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#294 Dark Side of the Moon

12 oz whole bean dark coffee

$18.00

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What secrets lie on the dark side of this perennial bestseller? You’re about to find out! Dark Side of the Moon is a toasty, medium-dark roast from the coffee artists at Vashon Coffee Company. With its sweet, bold notes of dark chocolate and just a touch of smoky caramel brulee, the only mystery to this roast will be how it disappears so quickly! A blend of South American and African beans, Dark Side is roasted “just dark enough”, for a smooth, satisfying cup that pairs just perfectly with your favorite breakfast pastry. Moon pie, anyone?

The colloquial “dark side of the moon” is the 41% of the moon we never get to see from Earth because of our synchronous rotations. But it’s not always dark: when we see a slim crescent slice, the unseen side of the moon is turned toward the sun. In 1959, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 3 was launched, with the express purpose of capturing photos of the far side of the moon. Luna 3 successfully returned 17 blurry photos, for the first time using a gravity assist maneuver in its orbit around the moon, before losing contact.

During the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, why not make your own moon landing? With its intriguing balance of dark chocolate, toasty caramel, and bold finish, this bakery favorite is worth exploring. Reserve a bag of Dark Side of the Moon, from Vashon Coffee Company, and we’ll see you on the dark side of the brew…

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Reviews & Ratings

Ari Mahpour	★★★★★	★★★★★ Great as an espresso. Nice rich flavor and is really consistent (as I've been ordering these beans for 2 years now). Definitely recommend as an espresso bean.
Illyse Conn	★★★★★	★★★★★ We use a very good burr grinder and a ver good drip machine that actually "blooms" the grounds first. That said, Dark Side continues to be one of of our favorite coffees. It is dark chocolate forward with deep caramel and mild nutty tones. Low acidity and well balanced. While it is a darker blend, it is not smoky, or overly toasty or otherwise suffer from some of those "over roasted" issues some dark blends can have. A truly well-crafted bean.
Lori Brown	★★★★★	★★★★★ Quite a tasty dark roast - we have ordered this several times. We normally drink black from the french press, which these beans lend themselves to nicely.
Tara Brinton	★★★★★	★★★★★ I love it! Name may mislead u to think this is a dark roast, but the beans are cute little dry light brown light to medium roasted beans. Makes a delicious brew via moka pot, with agave and a tbsp. of butter frothed jn!! Its bright and balanced and just delicious. It's not fruity bright either. I guess creme brulee-ish, but it's not that caramely or sweet. Wish I could describe better lol. Great as pour over too. Smells as awesome as it tastes!
David Speer	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nothing in particular stood out about this coffee. More light bodied than I expected, but had a pleasant, smooth, nutty sweetness to it.
Cheryl M	★★★★★	★★★★★ My husband and I love this dark, flavorful coffee. The hints of caramel and chocolate add beautifully to this wonderful, smooth coffee. My husband doesn't like to be out of Darkside. We live in Ohio, but order from Bean Box because nothing compares to their great dark coffee choices like this one.
Brianna Webb	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very nice flavor. Works well in espresso. Would purchase again.
diane schimpf	★★★★★	★★★★★ Excellent in the french press or espresso. Good with a splash of milk. Maybe a touch of sugar.
Alison bowen	★★★★★	★★★★★ My favorite roaster never disappoints! I absolutely love this roast it compliments a pastry well. Well rounded flavor very little bitter taste. Definitely a favorite
Illyse Conn	★★★★★	★★★★★ Dark yet smooth & well-balanced. Low acidity. Perfect in a drip coffee maker. Notes of chocolate & caramel. Our new morning favorite!
Tracey L Velazquez	★★★★★	★★★★★ I wasn't thrilled. I wanted to be, and it had promise, but there was some bitterness and I was left expecting flavors to kick in that never did.
Rich C	★★★★★	★★★★★ This tasted much lighter than I anticipated. The beans themselves didn’t appear overly dark; looked and tasted more like a medium-roast to me, but then again I am an amateur!
Howard Grill	★★★★★	★★★★★ A good cup of coffee made in a french press. Has a bit of bitterness to it as an aftertaste. Not as dark as the name would suggest. But, still, a nice drink.
Caffeine Fiend	★★★★★	★★★★★ Ordered this coffee, based on the many positive reviews, and made it using our french press. I'm disappointed: the coffee was pleasant, with the promised nutty, caramel notes, but was in no way outstanding. The flavors seem to evaporate quickly: sadly, not the rich, full-bodied cup I'd hoped for.
Donna Stidham	★★★★★	★★★★★ Received this roast on Monday, and brewed a pot in my Ninja. It was absolutely fantastic. It tasted darker than it looked (I couldn’t tell a difference between it and a medium by sight actually.) very smooth, not burnt or acidic. chocolate comes through very strong.
Reivyn	★★★★★	★★★★★ Fantastic when brewed via both aeropress and Moka pot. Smooth, low acidity coffee with natural sweetness. Not too dark of a roast with a flavor profile that most will enjoy.
Brenda Poppy	★★★★★	★★★★★ I really like this one. Nice and dark, with a full body and no bitterness. Ordered a big bag and was sad to run out!
JM	★★★★★	★★★★★ I don't typically enjoy dark roasts, but this was a great, sippable coffee. I especially enjoyed the low acidity.
Debra J Devaney	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is one of my very favorites. I like it brewed in a french press or as a cold brew.
Elizabeth Schumacher	★★★★★	★★★★★ I hadn't had a sample of this and was just winging it because I needed more coffee. This is a dark roast and it's freaking DELICIOUS. I cannot wait until I have another cup of this. Has a definite caramel taste to it.
Marki Guzlas	★★★★★	★★★★★ Rich, chocotalate-y flavor that was great in a french press. I don’t usually drink my coffee black, but actually enjoyed this one black even more than with milk
Christopher J Baer	★★★★★	★★★★★ Loved this coffee. I was great for a morning watching the sun rise. Nice chocolatey, rich finish. Not a lot of acid and great body to pair with some homemade shortbread.
mcbankahan	★★★★★	★★★★★ We enjoyed this roast and tend to enjoy coffees from this roaster in general. chocolately and delicious, plus it has a great name :)
Clint Casebolt	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very good coffee. Seemed smoother and without the bite of some other dark roasts.
Victoria Pridemore	★★★★★	★★★★★ I enjoyed this smooth blend with dessert or weekend sweet brunch. It was perfect with something just a little sweet.
Kristen	★★★★★	★★★★★ Love this flavor. One of my favorites, but I need to use more beans to get the boldness I prefer.
Alyssa Lavoie	★★★★★	★★★★★ First brew was cold brew with the suggestion card that came in the box, and might I say, it was heavenly. Trying it hot tomorrow morning so I have high hopes.
Matthew C Artz	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nice chocolate tones with just a hint of smoke on the finish. Nice mouth feel and easy drinking.
Sabrina Klein	★★★★★	★★★★★ Really good blend! We loved the flavor and balance. Also it made good iced coffee!
Ryan	★★★★★	★★★★★ Sweet and rich, but with a nice, slight grit in the mouthfeel to help balance and ground it. We enjoyed this one.
Coffee Drinker	★★★★★	★★★★★ Not my favorite from the subscription box this month. A good cup of coffee, just not my preference.
Mary	★★★★★	★★★★★ Smooth and earthy dark roast. Made in french press and drank black.
Ellen Kirk	★★★★★	★★★★★ Oh, my! This one was so yum- it's months later and I can still remember just how good it tasted. Dark, balanced and well, pretty much everything they say about it is right on. Go ahead, you won't regret it.
Jess Rubenstein	★★★★★	★★★★★ Excellent, flavor well blended and the smoky flavor is delicious.
Jason Pigg	★★★★★	★★★★★ Good medium dark roast. Mild chocolate flavor, with some caramel and a wine-like acidity that rounds it out.
Nathan Shook	★★★★★	★★★★★ My favorite thus far! The finished cup is incredibly earthy, a faint hint of smoke, and deliciously smooth. Great for the first cup of each morning! This is an absolute re-order.
Chris from Ohio	★★★★★	★★★★★ This didn't last long in my house. Everyone I shared this coffee with couldn't enough.
Lauren Turner	★★★★★	★★★★★ My husband and I loved the subtle smokiness of this earthy dark roast. It reminded us of camping and drinking coffee by the campfire. We thought the smoky notes were more prominent than the chocolate. Dark but not burnt-tasting. Great, robust blend!
Ashley Adams	★★★★★	★★★★★ I'm not a coffee drinker so I'm writing this on behalf of my husband, a coffee junky. From him: a robust, earthy blend with a pleasant aroma.
Ricky Landino	★★★★★	★★★★★ This made a great cup of afternoon coffee. It was a smooth dark roast that brought out notes of chocolate.
JC	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nice and dark bean. Did both cold brew and drip with nice results.
E	★★★★★	★★★★★ I love when coffee also compliments music! Put on that vinyl record, and enjoy this with milk. It accents the chocolate vibe!
Edward Bove	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a nice dark roast. The smoke and chocolate flavors blended well together. Edited to add: I received this coffee again in a sample box, and I enjoyed it just as much the second time.
Holden Marsh	★★★★★	★★★★★ So-so. I didn't find anything noteworthy in this coffee, but it was pleasant.
Nick Adamany	★★★★★	★★★★★ Delicious and smooth. Didn't get too much of the smoke flavor which is a good thing, because that can easily overpower a coffee. Went over well with everyone that tried it.
Jocelyn E Costlow	★★★★★	★★★★★ LOVED the chocolate notes, could do without the slight smoke flavor. I enjoyed this coffee but will explore other flavors in the future.
Katie A. Wilson	★★★★★	★★★★★ An excellent coffee to start our morning! I am enjoying this one a lot! I believe my fiance is as well! I especially like the chocolate notes and my fiance likes more of the smoke flavor so it is a good combination for us!
Craig Harris	★★★★★	★★★★★ A tasty dark roast with a chocolaty core. I've liked all the Vashon dark coffees thus far. The name of this blend is pretty cool also.
Kristan Lanza	★★★★★	★★★★★ I was so looking forward to this too. Too sharp. Not something I would go out of my way to get and drink.
Lakecia S Allison	★★★★★	★★★★★ The prominent smoky taste with the sweet richness of the chocolate is absolutely morning heaven for me! I love this blend and plan on buying a full size bag. It is delicious!

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