Is French Roast Dark?

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coffee in a french cafe, probably french roast

QUESTION: Is French Roast dark? What does French Roast actually mean? It’s my favorite, and I don’t know how it translates to the light to dark spectrum. — Bobby M. 

ANSWER: French roasts aren’t necessarily from France, although that’s where the roasting technique came from. French roast is one of the roasting styles that falls into the “dark” part of the spectrum. 

In fact, a French roast is the darkest roast of all. Italian roast, or espresso roast, is lighter than French roast (but still considered a dark roast) and Vienna roast falls in between espresso roast and French roast. Coffee beans that have been French roasted are the color of dark chocolate.

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Does Folgers Make Flavored Coffee?

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QUESTION: Does Folgers make flavored coffee? I love flavored coffees, but I’ve yet to try one from Folgers. — Bradley K. 

ANSWER: Yes, Folgers makes several flavored coffees for you to choose from. Between the ground coffees, K-Cup pods, and flavored cappuccino mixes, one of these flavored coffees from Folgers is bound to become a favorite. Keep reading to find out exactly what kinds of flavored coffee Folgers offers along with what reviewers are saying about Folgers flavored coffees.

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What’s the Strongest Coffee From Folgers

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QUESTION: What is the strongest coffee from Folgers? I like their flavor, but I love the taste of strong coffee. — Harold B. 

ANSWER: First things first: Let’s talk about strong coffee versus dark roast coffee. The strength of your coffee is determined by the brewing method, while a strong, rich flavor comes from the depth of the darker roasts.

Even the blondest, light roast can be brewed strong, and similarly, the darkest roast can be made with a weak coffee taste. As a general rule of thumb, coffee strength depends on the fineness or coarseness of the grind as well as the brewing time. To make a stronger cup of coffee, coffee drinkers can either grind your coffee finer or let it brew for longer. (If you are buying ground coffee, then you have no control over the grind size. But if you buy whole beans, you do.) On the other hand, if your coffee is too strong, you can either grind your coffee coarser or shorten the amount of time brewing. Coffee that’s been brewed too strong can taste bitter and burned, while coffee that’s too weak can taste weak and watery.

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