Bright Stars/Dark Sky

BRIGHT STARS/DARK SKY Dark Roast Specialty Coffee Blend | Brazilian & Ethiopian | Coffee With a Cause

Some of the gnomes' favorite campsites aren't famous for their trails or their waterfalls. They're famous for what you can see when the fire burns low and you tilt your head back. A sky so dark it almost hums. Stars so thick they blur together at the edges. That's the kind of place this coffee was inspired by.

☆ Coffee With a Cause: 1% of every Bright Stars/Dark Sky sale goes directly to Dark Sky International — the leading global nonprofit working to restore natural darkness, reduce light pollution, and protect the night sky for generations of stargazers, wildlife, and wanderers to come. When you buy this coffee, you're not just filling your cup. You're helping preserve the view.

The Roast

This is a proper dark roast — pulled deep, roasted slow on our zero-emission Bellwether electric roaster, the lowest-carbon coffee roasting system in the world. The result is something velvety and full, with the kind of body that settles into a mug like it was always meant to be there.

On the nose: rich pipe tobacco and a faint sweetness that pulls you in. In the cup, toasted marshmallow and bittersweet chocolate build into a malty, almost smoky depth — with just a whisper of seared orange to keep things interesting. It's not a coffee that shouts. It's one that lingers.

The Blend

Two origins, two processing methods, one exceptionally well-rounded dark roast.

A naturally processed Brazilian coffee provides the foundation — smooth, full-bodied, with that characteristic sweetness and soft texture that makes dark roast lovers feel right at home. Layered in beneath it is a washed Ethiopian coffee, bringing just enough brightness and subtle complexity to keep the cup alive. Together, the Caturra and Ethiopia Heirloom cultivars produce something that's deeply satisfying without ever feeling heavy-handed.

Origin: Brazil + Ethiopia Processing: Natural & Washed

Cultivars: Caturra, Ethiopia Heirloom

Roast: Dark

Best Brewed As

Espresso · Drip · Cold Brew

Whether it's pulling a shot before sunrise, running a slow drip while the tent dries out, or steeping a cold brew overnight for the trail — Bright Stars/Dark Sky holds its ground across every method. It's the coffee you reach for when the moment calls for something with a little more depth.

Sourced Right, Roasted Right

The farmers behind this blend are paid an equitable price — one that supports a living wage and provides long-term stability, not just a one-time transaction.  And, the Bellwether roaster we use produces the lowest-carbon-footprint roast available anywhere. Good coffee shouldn't cost the earth. Ours genuinely doesn't.

Label artwork by Mary Love, @flowergrrrlmary.

About Dark Sky International

Founded in 1988, Dark Sky International works through outreach, advocacy, and the certification of International Dark Sky Places to protect natural darkness around the world. Their programs partner with parks, municipalities, and communities to reduce light pollution — not just for the humans who want to see the Milky Way, but for the nocturnal wildlife that depends on dark skies to survive. Your purchase supports that mission directly.

Roasted on a zero-emission Bellwether electric roaster. Equitably sourced. Made for the kind of nights worth protecting.