Midnight Oil Blend from Milwaukee's Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. is a dark roast built for stamina. Sourced from South America and roasted deep into second crack, this is coffee that doesn't apologize—smoky, bold, and relentlessly drinkable whether you're pulling shots at dawn or pouring a mug at midnight.
Tasting Notes
Expect waves of dark chocolate and chicory, anchored by a smoky backbone that lingers long after the cup cools. The body is substantial without being heavy, with low acidity that makes it smooth enough to drink black or forgiving enough to stand up to cream. The finish is clean and slightly roasted, like the tail end of a well-charred espresso.
Brew Methods
Midnight Oil shines brightest as espresso—pull it at traditional ratios for a syrupy shot with crema that holds. It's equally at home in a French press, where the full immersion coaxes out its chocolatey depth, or in drip and pour-over setups for a bold morning cup. Avoid delicate methods like AeroPress unless you're chasing intensity; this coffee rewards confidence.
About the Roaster
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. has been a Milwaukee institution since 1999, roasting with intention and sourcing with care. Their darker profiles respect the bean while delivering the flavor people crave when they need coffee to do more than just wake them up.
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