Often used to mistakenly label a Dark roasted coffee, French roast is actually a method of roasting coffee beans. The French roast method has the beans roasted between 370 and 540 degrees Fahrenheit (188 to 282 Celsius) for 11 to 13 minutes. ...  These beans boast a bittersweet, low in acidity, full-bodied, robust earthy flavor. Decaf.