Tasting NotesIntense & SmokySmoky and singular, the pure, explosive flavor of our darkest roast. The Starbucks® RoastEach coffee requires a slightly different roast to reach its peak of aroma, acidity, body and flavor. We classify our coffees in three roast profiles, so finding your favorite is easy. Committed to 100% Ethical Sourcing in partnership with Conservation International. starbucks.com/responsibility The Story of French RoastMuted with oil, the tumbling beans become eerily silent. A master roaster watches, knowing that if he pushes them a second too long, they'll burst into flame. White smoke hangs down as the glistening beans turn ebony. This is French Roast, and you can't roast it darker. Straightforward, light-bodied with low acidity, and immensely popular since 1971, our darkest roast is adored for its intense smokiness.