The name Darker Than Darkest is both a play and a tribute.
First and foremost, it honors our founder, Christian Mørk(Dark) – who isn’t nearly as dark as the name might suggest, but who does have a deep love for both coffee and music.

It’s also a subtle nod to the legendary record label Blackest Ever Black – known for its dark, experimental music with a distinct character. For us, the name speaks to mood, contrast, and identity.
Because we believe coffee and music belong together – just like in the cult classic Coffee and Cigarettes.
It’s about rhythm, tone, and the feeling that lingers.

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So… how dark do we actually roast?

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Let’s clear that up right away:

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We love light-roasted coffee.
In fact, we roast much of our coffee light, to bring out the unique characteristics of each bean and origin – just like specialty coffee is meant to do.
We nerd out on fermentation, terroir, and cupping profiles. We believe great coffee deserves respect and precision.

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But here’s the thing:
We also believe coffee should taste good. Period.
That’s why we care deeply about balance.
It doesn’t help if your coffee tastes like tropical fruit salad if the body is thin and the acidity harsh like day-old diner brew.
We want cups with body, sweetness, and personality – no matter where we land on the roast spectrum.

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Darker than what, exactly?
When we say Darker Than the Darkest, we don’t mean darker than Italian supermarket coffee.
We mean: Darker than the lightest of the light, third-wave hipster brews.
You know the kind – all rhubarb, the body of green tea, best enjoyed with a thermometer and a fully open mind.
We love experimental coffee too – but we believe it still needs to be enjoyable to drink.

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We roast for the brew method.
You won’t get a one-size-fits-all roast from us.
We tailor each roast profile to how the coffee will be brewed:

• Espresso? More development, sweetness, and structure.

• Filter? We go lighter, brighter – to highlight floral, acidic, elegant notes.

• Drip or French press? Then we think about balance, mouthfeel, and fullness.

We believe in good coffee, brewed well – the right way.

So why the name Darker Than the Darkest?
Because that’s us.
Because Christian Mørk is who he is.
Because we love dark music and light coffee.
Because we’re drawn to contrast – and because coffee is best when there’s space for personality, both in the cup and in the name.

And maybe, most of all:
Because we don’t want to be just another pastel-colored bag with handwritten tasting notes, blending into the shelf.

We want to spark curiosity.
And once people taste the coffee – then they know.

Want to know how dark we roast? Taste for yourself.
We promise coffee with character – made to be enjoyed, not just analyzed.