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Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medium-roast-coffee\"\u003emedium roast coffee\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fresh-roasted-coffee-12-oz\"\u003efresh roasted coffee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cf-dark-roast-12-oz","title":"Big Friendly Dark Roast Coffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark, smooth, and built for everyday mornings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Friendly is a rich, approachable dark roast blend built from coffees from Colombia and Guatemala. It brings deep sweetness, full body and a comforting finish without turning the cup harsh or one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombia and Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, smooth and deeply sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip, French press and fuller-bodied espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bean or ground for drip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz (340 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Chicago by Common Friends Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow We Like to Brew It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor drip or French press, start with a balanced coffee-to-water ratio and adjust slightly stronger if you like a heavier cup. 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