Nevada Black Organic Italian Dark Roast Coffee
Nevada Black is our best-selling coffee: a certified organic Italian dark roast with notes of 70% cacao, molasses, roasted almonds and malt. It’s full-bodied and smooth, with a long, smoky-sweet finish.
It’s named for the Nevada high country where our founder, Mark, and Master Roaster, Ian, grew up on horseback. Strong, steady and smooth enough to drink black.
Why You’ll Love It!
- Our #1 Best Seller – The coffee our customers buy most
- Italian Dark Roast – Deep and rich, with a full, buttery body
- Certified Organic – Certified 100% organic by Oregon Tilth (OTCO)
- Your Grind, Your Way – Whole bean, or ground for drip, French press or fine
Coffee Roast Details
- Roast Level: Italian Dark Roast
- Tasting Notes: 70% Cacao, Molasses, Roasted Almonds, Malty
- Aromatics: Smoky Cocoa, Earthy Sweetness
- Body: Full, Smooth, Buttery
- Acidity: Low
- Organic: Certified 100% organic by Oregon Tilth (OTCO)
- Sizes: 12 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb
Questions People Ask
What does Nevada Black taste like? An Italian dark roast with notes of 70% cacao, molasses, roasted almonds and malt, with a full, buttery body.
Is Nevada Black organic? Yes. It’s certified 100% organic by Oregon Tilth (OTCO), and the bag carries the USDA Organic seal.
How dark is it? It’s a 5 out of 5 on the roast scale printed on our bags: our Italian roast.
Which grind should I choose? Whole bean if you grind at home. Otherwise choose Ground Drip for automatic drip brewers, Ground French Press for a coarse press grind, or Ground Fine for a fine grind.
What sizes can I buy? 12 oz, 2 lb and 5 lb bags, plus single-serve cups and portion packs.
*Please Note: All Blind Dog Coffee is unflavored and contains only 100% Arabica coffee beans. Tasting notes describe natural nuances in the coffee palate and aroma, not ingredients.
Blind Dog Coffee Nevada Black is available in 12 oz, 2 lb and 5 lb bags, single-serve cups and portion packs.
Story Behind the Roast
Nevada Black is our best-selling roast and a love letter to the place where it all began.
Our founder, Mark, and Master Roaster, Ian, grew up in Nevada’s rugged high country, on horseback and close to ranch life. The quiet of the mountains, the stars over the desert and the spirit of the West are what brought Nevada Black to life.
It’s an Italian dark roast, bold yet smooth, with notes of cacao, molasses and roasted almond. A cup that feels like home: strong, steady and comforting.
A taste of the West, from our family to yours.
Coffee Brewing Guide
Drip Coffee Maker
- Use 2 tbsp of coffee (medium grind) per 8 oz of water.
- Place filter in machine.
- Add coffee to filter, using the ratios above.
- Pour water into the appropriate reservoir location (in the back).
- Hit the BREW button.
- Patiently await a hot cup of deliciousness.
- Enjoy.
Pour Over
- Use 20g of coffee (medium grind) per 360g of water.
- Place pour over on cup, and place both on your scale. Zero out the scale.
- Place 20g of coffee into the filter, in the pour over, still on the scale. Zero out scale.
- Pour 200 degree (F) water gently and saturate all grounds under 10 seconds.
- Use just enough to saturate the grinds.
- Your bloom will peak in 20-30 seconds. Continue to pour into the center in a circular motion moving to the outside to inside, keeping the pour over half full.
- Your target weight is 360g. Use the last 30g of water to pour over the grinds on the rim of the coffee bed.
- This process should take aprx. 3 minutes.
- Stir/ swirl, enjoy.
French Press
- Use 13g (aprx. 2 tbsp) of coffee (coarse grind) per 8 oz of water.
- Bring filtered water to a boil.
- Place coffee in the bottom of the beaker, using the ratios above.
- Slowly pour 200 degree (F) water over the grounds until the beaker is 1/4 full. Stir.
- Add remaining water and place the lid (with plunger) onto the beaker.
- Let stand for 4 min to 5 min.
- Press the filter down, pour, sip, enjoy.
Chemex Coffee Maker
- Use 30g of coffee (coarse grind) per 540g of water.
- Place filter into chemex, with the tri-fold facing the spout. Wet the filter with hot water.
- Add 30g of coffee to filter. Place Chemex and coffee on the scale to zero out.
- Soak the grinds using about 3x to 100g water at aprx. 200 degrees (F).
- As your bloom peaks (20-30 seconds), resume a gentle, centered pour in a circular motion to the outside and back to center, keeping the filter half full.
- Your target weight is 540g.
- Use the last 30g of water to pour over the grinds on the rim of the coffee bed.
- This process should take aprx. 4 minutes.
- Stir/swirl, enjoy.
Espresso Machine
- For a single shot use 9g of coffee (fine grind) per 1 oz of water.
- Remove portafilter from machine and run water through group head.
- Add 9g of coffee to portafilter.
- Ensure coffee is evenly distributed and tamp with aprx. 30 lbs of pressure.
- Place portafilter back into the espresso machine and start pulling the shot.
- It will take aprx. 22-25 seconds to pull the full shot. Your shot is now complete.
- Enjoy as is ... or serve as a milk based drink, such as a latte.
Shipping Details
We offer fast shipping and scheduled coffee subscriptions via USPS and UPS Ground. Shipping costs vary by shipping location.
Free Shipping is available on subscription orders $65.00 or more (excluding liquid products, Lotus Plant Power Concentrates and SHOTT™ Syrups) Free shipping is ONLY available on subscription orders over $65
.
From Bean to Cup
Our Coffee Roasting Process
Ethically Sourced Coffee
We start by choosing ethically sourced coffee that supports fair labor practices and environmental sustainability for growers around the world.
Sensory Based Roasting
Our sensory-based coffee roasting transforms the craft into an art, where the roaster's nose, eyes, and ears become the ultimate arbiters of a perfect roast.
Packaged for Freshness
To ensure peak flavor, Blind Dog Coffee is packaged immediately after roasting to seal in its freshness.
Delivered to Your Doorstep
Start your day with the rich aroma of freshly brewed Blind Dog Coffee, conveniently delivered right to your door.
*This coffee has undergone mold testing and is mold free.
Your Daily Coffee Ritual
Join the Blind Dog Coffee club 💚
Enjoy 10% off every subscription order, free shipping on subscriptions $65+, free samples, VIP rewards, birthday perks, and more.
Choose from any of your core favorite Blind Dog Coffee roasts or single serve cups.




