Film-inspired Coffee Perks up Dark Mornings
For Darth Vader fans across the US, an intriguing new coffee blend, ThinkGeek’s Dark Side Roast coffee, may well prove the ideal way of adding a spicy kick start to a dark winter’s morning.
As its name implies, the Star Wars themed blend is a dark roasted gourmet whole bean coffee, prepared by hand by Stormtroopers. Taste wise, its spicy subtlety combines perfectly with the complexity of the coffee’s smoky dark roast.
Dark Side Roast coffee is a specialty-grade blend derived from African and Indonesian sources. Although not certified as Fairtrade, the specialty credentials of the coffees mean that coffee growers receive a higher price and fairer deal compared to lower grade coffee.
An officially Star Wars licensed product developed by ThinkGeek, designed to appeal to behind-the-scenes Internet culture, the mysteriously dark blend is available exclusively through its producer for a price of US$14.99 per 12oz bag. These bags are resealable, airtight packages and can therefore be stored for a fair amount of time.
With the online ThinkGeek site appealing to programmers, gaming and technology enthusiasts, as well as engineers and students, the business sells a range of high caffeine products to keep people fuelled for hours. Amongst these are various caffeine-rich confectionery, including Ghostbuster-licensed marshmallows and various mints, chewing gums and other sweets. The company also supplies a number of quirky energy drinks, such as Mana Energy Potion and Zombie Blood Caffeinated Energy Potion, in addition to various caffeine-intense coffees and teas.