From Prague's Roasting Cellars to Your Cup: What Czech Dark Roast Traditions Are Teaching American Coffee Lovers
Long before third-wave roasters made light, fruity roasts fashionable in American cafés, Prague's coffeehouses were perfecting something altogether different — a bold, brooding cup built on centuries of Central European tradition. Czech roasting philosophy is quietly reshaping how American specialty roasters think about heat, time, and flavor. Here's why the dark side of the roast curve deserves a serious second look.