{"product_id":"balzacs-a-dark-affair-coffee","title":"Balzac's A Dark Affair Dark Roast Coffee, Smokey and Earthy, Bean, Ground or Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's A Dark Affair Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dark roast in the range: full-bodied and intense, with smoke, roasted almond and earth, available as beans, a ground tin or pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's A Dark Affair Coffee at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smokey, roasted almonds, earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g Whole Bean, 300g Ground Tin, Case of 6 x 18 Pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% arabica coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, full-bodied cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted in Ontario, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's A Dark Affair Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark roast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Taken further in the roaster than anything else in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmokey and earthy\u003c\/strong\u003e — With roasted almond underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy in the mouth, and it stands up to milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% arabica\u003c\/strong\u003e — No robusta in the blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree formats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole bean, a ground tin, or a case of pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted in Ontario\u003c\/strong\u003e — By a Canadian company with cafés across the province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for espresso too\u003c\/strong\u003e — Though the Espresso Blend is built for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind whole beans just before brewing, or spoon the ground straight from the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse roughly two tablespoons per cup and water just off the boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the bag or tin and keep it somewhere cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePods drop straight into a single-serve brewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who takes coffee with milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinkers who find medium roasts thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning cups that need to work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balzacs-swiss-water-decaf-coffee\"\u003eBalzac's Swiss Water Decaf Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e — for the evening cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does a dark roast actually change?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLonger roasting burns off the bean's own acidity and develops caramelised, smoky flavours instead. You taste more of the roast and less of the origin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does dark roast suit milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMilk mutes acidity and brightness. A darker, heavier coffee keeps its character through it, where a delicate light roast disappears.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is dark roast stronger in caffeine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo, slightly less if anything. Roasting burns off a little caffeine, so the strength you taste is flavour rather than stimulant.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the Bards Blend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth are dark. This one is smoky and nutty; Bards leans towards blueberry, cocoa and licorice.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-a-dark-affair-coffee\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What formats does it come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA 340g bag of whole beans, a 300g ground tin, or a case of six 18-count pod boxes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it bitter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt is intense rather than bitter, provided the water is just off the boil rather than boiling.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it whole bean or ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth, and pods where the blend offers them. Pick the format from the menu.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where is it roasted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIn Ontario, by Balzac's Coffee Roasters.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does 100% arabica mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOnly arabica beans, no robusta, which is the harsher and more caffeinated species.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many pods in a case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne hundred and eight, as six boxes of eighteen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is the ground coffee in a tin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, a 300g tin rather than a bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSomewhere cool and dark, sealed. Not the fridge, which introduces moisture and other smells.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How long does it stay fresh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBest within a few weeks of opening. Whole beans hold their flavour longer than ground.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are the pods recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCheck the packaging for the current guidance, which varies by municipality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balzac's Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"340g Whole Bean","offer_id":47892190691499,"sku":"118105","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Ground Tin","offer_id":47892190724267,"sku":"118525","price":25.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6 x 18 Pods","offer_id":47892190757035,"sku":"118425","price":165.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/Bag_A-Dark-Affair-Angled.png?v=1789756183","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/balzacs-a-dark-affair-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}