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Bean Brothers Derek’s Darkside Coffee Beans 250g

A darker take on Derek, with chocolate, brown-sugar and roasted-nut notes. Lovely in a flat white.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Best
Flat white
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  • Packed by hand in Huddersfield
  • Packed by our Huddersfield team
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Is it for you?

People who like a darker, chocolatey roast with brown sugar and roasted nuts.

Perhaps not if you like bright, fruity coffee. Try Danelaw Fjødr Coffee Beans 250g 

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Dark roast espresso blend

Derek's bolder, darker sibling

A richer, deeper take on the popular Derek blend. Dark chocolate, brown sugar and roasted nuts in a full-bodied cup that shines with milk.

Roaster
Bean Brothers, Huddersfield
Origins
Ethiopia, El Salvador, Brazil
Tasting notes
Dark chocolate, nuts
Best brewed
Espresso, milk drinks
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The story

The same family, different character

Derek has been a favourite at Bean Brothers for good reason: balanced, approachable, easy to like. But some mornings call for something with a bit more weight behind it. Derek's Darkside is the answer. The same care, roasted a touch further to bring out deeper, richer flavours.

The blend brings together beans from Ethiopia, El Salvador and Brazil, mixing washed and natural processing. Varietals include Heirloom, Mundo Novo, Catuaí and Bourbon. Roasted darker, these origins produce a syrupy cup with dark chocolate and roasted nut character rather than brightness or fruit.

It won a Great Taste Award in 2023. It makes a proper flat white, the kind where the coffee stands up to the milk rather than hiding behind it. Rich without being bitter, bold without being harsh.

How to brew it

Brewing Derek's Darkside

01Espresso

Amount
18g ground coffee
Water
92–94°C, 36g yield
Time
25–30 seconds

Adjust grind for a thick, syrupy shot with chocolate notes.

02Cafetière

Amount
15g coarse ground
Water
250ml at 95°C
Time
4 minutes

Press slowly for a full-bodied, rich cup.

03Flat white

Amount
18g espresso dose
Water
Double shot plus 120ml steamed milk
Time
Extract 25–30 seconds

The darker roast cuts through milk beautifully.

Shop tip: Let the shot run a touch longer than you might with a lighter roast to bring out the chocolate sweetness rather than any sharpness.

Made for moments like

Early starts

When you need a coffee with substance before the day properly begins. Something warming, reassuring, bold.

Milk drink mornings

A flat white or cappuccino where you can actually taste the coffee through the milk. This delivers.

Weekend cafetière

Coarse grind, four minutes, a slow Saturday morning. Rich and satisfying without any fuss.

Lovely withButtered toastDark chocolate biscuitsAlmond croissantWeekend fry-upBanana bread

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Bean Brothers Derek Coffee Beans 250gBean Brothers Derek Coffee Beans 250gChoose Derek if you prefer a lighter roast with more fruit and less roast depth.£8.80 Dark Woods Black Hill Coffee 250gDark Woods Black Hill Coffee 250gChoose Black Hill for a different roaster's take on a dark, bold profile.£12.50 Danelaw Mjólka Coffee Beans 250gDanelaw Mjólka Coffee Beans 250gChoose Mjólka for similar chocolate and nut notes from a different roaster.£10.95

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

How is Derek's Darkside different from Derek?

Darkside is roasted darker, giving a fuller body with more chocolate and roasted nut character. Derek is lighter with a touch more fruit and brightness. Same blend origins, different roast approach.

Is this coffee bitter?

No. The darker roast adds depth and richness but Bean Brothers have kept it balanced and smooth. You get roast character without harsh bitterness.

Does it work with milk?

Absolutely. This is where it shines. The full body and chocolate notes cut through steamed milk in flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes without disappearing.

How many cups will 250g make?

Using around 15g per cup for cafetière, you will get roughly 16 cups. For espresso at 18g per double shot, expect about 13 drinks.

What grind should I order?

This bag contains whole beans. Grind fresh at home if you can. For espresso, go fine. For cafetière, coarse. Adjust based on your taste.

Full product details

A darker take on Bean Brothers’ Derek blend, with dark chocolate, brown sugar and roasted-nut notes. Derek’s Darkside makes a full-bodied, comforting espresso.

Choose it for a richer roast character that carries through milk in a flat white, cappuccino or latte.

Dark Chocolate • Brown Sugar • Roasted Nuts


Why you’ll love it

• 250g whole bean speciality coffee
• Richer, darker take on the original Derek blend
• Notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar and roasted nuts
• Full-bodied and satisfying
• Excellent with milk
• Perfect for espresso machines, bean-to-cup machines and cafetières
• Roasted in Huddersfield by Bean Brothers Coffee


Brewing Guide

Particularly well suited to espresso and milk-based drinks, although it also makes a rich and satisfying cafetière coffee.


FAQs

How does Derek’s Darkside compare to Derek?

Darkside is roasted slightly darker, producing a richer, fuller-bodied cup with more chocolate and roasted nut character.

Is it suitable for milk?

Absolutely. The deeper roast profile stands up beautifully to milk and works particularly well in flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes.

Is it bitter?

No. While it has more depth and roast character than Derek, it remains smooth, balanced and approachable.

Explore a different cup

For the original cocoa, almond-biscotti and apricot profile, compare Derek. For another chocolate-led dark roast, try Danelaw Mjólka.

Bold coffee, no bitterness

Derek's Darkside is roasted in Huddersfield and hand-packed in Yorkshire.

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