Dancing Goats' Organic Fair-Trade French Roast honors the classic dark roast tradition while sidestepping the acrid bitterness that often comes with it. This isn't coffee roasted into oblivion—it's a carefully controlled journey to the second crack, where caramelized sugars and toasted cocoa emerge without smothering the bean's inherent sweetness. Certified organic and fair-trade, it's sourced with integrity and roasted with finesse in Atlanta by a team that's been perfecting their craft since 1994.
Tasting Notes
Expect chocolate-forward richness with layers of caramel, vanilla, and crème brûlée sweetness. The body is smooth and rounded—viscous enough to coat your palate without feeling heavy. Acidity is low but present, mellowed by the roast into a soft, wine-like backdrop. The finish lingers with toasted sugar and a hint of dark cocoa, clean and never ashy. This is French roast for people who want depth, not char.
Brew Methods
This coffee shines as espresso, where its caramelized sugars create crema with real substance and a velvety mouthfeel that holds up beautifully in milk drinks—lattes and cappuccinos take on a dessert-like quality. It's equally at home in a French press, where the full immersion method amplifies body and brings out those crème brûlée notes. Pour-over drinkers will find it forgiving and sweet, though we recommend a slightly coarser grind and lower water temperature (195–200°F) to avoid over-extraction. Drip brewers love it for its consistency and crowd-pleasing profile.
About the Roaster
Dancing Goats Coffee has been a fixture of Atlanta's specialty coffee scene for three decades, roasting organic and fair-trade beans with a focus on balance and approachability. Their French Roast is a testament to their philosophy: respect the bean, honor the farmer, and never sacrifice flavor for fashion.
Our team at Clive can help you dial in grinder settings and recommend equipment pairings to get the most out of this roast—whether you're pulling shots on a Rocket or brewing a pot on a Technivorm.