Kalervo Dark - Brazilian dark roast coffee

Kalervo Dark - Brazilian dark roast coffee from Fazenda Cruzeiro in the Minas Gerais region

Full-bodied • Chocolate • Nougat

Kalervo Dark is a Brazilian dark roast coffee for anyone looking for a dark, full-bodied everyday coffee. It is the same Yellow Bourbon from Fazenda Cruzeiro as our medium roast Kalervo, but our dad Olli roasts it further in Mikkeli, Finland. The darker roast brings body, chocolate and the sweetness of nougat to the cup. It is good black, but our customers especially praise it as a round, smooth morning coffee with milk.

What is Kalervo Dark good for?

Kalervo Dark is made for everyday use: morning filter coffee, cabin-style boiled coffee and the moka pot. It also works as espresso, flat white and cappuccino, because its full body does not get lost in milk. Choose your grind and we grind the coffee for you. If you grind at home, take whole beans.

The origins of Kalervo

The history of Fazenda Cruzeiro dates back to 1923, when Avelino Ferreira de Aguiar and Maria Julia de Paiva Aguiar were married. Both came from traditional families in the municipality of Santo Antônio do Amparo. As a farmer and coffee grower, Avelino distinguished himself by striving for continuous development in his business. He was one of the first in the entire region to have electricity, a telephone line, and running water in his household. Avelino was also a pioneer who installed a coffee processing machine, which was very advanced for the time.

The current owner, Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro, bought the shares belonging to his mother, uncles, and aunts, and reunited the estate in 2006. Ivan and his brothers spent their weekends and holidays at Fazenda Cruzeiro with their grandparents from a young age. Because of this, Ivan wanted to continue operations on the farm to keep his family's memories alive, to invest in an alternative business, and to provide his daughters with the same good experiences he had on the farm as a child.

Fazenda Cruzeiro is part of the Sancoffee cooperative. Read more here.

Origin: Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil
Producer: Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro, Fazenda do Cruzeiro
Variety: Yellow Bourbon
Processing: Natural
Roast: Dark
Altitude: 900–1100 m
Score: 84

Kalervo Dark at a glance

• Coffee: Brazilian dark roast coffee, 100% arabica
• Origin: Fazenda Cruzeiro, Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil
• Producer: Ivan Junqueira Ribeiro, Sancoffee cooperative
• Variety and processing: Yellow Bourbon, natural
• Flavour: full-bodied, chocolate, nougat
• Roast: dark, roasted in Mikkeli, Finland
• Good for: drip coffee makers, boiled coffee, moka pot and espresso
• Sizes and prices: 500 g €19.30 (€38.60/kg), 1 kg €35.60
• Shipping: free on orders over €59 in Finland and over €89 abroad

Frequently asked questions

Does dark roast coffee have more caffeine than light roast?

No. Roasting barely changes the amount of caffeine, so the difference to light roast is small. How much coffee you use and how you brew it matter more. Dark roast just tastes stronger.

What is the difference between Kalervo and Kalervo Dark?

Same coffee, different roast. The dark roast brings out body, chocolate and nougat.

Kalervo Dark or Pellervo Dark?

Both are Brazilian dark roasts from the same farm. Kalervo Dark is Yellow Bourbon with chocolate and nougat. Pellervo Dark is Topazio with dark chocolate and berry notes. If you cannot choose, take 500 g of each and compare.

Is Kalervo Dark good for a drip coffee maker?

Yes. Choose the Filter grind and the coffee is ready for your machine.

Is Kalervo Dark a good dark coffee with milk?

Yes. Its full, chocolatey taste holds up with dairy and oat milk, whether it is a regular coffee with milk or a latte.

Where should I buy dark roast coffee beans?

Fresh, straight from the roastery. We roast in small batches in Mikkeli several times a week, and your coffee is sent out fresh. See also our other dark roast coffees.