Darkroom
Roast level: Medium-Dark
Tasting notes: roasty, chocolate and earthy
Roasted by Highwire, Oakland, CA
Darkroom
Roast level: Medium-Dark
Tasting notes: roasty, chocolate and earthy
Roasted by Highwire, Oakland, CA
Highwire

Darkroom

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews

$16.99

This dark roast features a rich, syrupy body with a pleasantly balanced roastiness and bittersweet chocolaty aftertaste.

Medium-Dark roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Quantity

Flavor profile

Roasty and smoky with hints of

Roasty

Chocolate

Earthy

Origin

Country Of Origin

Colombia

Process

Washed

Variety

Caturra, Colombia, Castillo

Elevation

1600-1900m

Sub Region

La Plata, Huila, Colombia

Highwire
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Highwire

Oakland, CA
Partnered with Trade since 2018
Balance is everything at Highwire Coffee. Founded in Oakland in 2011 by Rich Avella, Eric Hashimoto, and Robert Myers, this roaster is intensely focused on detail, experimenting with roast levels, and fostering the next generation of roasters through a deep commitment to education.
Fun Fact
Highwire started a Tenant Roasting Program – allowing others to rent space in its facility – to mentor the next generation of coffee roasters.

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  • David A.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? French Press
    23 seconds ago
    How did you brew this coffee? French Press
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Bold & Rich

    Darkroom coffee is what coffee should be -- dark, bold and rich but not bitter.

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  • Theresa p.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    1 week ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Really good

    We really enjoyed this one! We prefer very dark roasts and this one hit the spot! (We use a Kalita and pour over).

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  • Kevin S.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? French Press
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? French Press
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Darkroom review

    As the name implies, it's pretty dark! Darkroom is a regular in my coffee rotation, and it always pleases. No hint of bitterness, with some creaminess (very good). There are other dark roasts in my rotation that somehow feel quite thin....OTOH this one has a satisfying mouthfeel.

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  • Charles S.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    2 months ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Look forward to my mornings

    Every now and then you get a coffee that makes you look forward to pushing the button to start the morning pot. This coffee is bold but not too strong. It can also be turned nicely into iced coffee when there’s extra at the end of the day.

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  • Jon E.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    3 months ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Automatic Drip
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Solid and smooth

    Really solid roast the finishes smooth.

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