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Arabica

#2 Roaster's Choice

12 oz whole bean dark coffee

$16.75

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A bold roast with a real kick, but polished and refined like a gentleman.

The oldest lighthouse in the world is the 180-foot Tower of Hercules, located on a rocky peninsula on the northwestern Spanish coast. According to various accounts, it was built in the first or second century A.D. by the Romans on Cape Finisterre, a name that literally means “the end of the world”.

Lucky for you, you don’t have to go to the end of the world (or across the country!) to get great Seattle coffee like this. As one of the oldest roasters in the city, Lighthouse, like one of its most famous namesakes, has true staying power. Here’s to great things sticking around!

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Reviews & Ratings

Chloe Quinn	★★★★★	★★★★★ So far this has been my favorite bean from beanbox! It’s smooth, dark and rich. Tastes great from a french press. I stock up when I have credits!
Marion Librarian	★★★★★	★★★★★ Deliciously deep and dark. Oh my! This one is bold and smoky with notes of dark chocolate. It packs a punch, and it is oh so good. If you like dark roast, I highly recommend this one. Yum.
Vincent Ramish	★★★★★	★★★★★ I've always leaned towards dark roasts and I agree with the claim here that it is bold but refined. The chocolatey hints are nice and the aroma is pleasant
David Groves	★★★★★	★★★★★ This is a good coffee but a tad too strong for my tastes. Rich and bold but a bit acidic for me.
E.M. Rummage	★★★★★	★★★★★ A real classic dark roast -- chocolatey, and even slightly smoky. It is bitter, but restrained and smooth. Very little acid. The only thing I did not care for was the smell of the beans, which was distinctly musky.
Rich C	★★★★★	★★★★★ Loved it. I’m very partial to dark roasts and this one was smoky and chocolatey and delicious.
Alex Gibson	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was a damned good roast. I don't tend to like coffee without sugar and creamer (yeah, yeah, I know), but this was really good black. Was even better with a splash of Bailey's will absolutely be getting more.
Khaled Abdeljawad	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very rich, fresh and most importantly non acidic. Here is tip, mix this with other blends and it will give you a very interesting buffer
LEK	★★★★★	★★★★★ I'd give it 4.5 starts, actually. Great every day brew. Dark, I don't like fruity coffees, this has a hint of chocolate. Been very consistent, too. Ordered many times.
LEK	★★★★★	★★★★★ Loved this one. I tend to like very dark roasts, and use an espresso roast for everyday (sometimes). This one is really smooth and dark. Will order again.
Josh	★★★★★	★★★★★ Nice smooth classic coffee. Not unique but very solid bold flavor.
Ryan Honeycutt	★★★★★	★★★★★ Super good roast! I love a good dark roast but didn't learn that until I received a bean box for Christmas. Bravo!
Lizzy Mann	★★★★★	★★★★★ I first tried this coffee from a sample pack I received as a gift, and I immediately had to order a bag of it! I brewed it with my french press and it was perfect. It's bold but incredibly smooth.
Bill V	★★★★★	★★★★★ Fabulous! This was the first sample I tried and I was amazed how good it was, fresh, flavorful, wonderful aroma. I was drinking Starbucks, and some coffees from local stores and this was by far superior. The others I received were great, and I enjoyed them so much I signed up for a subscription
Brittany	★★★★★	★★★★★ Tasty and full bodied. A nice and even darker roast with a smooth taste.
Brandi	★★★★★	★★★★★ Strong medium-dark roast that doesn't leave a gross aftertaste.
Nicole	★★★★★	★★★★★ Too dark and bold for me, but good if you like that. Very earthy and robust.
Savannah	★★★★★	★★★★★ I brewed this with my french press to enjoy in the morning. I didn't hate it, but I felt that it was a little too bold for me. It's very rich, so if that's your thing I would recommend this blend.
Kelly Haylock	★★★★★	★★★★★ This was so yummy. I had it hot and chilled and I liked both. Left a clean aftertaste.
John Perkins	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very dark lusciously good. Very good strong and rich. So good you will want more. Beans are covered in there own oils after roaster. Yummy
Anonymouze	★★★★★	★★★★★ One of the few coffees I've received that I was really disappointed in. I normally brew my coffee ion the bold setting on the coffeemaker. That gave this coffee a really bitter aftertaste. Brewed it a second time on regular and it was better but I would not buy this again.
Amanda Marshall	★★★★★	★★★★★ Too dark for an everyday coffee for me. Bold and smooth. To offset how bold it was I had paired with sweets: Coffee cake, danish, and cinnamon rolls!
Lanie Howard	★★★★★	★★★★★ enjoyed this coffee. It was bold but balanced. It had fewer distinct notes in my opinion, but that's what I usually find among coffee blends. I would recommend it if you like darker coffee. Probably wouldn't order it again, but it was nice to try.
Hank and Rachel	★★★★★	★★★★★ Not too bold, but still very complex. Great prepared in a french press or in a drip espresso machine. Great for a cup of coffee with a kick!
JM	★★★★★	★★★★★ This one was too dark for my preference, but still enjoyable to sip and not too acidic. I wouldn't purchase it again, though.
Dustin Garner	★★★★★	★★★★★ Really bold but not bitter. Turned out great with a moka pot + milk.
Alexis Walker	★★★★★	★★★★★ I was not a big fan of this roast. This one was definitely too dark / roasty for my liking. Especially if you are newer to the coffee scene, I would recommend going with something different.
David Smith	★★★★★	★★★★★ Very drinkable for such a dark roast. I like it with a touch of hazelnut creamer.
Stacy Thompson-numbers	★★★★★	★★★★★ I greatly enjoyed this roast. It was strong without being bitter or overwhelming. It brewed very fragrantly and had a rich, dark hue. I am Not one for dark roasts but this was a pleasant surprise.
Shelly Rae Rich	★★★★★	★★★★★ Extremely satisfying blend. I still use a percolator, and the new (black, no sugar) was fantastic.
kristen tice	★★★★★	★★★★★ Pretty basic. We found this to be very bold - but good. Not incredible, but I would drink it again.
Cherie	★★★★★	★★★★★ This one reminded us of good restaurant coffee - very dark and rich. Enjoyed both black and with cream.
Barry Sherman	★★★★★	★★★★★ For a medium dark roast, this coffee was much darker than I expected. Bold taste, but very smooth. A good choice if you like dark roast.
Kari Shemwell	★★★★★	★★★★★ I liked this one, but I preferred the others I received in my box. This one is a darker roast, and you can taste the darkness and oils.
Ryan Middagh	★★★★★	★★★★★ Made this little treasure this morning made it into a iced coffee was amazing was very sad when my cup was empty. The light roast was nice and light to start your day. Nice one cup or an all day brew.
Briana Minock	★★★★★	★★★★★ Decent but wouldn't ever buy.. very smokey after taste that I didn't care for either.
C. Hill	★★★★★	★★★★★ My parents love this coffee. It's bold and smooth and will put some hair on your chest. Great for a french press.
Rick Pearson	★★★★★	★★★★★ Absolutely delicious dark roast. Deep flavor, incredibly smooth. I would drink this everyday.
Pam Graves	★★★★★	★★★★★ Delicious dark roast! So bold! It makes a great latte! I was really happy with this and will definitely be getting some large bags to enjoy!
Beth	★★★★★	★★★★★ Great aroma and taste, nice bold flavor. I use the pour over method with a courser grind.
Howard Grill	★★★★★	★★★★★ Quite a nice dark roast. If anything it is perhaps a bit too 'earthy' for my tastes, but definitely a good solid cop of coffee and I would definitely buy it again.
JC	★★★★★	★★★★★ Enjoyed this dark, robust bean. It is one of my favorites. Bold but clean.
Michael Rubin	★★★★★	★★★★★ We enjoyed this as a breakfast coffee; oddly, though black is not how I typically drink my coffee, I enjoyed this without dairy. It was not particularly overpowering, and will probably make its way into the regular rotation.
Mark Langston	★★★★★	★★★★★ Lighthouse Roasters consistently delivers. I really love some of their blends and this one is no exception. Maybe not as bold as I am used to this is still an excellent roast. Perfect for a morning cup.
LAuren carter	★★★★★	★★★★★ Dark and rich, smells amazing but almost a tad to rich
Emily Lincoln	★★★★★	★★★★★ Bold and memorable, one I looked forward to drinking every day! Didn't last very long.
Erika E.	★★★★★	★★★★★ I prefer light roasts, so this wasn't really my thing. I didn't get any particular flavor from the cup, it was just really strong. If you enjoy dark, bold coffee, I think this would be worth checking out. Brewed with a v60.
Debra J Devaney	★★★★★	★★★★★ Absolutely delicious coffee! I love it cold brewed. Coffee to look forward to in the morning. Mmmmm....
Kelly Boucher	★★★★★	★★★★★ Really enjoyed this batch. Smooth, strong, very dark.
David Speer	★★★★★	★★★★★ More like a rough and rugged gentleman to me. ;) Definitely too strong for me and I like strong coffee. Really had to put cream, which made a big difference. Overall it was smooth, but I could not detect any particular flavors other than a strong, bold kick of roastiness. Brewed french press.

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