Specialty coffee is the highest-quality coffee you can buy. It’s grown in ideal conditions, scored 80+ by certified tasters, and roasted fresh to bring out amazing flavors. It’s better-tasting, ethically sourced, and never stale—just real, delicious coffee done right. Learn more about Specialty Coffee here!

Coffee roasts are categorized into four main types: light, medium, medium-dark, and dark.

• Light roasts (like our "Thieves' Gold") are roasted for the shortest time, preserving the bean’s natural flavors, such as fruity or floral notes. They are often preferred by those who enjoy a vibrant and acidic cup. Learn more about Light Roast Coffee.
• Medium roasts (like our "Original") balance acidity and sweetness with a slightly toasted flavor profile. Learn more about Medium Roast Coffee.
• Medium-dark roasts bring out a fuller body and deeper caramelization while maintaining mild acidity.
• Dark roasts (like our "Black Gold") have bold, smoky, and chocolatey flavors with a fuller body, perfect for espresso lovers. Learn more about Dark Roast Coffee.

Each roast level highlights different characteristics of the coffee beans and can be tailored to specific brewing methods.

The difference lies in the roasting time, flavor profile, and caffeine content:

• Light roast: Retains more of the bean’s original flavor, offering bright, citrusy, or floral notes. It also has slightly more caffeine because the beans retain more density during roasting.
• Dark roast: Features rich, bold, and smoky flavors, often with chocolatey or nutty undertones. The longer roasting time caramelizes the sugars in the beans, resulting in a less acidic, smoother finish.

Light roasts are great for pour-over or drip coffee, while dark roasts shine in espresso and French press brewing. If you would like a more in depth breakdown check out our light vs dark roast coffee blog

Our "Black Gold" blend is highly rated among dark roast enthusiasts. This robust 6-bean espresso blend combines beans from around the globe, roasted to perfection for a full-bodied, bold flavor with subtle hints of cocoa and smokiness. Perfect for both espresso shots and drip coffee, it’s a dark roast lover’s dream.

For coffee lovers seeking top-quality ground coffee, our offerings at 40 Thieves stand out:

• "Original" medium roast for a balanced, smooth flavor with a hint of sweetness.
• "Thieves’ Gold" light roast espresso for a bright, sweet, and golden cup.
• "Black Gold" dark roast espresso for those who crave bold, intense flavors.

Each blend is freshly ground to order, ensuring maximum flavor and aroma for your brewing experience.

The grind size directly impacts the flavor and brewing process:

• Coarse grind: Larger particles are ideal for slower brewing methods like French press and cold brew. They extract flavors gradually, creating a smooth, balanced cup.
• Fine grind: Smaller particles are perfect for espresso machines or Aeropress, where brewing times are shorter and require quick flavor extraction.

Using the right grind size ensures your coffee isn’t over- or under-extracted, preserving its intended flavor profile. Check out our post about the differences in grind sizes!

You can purchase our whole bean coffee directly from the 40 Thieves website. Sourced from the finest coffee-growing regions and roasted fresh in Temecula, our beans are perfect for coffee enthusiasts who prefer grinding their own coffee for ultimate freshness.

Locally roasted coffee beans offer unmatched freshness. Unlike mass-produced beans that may sit on shelves for months, our Temecula-roasted beans are crafted in small batches, delivering maximum flavor and aroma. Supporting local roasters also ensures you’re getting high-quality beans from trusted sources.

• French roast coffee: A darker roast with bold, smoky flavors and a heavier body. It’s roasted until the beans reach their second crack, resulting in an oilier surface and a more intense profile.
• Medium roast coffee: Roasted to balance acidity and sweetness, with smooth, nutty, or caramel-like notes. The beans retain more of their origin flavors compared to French roast.

French roast is perfect for those who love bold, strong coffee, while medium roast is ideal for a more balanced, everyday cup. Need more info? Check out our blog post on the difference between French roast and Medium roast coffee.