexican Coffee Liquor & Cream; a certified organic variety will follow soon.“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„At Peet's, we specialize in deep roasted coffees. But "darkest" is not always "richest." French is our darkest roast, followed by Italian. These blends both have prominent smoky or "roasty" notes. All Peet's coffees are deep roasted.“

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March Q&A - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„As for makes of coffee, one cannot impose one's taste upon another fellow being. All I can suggest is with whatever you buy, insist on French Roast, with the beans shiny, like black silken hair...slightly oily like freshly covered skin with sun screen....and lusciously aromatic like... you get the idea.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: French Roast, Whole Bean (#)

„I love a good french roast, the biggest problem has always been the acidity that often comes with it. The Tullys french roast has significantly less acidity and a nice oily sheen to the beans. Excellent Creme as it is brewing, very smooth and potent.“

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index (#)

„"French" beans are roasted until they become a little oily on the outside and are often the darkest brown. Some people think that's sophisticated; others think it's burnt. Be advised: The French don't roast it that way.“

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Packaged Coffees (#)

„Organic French Roast is a select blend of beans from our Latin American cooperatives. The timeless flavor of our French Roast is notable for its rich body, medium acidity & smooth flavor. (Whole bean or drip grind. Also available in 5 lb.“

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Fairtrade | Food and drink | Coffee | Buy (#)

„Organic French Style Coffee, Organic Instant Coffee Granules, Organic Italian Style Coffee, Organic Roast & Ground Decaf Coffee, Clipper Fairtrade Organic Instant Freeze-Dried Coffee, Clipper Fairtrade Organic Instant Freeze-Dried Decaf Coffee.“

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Bulk Coffees (#)

„Organic Cafe Nica, French Roast maintains the lively acidity & spicy fruitiness of our Nicaraguan coffee in a darker roast. Our trading partners use fair trade earnings to build schools and health care centers in the Segovias region of northern Nicaragua .“

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View topic - Origin of the word "Espresso" - Coffee Forum (#)

„However, the other half of coffee production is the roasting. The Espresso Roast and French Roast bring more oils (and flavor) out in the beans. The roasting process, in turn, impacts the caffine content.“

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Tea & Coffee 12/01 - Equipment & Packaging (#)

„The CaffeRosto Pro1500 is fully automated and requires minimal ventilation. Shop owners do not have to watch the coffee roast; the fully computerized Pro1500 will deliver a consistent roast every time from Cinnamon to French Roast“

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Tips on Coffee - Café Au Lait (#)

„A Coffee that was originally served in France by brewing strong coffee, usually French Roast, and serving with a pitcher of steamed milk. The Cafe Au Lait is a delicious combination of poured coffee and steamed milk. This cafe is commonly served in a large bowl shaped cup.“

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Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)

„The Fair Trade Certified™ organic coffee is marketed under the brand name Café JaVaNa gourmet coffee and is available in five blends — Breakfast Blend, French Roast, Colombian, Sumatran, and Sumatran Decaf.“

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CoffeeGeek - Members: Cafe and Bean Reviews, New York City: Gimme Coffee in Brooklyn (Williamsburg) (#)

„I got Gimme Coffee's french roast espresso blend which was pretty darn good.  The cafe was very nice, with about 4 tables fit for 4 people and a a few chairs for singles.  They ONLY pull triple ristrettos, and the one I had was excellent.“

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Global Exchange : Activist Network (#)

„Student pressure several years ago resulted in Cornell Dining adding one line, french roast, of fair trade coffee to its selection. Students have since stepped up their efforts in the past few months, producing substantial results.“

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Koffee Astrology (#)

„Dramatic Scorpions, known for their mysterious nature, hide their dark thoughts behind acup of rich French Roast. Long periods of unbroken concentration on stressful projectsrequire a large mug filled with strongly brewed java.“

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Mr. Coffee® - Coffee Trends (#)

„Until now, everyone had to agree on the same brew when you made coffee at home. Even if Liz preferred French Roast, John wanted a classic roast, and Michael was in the mood for a cappuccino.“

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Knowing Your Coffee Roasts (#)

„Beans are starting to get dark brown, and French roasted beans are shiny with oil. There is less acidity, but with burned undertones. This roast is often used when making Espresso.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Dark French Roast.  A roast of coffee almost black in color with a shiny surface, thin-bodied, and bittersweet in flavor, with an overlay of burned or charcoal-like tones. “

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?“

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First steps with the Atomic Espresso - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„You should if it's not resilient any more. Now for the coffee: I use French Roast. It's nice, dark and shiny, something along the line of a sugar like grain consistency. Do not use espresso grind!“

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Global Exchange : seattlepi081801.html (#)

„Safeway is selling Fair Trade Certified Organic French roast in most of its stores. The coffee is harvested in the highlands of southern Peru and is grown on a collection of small farms.“

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View topic - Coffee Roaster's Corner - Coffee Forum (#)

„I use an imex (or cafe rosto) depending on where you are in the world. I do like a medium to a dark roast for brewing, but try for a french roast for espresso.“

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Coffee Glossary (#)

„Term applied to coffee that has been roasted darker than French Roast. Much used by Italians, as well as in many of the coffee producing countries.“

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ICAFE (#)

„High/dark. This roast is known as "Continental", "New Orleans", "European", "French", "after-dinner" or "Italian".“

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Tea & Coffee 05/03 - Getting the Skinny on Sample Roasters: Part I (#)

„It is well made and almost smokeless. I say “almost” because it did trip the smoke alarm when doing French Roasts.“

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Amazon.com Gourmet Food - Browse Categories (#)

„· French Roast “

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