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Designated Driver Medium Dark Roast

Name: Designated Driver Medium Dark Roast
Brand: Obsessive Coffee Disorder
SKU: COFATD23DRP
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Rich and smooth dark roast without any bitterness

Rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying

Dark Chocolate with hint of Pipe Tobacco aroma

Cleaner roast for a smoother cup

Shines as French press, espresso, drip, and cold brew

It's the best! It's my favorite blend for sure.

-Josie

Verified buyer

I love every variety of coffee I've tried from OCD. Got some for my dad for Christmas and I know he'll love it. Will keep buying again and again!

-Faith

Verified buyer

Description

Designated Driver is a sober blend featuring premium Sumatra beans that carry a hint of pipe tobacco (but no ashy taste) along with dark chocolate notes. Smooth and velvety, this is one to savor.

This medium - dark roast is the same roast used in our Booze Hound coffee - minus the bourbon. The hint of pipe tobacco that shows up in the delicious smell of this coffee but not in a smokey, ashy taste makes this a distinctive coffee worth trying! Alone or with its pal Booze Hound, you won’t go wrong with this blend. (We love it so much, we served it at our wedding as the Groom’s Blend).

Roast Level: Medium-Dark

Body: Heavy

Acidity: Medium

This coffee is roasted in small batches and sent right to you so it’s fresh. Our unique roasting method produces a coffee that is smooth and flavorful; never bitter.

How to use it?

Use this coffee in any of your favorite brewing methods including drip, pour over, French press, espresso, and cold brew.

This smooth, velvety coffee features a heavy body and medium acidity that gives each sip a satisfying, balanced feel without ever going over the top. It sits comfortably in the medium-dark category, offering more depth than a standard medium roast while keeping the profile approachable for everyday drinkers.

Flavor-wise, expect rich dark chocolate notes with an intriguing hint of pipe tobacco on the nose - a distinctive character that's never ashy or bitter. The result is a bold, nuanced cup that feels both familiar and adventurous. It's excellent on its own, and pairs beautifully with a splash of cream or a touch of sweetness when you want something a bit more indulgent.

Medium-Dark Roast Level

Heavy Body

Medium Acidity

How We Roast

We use an electric fluid-bed (air) roasting process that lifts and roasts the beans on a stream of hot air instead of tumbling them in a hot metal drum.

During the roast, the chaff naturally separates and is removed - rather than being baked back into the coffee. This helps prevent bitter, smoky flavors and keeps the cup clean and smooth.

Every batch is roasted hands-on by our founder and roaster Adam, who oversees the process from start to finish - from weighing the green coffee to dialing in the roast profile to cooling and packaging the final beans. Nothing is automated, rushed, or outsourced. Each batch gets the time, attention, and care it deserves.

What this means for you in your cup:

Cleaner flavor with less bitterness

Even, consistent roasting

Clearer tasting notes

Small-batch, hands-on quality

Smooth, balanced coffee - never harsh

Title

Fun Name. Serious Coffee. Real Impact.

We might have fun with our roast names, but the way we make our coffee - and the people we make it for - is something we take to heart.

Every Bag Gives Back

A portion of every purchase supports organizations focused on mental health, emotional well-being, and meaningful connection.

Community Comes First

We partner with causes that make a positive impact close to home and beyond.

Good Coffee, Good Energy

Great flavor, thoughtful roasting, and a purpose you can feel good about.

Kindness, Brewed In

Because a little care goes a long way - and it pairs nicely with really good coffee.

What Sets Us Apart

We don’t overcomplicate coffee - we just obsess over getting it right. The result is smoother, better-tasting coffee you’ll actually look forward to drinking.

Obsessive Coffee Disorder

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Smooth, never bitter flavor

Highest quality specialty grade beans

Fluid bed roasted for a smoother, cleaner cup

Freshly roasted, not stored in a warehouse

Hand crafted in small batches

Every purchase supports mental health

*100% satisfaction guarantee.

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I first tried this brew at the fall festival and bought a bag on the spot. I then signed up online because free local shipping!!! It's amazing, and I can't wait to try other browsers!

Jessica Crafton

12/09/2025

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Great coffee

I love every variety of coffee ive tried from OCD. Got some for my dad for Christmas and I know he'll love it. Will keep buying again and again!

Faith Gocking

12/03/2025