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Devilishly Dark, Heavenly Taste

#130 Diablo Dark Roast

12 oz whole bean dark coffee

$17.75

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There’s just one way to describe Caffe Ladro’s best-selling Diablo Blend: devilishly dark! One of our office favorites, and all-time best sellers, this coffee is spicy and bold, with a big, velvety body and toasty notes of earthy dark chocolate with cinnamon and burnt caramel. All the flavor and complexity of a specialty blend, with an effortless “cuppa joe” feeling. The dark side never tasted so good.

After 25 (!) years of roasting, and with a whopping 16 coffee shops sprinkled across Seattle, Ladro has honed this classic cafe standard to perfection. Caffe Ladro means “coffee thief”, but it’s not the coffee they want to steal, it’s customers... from other local cafes. Now that’s devilish! But in a world of trendy coffees, Ladro’s ongoing commitment to the perfect spicy dark is an indication of how much they love their customers. They have their new and exciting— Ladro’s roasting won a Good Food Award earlier this year for one of their Ethiopians— but they don’t overlook the simple joy of a classic, spicy dark.

Deep and dark, smooth and bold, our best-selling Diablo Blend from Caffe Ladro is one wicked dark roast. If the devil’s in the details, this cup’s got it right: the full body, the smooth chocolate, the hint of burnt sugar, the clean finish. Give into the temptation and reserve a bag of Diablo Blend, the classic Seattle dark that’s 25 years in the making. It’s one devil you’ll want on your shoulder all day long.

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Reviews & Ratings

	★★★★★	★★★★★ Taste is rich
E	★★★★★	★★★★★ I have had this a few times and it does not disappoint. Bold, bold, and holds up well even when it cools down.
Emily	★★★★★	★★★★★ One of my favorites. Doesn't taste bitter and has a smooth taste to it. Everything blends together very nicely, a very refreshing morning cup.
Kristin	★★★★★	★★★★★ Good dark roast, not bitter at all. Great if you like a good strong cup in the morning.
diane	★★★★★	★★★★★ I didn't find the tobacco overwhelming as it sometimes is when it's a flavor. Nice dark.
LEK	★★★★★	★★★★★ I have really enjoyed some Bean Box dark roasts, but I really didn't care for this one. I thought it lacked flavor.
Edward	★★★★★	★★★★★ I really enjoyed this coffee from my subscription. It was smooth and not too bitter, and I thought the chocolate and tobacco were balanced.
Great	★★★★★	★★★★★ Interesting combination, but it works. Got the best overall flavor from the french press.
D	★★★★★	★★★★★ Much smoother than I expected with a nice smooth mouth feel. A bit of sugar and spice makes this Diablo roast a great sipping coffee.
JAMES	★★★★★	★★★★★ Great dark roast flavor while still extremely smooth.
Emily	★★★★★	★★★★★ Didn’t love. Was t terribly bold, but notes weren’t great
Nicole	★★★★★	★★★★★ 3.8/5 Decent dark roast! Initially has fairly complex notes of tobacco, chocolate, sugar, and I swear I'm getting hints of a beefy spaghetti sauce and charred oak. Less complex on the tongue however, being surprisingly darker on the tongue than the nose. Fairly straightforward on the tongue.
Justin	★★★★★	★★★★★ I couldn't really differentiate the flavors in this blend but that said, it was incredible. The coffee itself was strong and not overwhelming, a perfect blend (imo) .
Rich	★★★★★	★★★★★ This tilted more towards a dark-medium flavor profile for me than dark. I enjoyed it. Very smooth and kind of complex when I used a french press. Hearty and delicious.
E	★★★★★	★★★★★ The flavor is very complex, with cinnamon and smoke, and a kind of spicy linger.
Lakecia	★★★★★	★★★★★ One of the best dark roast samples I have received! Smooth, dark, and so aromatic! And the notes kept me wanting more. Paired well with my dark chocolate croissants.
Mary	★★★★★	★★★★★ The chocolate and tobacco stand out in this smooth dark roast. Made in french press and drank black.
Jesse	★★★★★	★★★★★ Normally not a huge fan of dark roasts as flavors can get muddy, but this one was actually good. The chocolate really comes through.
Kristen	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is probably my favorite coffee I've received through Bean Box. The flavor is robust and satisfying.
Amy	★★★★★	★★★★★ This roast is very bold. It is fantastic but I could not drink cup after cup because it was a bit too dark for me.
Alex	★★★★★	★★★★★ I love this roast! Deep chocolate flavors in a dark roast, but no bitterness.
Jason	★★★★★	★★★★★ Heavy body. Dark chocolate and caramel flavors tend out, but with a subtle peppery finish that adds complexity.
Kelly	★★★★★	★★★★★ Average dark roast. Unable to taste some of the flavors in the profile described
Sarah	★★★★★	★★★★★ One of the best dark roast I've ever had! It was french pressed and was very well balanced and smooth. chocolate notes were enjoyable.
Jesse	★★★★★	★★★★★ Always a fan of Ladro's roasts, but these guys really just knocked it out of the park with a coffee that feels right at home with breakfast, lunch or dinner. A classy cup best made as pour over.
Geri	★★★★★	★★★★★ A nice "everyday" dark roast. Like other blends - this stands out with it's fresh roast - absolutely perfectly smooth with no bitterness.
Nathan	★★★★★	★★★★★ Love love love. I have been a drinker of caffe Verona for years and this tops that for me. It is deeply spu,it and velvety. A hint of chocolate and an incredibly clean after taste. This is a lovely weekend coffee!
Karen	★★★★★	★★★★★ I got this in my first sampler box and I love it. It's dark and rich but not bitter.
Sabrina	★★★★★	★★★★★ Good flavor. Not sure I’d buy again but I enjoyed it.
Jayke	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is a richer, more full bodied taste than the Johnson House Blend. It's a classic coffee flavor, dark but mellow. Not very acidic. Strong without being dominated by bitterness.
Francesca	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is a great dark roast. The smokiness is unmistakable, but it isn't too heavy or overpowering.
Coffee	★★★★★	★★★★★ Brewed with french press. My wife and I found it to be just an average coffee. We prefer dark roast but this one just does not live up to some of the others we have received with bean box.
Conor	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is a GREAT coffee, especially if you like a very dark cup of coffee. The tobacco leaf flavor doesn't stand out to me, which is a good thing. Earthy with a sweet finish.
Rebecca	★★★★★	★★★★★ Brewed in french press 4- minutes. Fair dark roast coffee. Typically enjoy lighter roast. This coffee had bold taste and was fairly smooth, but a little too carmelized, and nutty, for my taste.
Amanda	★★★★★	★★★★★ Favorite one so far! A lot of depth but still smooth.
Ashley	★★★★★	★★★★★ From my husband: It's a nice strong and dark coffee - it doesn't have quite a complex flavors as other coffees do, but it has a very solid one note flavor.
Joseph	★★★★★	★★★★★ Definitely had a tobacco taste to it, strange but not that bad. It was a little heavy on my stomach for my taste. I did like the dark chocolate - molasses taste, just a little too heavy/dark for me.
Ryan	★★★★★	★★★★★ Sweet and rich, with a slightly spicy, cinnamony flavor. Really nice!
Barbara	★★★★★	★★★★★ Dark, smokey, but shallow. Lacked depth. Probably better with milk, but I like my coffee black.
Rachel	★★★★★	★★★★★ Really not that bad for a dark roast -- I am not always a dark roast fan, although I do love to sample them (some are surprisingly amazing!). This coffee had good earthy flavor, wasn't bitter, but was a little heavy on my stomach. Overall, it wasn't one of my favorites but I enjoyed it.
Greg	★★★★★	★★★★★ It didn't really have that bold of a flavor to me. It wasn't a bad flavor, but I can't see myself trying to buy this again in the future. I'm not too crazy about dark roasts, though, so take my review with a grain of salt.
Maija	★★★★★	★★★★★ Got this for my grandpa but had to try it for myself. It makes a fantastic latte, very good espresso. Definitely has a smokey taste (not the strongest tobacco note), very chocolatey and surprisingly not bitter. Especially if you don't like fruity notes as much, this coffee is for you.
Michael	★★★★★	★★★★★ This one just didn’t do it for me, not really my flavor.
Sarah	★★★★★	★★★★★ Soft, refreshing light acidity with a clean finish. Hint of cherry with deeply caramelized sugar and chocolate. Velvet mouth feel and weight.
Amanda	★★★★★	★★★★★ Delicious! Made this with a french press. Comes out nice and smooth. Not sure I tasted the 'tobacco' notes... but I'm ok with that.
Vanessa	★★★★★	★★★★★ too bitter for my taste but a good quality coffee overall
Craig	★★★★★	★★★★★ A wonderful deep rich brew. This coffee smells wonderful in the bag. I cant help but breathe in it's beautiful aroma prior to grinding. Love it!
Rachel	★★★★★	★★★★★ Great dark roast. Lots of good flavors from the brown sugar to the chocolate. Perfect and strong black
Caleb	★★★★★	★★★★★ Lovely roast – dark with a good body and good finish, some lovely chocolatey notes. If you want a solidly dark coffee, this is for you.
Joe	★★★★★	★★★★★ Darker the better. 7.9/10. A little bit sweet. Everything you are looking if you are a dark fan.

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