{"product_id":"balzacs-coffee-roasters-a-dark-affair-whole-bean-coffee-12-oz","title":"Balzacs Coffee Roasters A Dark Affair Whole Bean Coffee, 12 oz.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis full-bodied blend boasts a rich and intense taste. Deep, dark, and a touch mysterious, this blend brews a serious cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis is whole bean coffee, need your coffee ground? Check out out \u003ca title=\"ECS Coffee Coffee Grind Chart\" href=\"https:\/\/acscoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-grinding\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/acscoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-grinding\"\u003egrind selection chart\u003c\/a\u003e to choose your perfect grind for your brewing needs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark roast\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smokey, Roasted Almonds, Earthy \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Origin: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHonduras (washed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColombia (washed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzacs Coffee Roasters\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply rooted in the traditional European artistry and hand-crafted coffee roasting, Balzacs micro-roasts the finest selection of high-grown Arabica beans in single 35 kilogram batches. They employ no automated or continuous feed technology. Each varietal is carefully roasted to a degree that will preserve and enhance its inherent and unique qualities. Our roasting style reflects the insight and philosophy of the Slow Food Movement, which we believe has a strongly discernible effect on the resulting taste and quality of our coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo terms specific to any roast cycle are “first crack” and “second crack.” These both refer to a physical transformation the beans undergo while roasting. Green coffee beans retain a lot of moisture and this moisture is continually evaporating during the roast cycle. When the coffee reaches about 395°F, the moisture evaporation builds up to the point of literally splitting the bean open, causing an audible noise known as first crack. Then, as the roast progresses, coffee naturally takes on CO2 during the roast cycle. If the roast goes long and dark enough – as we do with A Dark Affair – this buildup of CO2 will cause another physical and audible change in the makeup of the coffee, splitting the bean further and causing what is known as second crack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Arabica whole bean coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balzac's Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23134204133434,"sku":"BALZACDARKAFFAIR","price":17.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/2381\/3434\/files\/Balzacs-Coffee-Roasters-A-Dark-Affair-Whole-B-0442.jpg?v=1778605328","url":"https:\/\/acscoffee.com\/products\/balzacs-coffee-roasters-a-dark-affair-whole-bean-coffee-12-oz","provider":"ECS Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}