Our Story
In 1978, master blender and roaster René Monnier had a bold vision – to bring the decadence of Parisian café culture into people’s homes. Inspired by the luxury world emerging around him, René was driven by a desire to push boundaries. In a country where good food and wine are highly celebrated, he believed that coffee should be no exception.
His extensive years crafting the finest coffee, combined with delicate finishing and a unique sense of French art de Vivre, saw René’s vision become a reality. CARTE NOIRE was born. Taking inspiration from the cinematic and fashion icons of the time, CARTE NOIRE became iconic; a timeless ‘Classique beautifully packaged with a black and gold couture signature, like a luxurious Objet d’art. The first 100% arabica coffee to market, CARTE NOIRE quickly established itself as the premium brand for people who are serious about rich flavors and the rich, velvety taste of pure premium arabica coffee.
Our expertise
Carte Noire has perfected its coffee roasting technique to ensure it captures the best aromas and flavors to create a range of delicious coffees. Our experts carefully and rigorously select the finest beans from the most famous coffee regions of the world to create the carte noire premium coffee range.
One of the most crucial contributing factors in creating our premium quality coffee is the roasting process. Carte Noire roasting takes place under the expert eye of our master roasters. The roasting of our beans is instantly stopped by a shower of cold water. The contrast between hot and cold helps to perfectly capture the aromas and flavors which create Carte Noires taste – and thus contributes to a premium quality coffee.
Carte Noire blends pure arabica with bold creativity to enable coffee lovers to savor their coffee as a luxury. Deliciously served black or with a dash of milk for a creamier taste, Carte Noire provides a touch of French elegance every day.
René Monnier’s vision is still at the heart of CARTE NOIRE today, as we strive to maintain his ambition, passion, and exemplary standards by producing the finest coffee that leaves a lasting impression.