Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 18 oz — Full-Bodied, Rich Flavor
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| Management number | 253513020 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$24.45 | Model Number | 253513020 | ||
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Born from a collaboration between Peet's founder and a devoted customer in 1969, Major Dickason's Blend has become Peet's flagship dark roast. This ground coffee combines beans chosen for complementary regional notes, then hand-roasts them to achieve a bold, satisfying profile built for everyday brewing. The 18-ounce bag offers convenient pre-ground coffee suited to drip machines and pour-over methods.
What flavor and roast profile should I expect from Major Dickason's?
Expect a pronounced dark-roast character with deep, developed roast notes balanced by underlying complexity from multiple origins. The cup shows bold body, a slightly smoky roast character, and subtle layers of cocoa, spice, and nutty undertones without harshness.
- Roast level: dark roast with pronounced depth
- Flavor highlights: cocoa, toasted nuts, gentle spice
- Body: full-bodied and rich
- Beans: 100% Arabica sourced from multiple regions
How should I brew this ground coffee for best results?
This ground format is calibrated for drip coffee makers and pour-over devices like the Chemex. For other methods—espresso, French press or cold brew—Peet's recommends whole beans and a fresh grind to optimize extraction and mouthfeel.
- Recommended: automatic drip machines and pour-over (Chemex)
- Grind size: factory ground for medium-coarse to medium drip
- Water temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C) for ideal extraction
- Alternative: use whole beans if you prefer espresso or cold brew
Where does the coffee come from and how is it sourced?
Major Dickason's Blend combines coffees from prominent growing regions chosen for their complementary qualities. Peet's emphasizes responsible sourcing and works to support producer communities and sustainable practices in origin countries.
- Blend: small-lot origin coffees blended for balance and complexity
- Sourcing focus: initiatives to support growers and sustainable practices
- Roasting: hand-roasted in small batches to preserve flavor fidelity
- Packaging: sealed 18-ounce bag to protect freshness
Who is this for? Major Dickason's Blend is aimed at coffee drinkers who prefer a dark, assertive roast with rich body and layered flavors—people who enjoy a classic, robust cup as part of their morning routine or as a bold afternoon pick-me-up. If you use an automatic drip maker or like pour-over brewing and want a ready-to-brew ground coffee that represents a decades-long Peet's favorite, this 18-ounce bag is built for daily enjoyment.
Features:
- Contains one (1) 18 Ounce Bag of Peet's Major Dickason's Blend Ground 100% Arabica Coffee
- Flavor and Roast: Dark Roast. Flavorful, robust, full-bodied; developed by Mr. Peet and refined with customer input
- Brewing Methods: Ground for drip and pour-over (Chemex); consider whole beans for espresso, cold brew, or French press
- Sourcing With Impact: Peet's invests in sustainable practices and positive impacts in coffee-growing communities
- Hand-roasted expertise: Over 50 years of roasting craft to produce rich, complex coffee
Ingredients
100% Arabica Coffee
FAQ
Q: Is Major Dickason's ground coffee good for drip machines?
A: Yes—this ground coffee is calibrated for drip brewers and pour-over methods like the Chemex.
Q: Can I use Major Dickason's for espresso or cold brew?
A: For espresso or cold brew, Peet's advises using whole beans and grinding to the appropriate fineness at home.
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