Dark roast coffees

Fresh dark roast coffees online!

Our roastery's dark roast coffees offer deep, full-bodied and boldly roasted flavours from quality coffee beans. Handcrafted in Mikkeli, roasted by Olli and packed by Sari (our parents, who have admittedly seen better days), our dark roasts such as Kalervo dark, Pellervo dark, Jukola, Sammon and the extra dark Otava, plus the dark roast decaf Sariola, bring a unique aroma, chocolatey notes and smoothness to your cup. Order fresh small-batch coffee easily from our online shop!

Frequently asked questions about dark roast coffee

Which dark roast coffee is best for you?

The best dark roast coffee is the one that suits your cup and your coffee maker. Find yours on this list:

  • A full-bodied everyday coffee for drip coffee makers and boiled coffee: Kalervo Dark (chocolate, nougat) or Pellervo Dark (dark chocolate, berry), Brazil. Both also work as espresso, in a French press and in a campfire kettle, and customers say Kalervo Dark also makes a great flat white and cappuccino.
  • A smooth and sweet dark roast: Sammon, Peru: roasted cane sugar, chocolate, nutty
  • Berry notes even in a dark roast, for pour over: Jukola, Ethiopia: dark chocolate, blackcurrant, sweet. A customer favourite as a base for americanos and oat milk drinks too.
  • Darker than dark: Otava, Brazil and Ethiopia: dry cocoa, roasty, full-bodied
  • A dark roast without caffeine, even in the evening: Sariola Dark, Colombia: chocolate, dark grape, sweet

All our dark roast coffees are high-quality arabica beans that our dad Olli roasts in small batches in Mikkeli, Finland. You get them as whole beans or ground for boiled coffee, drip coffee, moka pot or espresso.

What do customers say about our dark roasts?

  • Sariola Dark, 4.8/5 (11 reviews): “A rare, good dark decaf on the Finnish market.”
  • Jukola, 4.7/5 (11 reviews): “Our favourite coffee! Every time, guests ask what coffee this is.”
  • Kalervo Dark: “Round, smooth flavour profile, excellent as a gentle morning coffee with milk.”
  • Sammon: “Balanced, good for drip coffee.”

Reviews translated from Finnish.

Does dark roast coffee have more caffeine?

No. Dark and light roasts contain about the same amount of caffeine. The amount of coffee and the brewing method matter more than the roast level. If you want no caffeine at all, choose Sariola.

What is the difference between dark and light roast coffee?

In a dark roast the bean is roasted longer. The flavour becomes roastier, fuller and more chocolatey, and the acidity drops. Light roasts bring out fruity and berry flavours. Find them among our light roast coffees.

Is dark roast coffee bitter?

A well roasted dark coffee is not bitter but roasty and full-bodied. Bitterness often comes from over-extraction or stale coffee, so fresh coffee and the right grind make a big difference.

Which dark roast coffee is good for a drip coffee maker?

All of them. For everyday use we recommend the Brazilian Kalervo Dark and Pellervo Dark with the Filter grind.

How fresh is the coffee?

We roast several times a week, so your coffee is sent out fresh and has not been sitting on a shop shelf.

Can I give dark roast coffee as a gift?

Of course. In the Kirjala Gift Box you choose three coffees, for example three different dark roasts.

Best regards, Väinö, the latest offspring produced by Olli and Sari.

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