Starbucks French Roast is a dark roast whole bean coffee featuring 100% Arabica beans in a 40 oz (2.5 lb / 1.13 kg) bag. This is Starbucks' darkest roast, delivering an intense and smoky flavor profile with a bold, robust character. The beans are roasted longer than lighter roasts, resulting in a very dark color and strong, distinctive taste with slightly burnt notes and a lingering bitter aftertaste.

French roast beans are ideal for those who prefer a bold, full-bodied coffee experience. The coffee works well as a base for lattes and other milk-based drinks where cream helps balance the intensity and brings out subtle floral and chocolatey notes. The whole beans require grinding before brewing and can be used to make both hot and cold coffee beverages.