Fair Trade Organic French Roast

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A warm and inviting dark roast

$18.50

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Full of caramel and dark chocolate notes, this is a delightful darker roast of our certified Fair Trade Organic coffee.

A crowd-favorite, FTO French Roast is developed until almost all essential oils rise to the surface. The result is a darker roast that features a warm and inviting sweetness, reminiscent of caramel and dark chocolate with almost no acidity. The roast is focused on sweetness, but dig deep and you'll find hints of delightful fruit character.

Check out our blog, "Much More Than (FTO) Blends: French Roast and Birds & Bees" to learn more about its history and roast profile.

Fair Trade Organic French Roast

Fair Trade Organic French Roast

$18.50

CUPS PER BAG SIZE

Freshness Tip: Choose the size that you'll drink within 3 to 4 weeks

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12 OUNCE

~18 cups

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2 POUND

~48 cups

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5 POUND

~121 cups

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Customer Reviews: Fair Trade Organic French Roast

Rated 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 11 customer reviews.

91% of reviewers recommend this product.

Favorite Kaldi's Blend

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I love this dark roast. Still my favorite of the coffees I have tried from Kaldi's. Just a very good rich dark blend with no bitterness. If you like dark roast coffee, this is The One to order.

Reviewed by Paula P. on October 5, 2026

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Recommends this product

Response from Kaldi's Coffee: Thank you so much!

Still my favorite coffee...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Still my favorite coffee from Kaladi’s! A loyal fan since the 80s in Anchorage!

Reviewed by Mary N. on September 28, 2026

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Recommends this product

Response from Kaldi's Coffee: Thank you, Mary!

Kaldi’s Organic French Roast: A Bold and Balanced Favorite

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been drinking Kaldi’s for years but had never tried their French Roast. After trying the Organic French Roast, it was a no-brainer to keep this on the list. It’s now a go-to caffeinated version for our household.

For those who want a deep, rich, and balanced flavor with a little kick, this is it. And it was nice to see there was a fair trade option. It's a staple now, and I highly recommend it.

Side note: This pairs well with the Decaf Highlander Grogg (50/50 split) for a truly decadent experience with a little kick.

Reviewed by Chris M. on July 21, 2026

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Recommends this product

Response from Kaldi's Coffee: Amazing! Thank you for sharing such a thougthful review, Chris.

Something has changed. The...

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Something has changed. The Fair Trade Organic French Roast is different. The smell, taste & ground isn’t the same. I’ve purchased 2 different bags of coffee with different expiration dates & both have changed. I’m so disappointed because my husband loved this coffee.

Reviewed by Theresa W. on July 4, 2026

Does not recommend this product

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed by John D. on April 7, 2026

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Best French Roast I’ve...

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Best French Roast I’ve had in decades…maybe ever. The fruit notes are balanced into the smokiness of the blend perfectly. The blend is very forgiving at 100°C, but I recommend backing it off the boil just a tad to avoid over-extraction…say 95°C. Makes the perfect traditional café au lait too!

Reviewed by Timothy A. on March 20, 2026

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Excellent

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, flavorful. It tastes, looks, and smells like like a true espresso.

Reviewed by Nass A. on March 7, 2026

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Different Color and Grind - Why?

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

I have only opened 1 bag of my French Roast from the delivery in January but the color is light brown and the grind is much finer than the normal deliveries. Please review and let me know why the change. I am not keen on the finer grind and the light color/grind has affected the taste. thank you, Cheryl Voss

Reviewed by Cheryl V. on February 10, 2026

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My favorite coffee

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is my favorite coffee, smooth with no bitter aftertaste. I keep it on auto-ship, absolutely love it.

Reviewed by Amy J. on December 31, 2025

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Recommends this product

Love this blend!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Love this blend. Big flavor, low acidity pretty much perfect for early morning or cold brewing overnight

Reviewed by D W. on October 25, 2025

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Sweet Spot Blend

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I've been drinking Kaldi's coffee for over 20 years. This particular blend is my favorite--I've tried all the rest, and this one hits that sweet spot between some wimpy medium roast and the 700, which is a bit too dark, even for me.

Reviewed by Michael B. on July 19, 2025

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Recommends this product

Response from Kaldi's Coffee: Hey Michael, it's great to hear that FTO French is your favorite. We agree that it has an exceptional sweet spot, and with its roast we aim for something robust yet a little elegant too. Enjoy!

FAQ


  • When you place an order from us, our highest priority is sending you the freshest coffee possible. You deserve it, and frankly so do our world class coffee producers and their coffees.

    Read our blog on the benefits of fresh roasted coffee to learn more. 

    • If you order on Monday - Thursday before 3:00pm CST, your order will ship out the next business day.
    • If you order on Monday - Thursday after 3:00pm CST, your order will ship out the day following the next business day. (ex: orders placed at 4:00pm CST on a Monday will ship on Wednesday).
    • If you order Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, at any time, your order will ship out on Monday, barring holidays. 
  • We offer three different grind sizes on the vast majority of our coffee offerings: drip, espresso, and French press.

    • Use drip grind if you plan on making your coffee using a coffee machine, in a pour over brewer, or if you want to try a newer way to make your trusty French press.
    • Use espresso grind if you have an espresso machine at home. This grind will be very fine and will over-extract (in other words, taste bitter and chalky) in other methods.
    • Use French press grind if you are making a coffee in the more traditional French Press method, or making cold brew, or do very large batches in a Chemex (greater than 60 grams of coffee). 
  • Please visit our brewing page here.  Coffee brewing is as much an art as it is a science, and it might take a few tries for you to find a sweet-spot that matches your taste preference. We recommend not getting too lost in the "right" way to brew, but instead focus on what you like and try to educate yourself on some best practices. And then just take it from there! 

    That said, we offer several how-to's for many popular brewers:

  • Our blends run from medium-light to dark. You can get a full breakdown of the blends in our Blend Buying Guide.

    Core Blends include:

    700 is our medium-roast core espresso blend that also tastes great as drip.

    Cafe Kaldi has been our house blend since 1994. It contains coffee from Ethiopia that gives it a touch of complexity.

    Dancing Goats Blend is a little more developed and gives a bit bolder of a cup.

    Highlander Grogg is a fan-favorite flavored coffee.