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Peet's Major Dickason's Blend

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Peet’s Major Dickason’s Blend is a dark roast coffee featuring notes of bittersweet chocolate, spice, and cherry, developed in 1906 for the British Royal Navy. It’s traditionally crafted with Arabica beans from Sumatra and Brazil.

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Who is Major Dickason in Peet's Coffee?

Major Dickason was a regular customer and retired army officer named Key Dickason who brought his personal coffee blend idea to Alfred Peet in the 1950s. Peet refined the recipe, and it eventually became the company's most famous and best-selling dark roast.

What does Peet's Major Dickason's Blend taste like?

This dark roast is renowned for its rich, complex flavor profile featuring notes of bittersweet chocolate, spice, and a hint of cherry. It is traditionally crafted with Arabica beans sourced from regions like Sumatra and Brazil to achieve its heavy body and smoky finish.

Does Peet's Major Dickason's Blend come in decaf?

Yes, Peet's offers a decaffeinated version of the Major Dickason's Blend using their proprietary water-processed decaffeination method. This allows coffee drinkers to enjoy the heavy, bold flavor of the original blend without the caffeine jitters.

Was Major Dickason's Blend really developed for the British Royal Navy?

No, that is a historical misconception; the blend was actually created at Peet's original coffee shop in Berkeley, California. Alfred Peet founded his influential coffee roastery in 1966, long after the supposed 1906 British Royal Navy origins.

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