Kahls Extra Dark Roast – organic Arabica with a deep, roasted flavour

Enjoy a fragrant coffee break with Kahls Extra Dark Roast, a coffee made from 100% Arabica beans from Latin America. Here, the extra dark roast meets a flavour profile that Kahls describes as medium-bodied with good acidity and a mild aftertaste. A coffee for those who appreciate a distinct roasted character whilst also wanting vibrancy and balance in their cup.

The beans are organically grown, and the coffee combines organic certification with Rainforest Alliance labelling. This adds another dimension to your coffee break, with standards covering both cultivation methods and the conditions under which the coffee is produced.

What does ‘extra dark roast’ mean?

It is during the roasting process that the coffee beans develop their familiar aroma, brown colour and much of their rich flavour. To create an extra dark roast, the roaster takes the process further towards a darker roast by adjusting the time and temperature. Exactly how this is done depends on the beans, the equipment and the flavour profile one wishes to achieve.

As the roasting process continues, the composition of the beans changes and new aromatic compounds are formed. The beans become darker and the roasted character of the coffee becomes more pronounced. With a darker roast, oils may also become visible on the surface of the beans.

‘Extra dark roast’ therefore describes how the coffee has been roasted. The strength of your finished brewed coffee is also influenced by the ratio of coffee to water and by the brewing method itself.

How dark roasting affects flavour and aroma

A darker roast generally produces more pronounced roasted aromas, a more distinct bitterness and less perceived acidity than a lighter roast of the same green coffee. Flavour associations such as cocoa, dark chocolate and toasted bread may be present in dark-roasted coffees, whilst subtle floral and fruity notes are often less prominent.

This describes dark roasting in general. For Kahls Extra Dark Roast, the specified flavour profile is medium-bodied with good acidity and a mild aftertaste. An extra-dark roast does not, therefore, necessarily mean a heavy cup lacking in freshness. The characteristics of the beans and the roaster’s decisions together contribute to the coffee’s final character.

As a brewed coffee, it’s ideal for those who like to let the roasted flavour take centre stage at breakfast or during a coffee break. Try it black to discover the balance between roast and acidity, or with a dash of milk if you prefer a smoother flavour profile.

Rainforest Alliance – standards for people and the environment

Rainforest Alliance certification, recognisable by the green frog logo, is based on standards relating to environmental, social and economic sustainability. For coffee farming, this work includes, amongst other things, the protection of forests and biodiversity, responsible farming practices and respect for human rights.

The certification also aims to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods and their ability to cope with climate change. Through training, improved working methods and monitoring, the farms are to be developed in a more sustainable direction.

The Rainforest Alliance and organic certification have different requirements and complement one another. The Rainforest Alliance label does not in itself mean that a coffee is organic; the organic label indicates that production also complies with the regulations for organic food.

Organic coffee – what does SE-EKO-01 mean?

Kahls Extra Dark Roast is made from beans grown in accordance with the rules for organic production. These regulations include, amongst other things, restrictions on which plant protection products and fertilisers may be used, a ban on GMOs, and methods designed to safeguard soil fertility and biodiversity.

Organic food products bear a code that identifies the certification body. SE-EKO-01 is the certification code for Kiwa Certification AB, which inspects and certifies organic operations in accordance with EU regulations.

The code is therefore part of the control system behind the organic label. It does not indicate where the coffee beans were grown – in this coffee, they come from Latin America.

Kahls Extra Dark Roast at a glance

• Beans: 100% Arabica.
• Origin: Latin America.
• Roast: extra dark roast.
• Flavour profile: medium-bodied with good acidity and a mild aftertaste.
• Organic: beans grown in accordance with organic production standards.
• Organic control code: SE-EKO-01, Kiwa Certification AB.
• Certification: Rainforest Alliance.

Let Kahls Extra Dark Roast become part of your coffee break – with Latin American Arabica beans, a deep roast character and a mild finish.