Is this a dark roast?I drink the City Roast, French Market normally, which is their dark roast w/chicory.
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this is a very dark french roast. A couple of tablespoons of this ground coffee is enough for an entire pot!!
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This coffee tastes MUCH different than French Market. We usually drink French Market medium-dark roast with chicory, and the Cafe' du Monde tastes much more bitter and less nutty. I assume it's the type of coffee used or the percentage of chicory that causes the difference in taste. The CDM uses 1 TBSP/cup vs. French Market at 1/2-3/4 TBSP/cup, so I thought I'd just reduce the amount of coffee/cup to see if that reduced the bitterness. That just made it weak and bitter. Bleeecchhh!! You might find that you like the taste of the CDM better, but, for us, we won't be getting CDM again.
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This is a nice, dark roast. My wife and i grew ip on CDM and have been enjoying it for 50 plus years.
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yes, its a dark roast but not bitter. Some dark roast coffees have a bitter taste but this one is smooth. I suggest that when you make it use a little less than normal because it can be strong in taste.
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yes it is a dark roast. If you like dark roast and chicory it is very good. I order it often.
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I've been drinking 8 o'clock bean for over 50 years since it was sold at the A&P; supermarkets in NY. I find this coffee light. I think a much better alternative is the 100% Columbian now called Columbian Peaks. I only use the whole bean and sometimes grind it with 8 o'clock French Roast in a 50/50 blend. I use 3 times as much coffee as the average person to make brew. It is not bitter even though it is very strong but I also drink it with half & half cream. My friends always ask me to make them a cup when they visit.
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I have never had the French market version with chicory added, but judging by the price and the fact that Cafe du Monde is a real place in New Orleans (that only serves this coffee and beignets) I would bet this one is better. It is one of my favorite coffees.
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Hello, I do use a dark roast coffee. I did not have such a problem when I first got the Jura. But after I used bag of coffee beans that appeared more oily than the beans I normally get, I did have your problem. Oily beans do not slide into the grinder as easily. So I push them with the big end of a chopstick. I now only use the following coffee beans from costco: Rawandan, Costa Rican, and Sumatran. But I still have my chopstick ready. I really enjoy my coffee from the Jura. Good Luck!
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Yes. It says "medium roast" on the ones that I purchased. The full description is Caribou Blend, medium roast. If you like full flavor (like French Roast) this is not it. This is weaker than I like, but certainly not "light roast."
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Wow. That's a good question. This coffee is ULTRA strong, dark dark blend. If you grind it for a drip maker, I would suggest using HALF what you normally use, unless you want a real "KICK" in the morning. Despite the dark roast, this coffee is smoother than any I've tried in its category. You won't be disappointed.
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It's just coffee and chicory, so I would guess it is gluten free. Chicory is a type of nut, similar to a coffee bean. This coffee has a great taste, and takes me right back to the little outdoor coffee house and beignet place in New Orleans by the same name...Cafe Du Monde.
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Since I've only bought the darkest roasts, I can't give a taste comparison. However, according to the 8 O'Clock website, if there is a difference, it appears to be one of minor difference or "name only." There may be some who have very refined pallets and can taste very minor nuances, but I'm not one of them.
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It is a smoother flavor than Fog Chaser or French Roast. I would consider more of a medium roast. I think it is very good.
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I am not sure of the actual percentage, but you can taste the chicory. The aroma provides a pleasant notice of the chicory. Can't vouch for the caffeine content. I do not brew this by it self. Instead, I mix about a tablespoon of this with some beans that I grind myself. If caffeine is a concern, the same brand offers a non-caffeinated version on Amazon.
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Perfect with french press. Did not order beans. Coffee was all ready ground but I say it was fine ground. Very smooth coffee. I usually drink Peet's but we tried Death Wish Coffee and it is the World's Best Coffee. Ready to see it in Costco. :)
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Nope, not at all. Try the Dark Brazilian or the Tiger Nebula. I love this companies coffees. They also sell a french roast.
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If you are not a fan of bitter coffee stay away from French roast. The Fog Chaser is not overly strong and I much prefer it to French roast.
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Yes, I agree with the other posters, it is a light roast. Very aromatic. It is not my preference, I bought this for a coworker who absolutely loves it.
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Yes, chicory does not have caffeine, however it is super bitter and really does not taste like coffee, but I suppose it could be good in tea too. As a coffee substitute though, probably not.
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I haven't tasted French Market, what I can tell is that Cafe Du Monde is very flavorful & dark, smells very good and it takes only 2 spoons to make 2 cups with great flavor.
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Hi there- in my experience it is best to brew the chicory and the coffee together. I brew chicory alone and drink it without coffee, however, I have had it as a mixture. I hope this is helpful for you.