A bittersweet smoky flavor emitted by a dark roast.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Properly dark roasted coffee may take on this smoky, high-quality flavor.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Relative strength of the natural components of the coffee flavor is modified by the degree of roasting, resulting in high character.