Cafe Du Monde French Roast Dark Coffee 13 oz — 100% Arabica, Bold Smooth Chocolate Notes

Roasted in New Orleans and inspired by decades of local coffee tradition, this French Roast from Cafe Du Monde offers a robust cup while staying smooth on the palate. Unlike some regional blends, this version contains pure Arabica beans and no added chicory, giving you the deep roast character associated with classic dark coffee but with cleaner, less bitter notes.

What does the roast taste like and when should I drink it?

The French Roast is built for bold, toasted flavors with a chocolate-forward finish and low acidity. It works well any time you want a strong, warming cup—morning, afternoon, or as an after-dinner pour-over.

• Flavor profile: dark-roasted, toasted notes, subtle chocolate undertones
• Acidity: low, smooth finish
• Best served: drip, French press, or espresso-style brewing
• Pairing: excellent with pastries, especially beignets and sweet breads

How is this blend made and what’s inside the bag?

This product is a blend of 100% Arabica beans roasted to a French Roast level and packaged in a 13-ounce bag. There is no chicory or added flavoring—just roasted Arabica coffee selected for consistency and depth.

• Bean type: 100% Arabica
• Roast level: dark/French roast for boldness and body
• Net weight: 13 ounces (369 g) bag
• Origin note: blended and roasted in New Orleans by Cafe Du Monde

How should I brew and store this French Roast for best results?

To preserve the roast’s aroma and depth, store the unopened bag in a cool, dry place and use within a few weeks after opening for optimal freshness. Brew with slightly coarser grinds for French press or medium-fine for drip machines to balance extraction.

• Storage: keep sealed, avoid sunlight and humidity
• Grind recommendations: medium-coarse for French press, medium for drip
• Water temp: 195–205°F (just off boil) for best extraction
• Serving suggestions: pair with milk or enjoy black to savor roast notes

What makes this different from Cafe Du Monde’s chicory blend?

Unlike the traditional Cafe Du Monde mix that adds chicory for a distinctive herbal bitterness, this French Roast contains only Arabica beans. The result is a darker, cleaner roast profile that emphasizes chocolate and toasted flavors without the woody or resinous tones of chicory.

• No chicory: pure coffee flavor
• Cleaner finish: less astringency than chicory blends
• Closer to classic dark-roast coffee, not the signature New Orleans chicory taste

Who is this for? This 13-ounce Cafe Du Monde French Roast is aimed at coffee drinkers who want a bold, dark-roast experience made from 100% Arabica beans but prefer a chicory-free cup. It suits home brewers who use drip machines, French presses, or espresso-style methods and anyone who enjoys pairing a rich coffee with pastries like beignets. If you value a New Orleans–roasted heritage blend with chocolaty depth and smoothness, this bag offers a reliable daily dark roast without additional flavorings.

Ingredients

100% Arabica Coffees.