The fancy French dessert. Minus the torch, the ramekin, and the French.
Crème Brûlée gets its whole identity from two things: vanilla custard and that slightly bitter, caramelized sugar crust on top. This coffee has both. The flavor profile is vanilla custard up front, burnt caramel finish — the same contrast that makes the actual dessert worth ordering. It's a medium roast Brazilian base with natural and artificial crème brûlée flavoring applied after roasting, so the flavor is actually there rather than a vague sweetness with aspirations.
No sugar, no sweeteners, nothing that makes this less of a coffee. Available in regular and decaf, which means the 3pm version of this is just as reasonable as the morning one.
- Vanilla custard and burnt caramel flavor from natural and artificial post-roast flavoring
- 100% Arabica medium roast on a Brazilian bean base — smooth, low bitterness
- Air-roasted to order with 100% solar power
- Available in regular and decaf (Mountain Water Process)
- Available in whole bean, ground, and K-Cups
- K-Cups compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 — 12-count box
- Zero sugar, zero sweeteners, no added carbohydrates — naturally keto-friendly
- No gluten-containing ingredients
The Beans
Crème Brûlée is built on a Brazilian Arabica medium roast — naturally lower in acidity, smooth body, the kind of base that carries flavoring cleanly without competing with it. The vanilla custard and burnt caramel notes need a balanced foundation to land correctly, and a medium roast Brazilian bean is exactly that.
The flavor — vanilla custard up front, that slightly bitter caramelized finish — comes from natural and artificial flavoring applied after roasting. Not a roast characteristic, not something implied by the origin. It's there on purpose. Air-roasted to order with 100% solar power, which keeps the bean even and clean rather than scorched, so the flavoring reads as intended rather than muddy.
Nutritional Info
Black coffee is essentially zero-calorie — what you add is your call. The flavoring in this coffee contains no sugar and no sweeteners. No added carbohydrates, naturally keto-friendly. No gluten-containing ingredients.
How to Brew
Auto Drip: 2 tablespoons per 8 oz of water. Medium grind. The vanilla custard note comes through cleanly at standard brew strength — no need to overbrew it.
Pour Over: Same ratio as drip. Steady, even pour. Good option if you want the flavor profile to come through with a little more clarity.
French Press: 1 tablespoon per 4 oz of water, coarse grind. Steep 4 minutes, press slow. Full immersion brings out the caramel depth in the finish.
Iced: Brew double strength over ice, or cold brew overnight. The burnt caramel note holds up particularly well cold — worth trying with a splash of cream if that's your thing.
K-Cups: Compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 machines. 12-count box. Same coffee, no measuring required.
Storage: Resealable bag — keep it sealed, store in a cool dry place away from direct light. Airtight container after opening. Best within 4 weeks of opening.
FAQ
Does it taste sweet without adding sugar?
Yes — the natural and artificial flavoring gives it a vanilla custard and burnt caramel character that reads as sweet without any added sugar or sweetener. The slightly bitter edge of the caramel finish keeps it from going fully dessert-sweet, which is actually what makes it interesting black. Brew strength and what you add will shift how pronounced that is, but it's genuinely good out of the pot.
Is this coffee easy on the stomach?
It tends to be, and there are a few reasons for that. We air-roast all of our coffee — unlike drum roasting, air roasting circulates heat evenly around the bean rather than scorching it against a hot surface, which generally produces a smoother, gentler cup. We also use a Brazilian bean base, and Brazilian beans are naturally lower in acidity thanks to the growing altitude and processing methods used there. Add a medium roast to the mix — longer roast time means less of the compounds that can irritate a sensitive stomach — and you've got a cup that tends to sit a lot easier than most. No guarantees, because everyone's different, but if coffee and your stomach have had a complicated relationship, this is a reasonable place to start.
Do you offer a decaf version?
Yes — Crème Brûlée is available in decaf. Same flavor, same air-roasted process, without the caffeine. Our decaf uses the Mountain Water Process, which skips the harsh chemical solvents. Your 3pm cup just got a lot more reasonable.
What's the difference between the bag and the K-Cups?
Same coffee, different format. The bag gives you flexibility on grind and brew method. The K-Cups are 12-count boxes compatible with Keurig 1.0 and 2.0 machines — grab-and-go with no measuring required.
Is this coffee keto-friendly?
Yes — black coffee has zero sugar, zero sweeteners, and no added carbohydrates. The flavoring adds no sugar either. Naturally keto-friendly as a factual spec, not a lifestyle claim.
What other coffees pair well with this one?
If you're into flavored coffees that lean rich and sweet, our other dessert-inspired roasts are worth a look. Our snack line is a natural companion if you want something to go alongside your cup.
