I live in the Seattle area with many good espressos available, even so in the seven years I have had my home espresso machine I have not been able to get a really great bag of decaf beans. As a gift this past Christmas I received a six month g... Read more.
January 10, 2011
Medium
/ Sustainable, Relationship
For years all I ever knew was Starbucks burnt coffee taste. I finally took the plunge and bought a home espresso machine which meant buying some fresh coffee. I bought some Novo coffee based on previous user reviews and let me tell you each cup... Read more.
In the many years spent drinking a multitude of
micro-roaster coffees, I have found it extremely
difficult to find a quality decaf worthy for late night
relaxation with a smooth chocolate undertone.
Everything changed when I discovered... Read more.
I like to create 50:50 blends of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees to avoid the blood pressure spike I get with pure caffeine. I finally found a mix I really like with the decaf monk and the Don Roger, both from 1000 Faces. The Indian spic... Read more.
NOVO ROCKS!! I have just recently started drinking
decaf or "half caf", and this roast does not disappoint.
It's actually the first decaf I've found that I get excited
for! (Maybe it's the mountain water process) I prefer
pour over, a... Read more.
August 22, 2014
Medium
/ Sustainable, Relationship
Olympia Coffee has figured out how to consistently produce a
decaf coffee that doesn't feel like I have to sacrifice flavor to
prevent jitters. I drink way too much coffee to consume all
caffeinated, but I also happen to be picky, thanks t... Read more.
A very good blend. I used it in a french press with water
temperature at 202 and steeped at 4 mins. It is okay in a pour
over but really shines in the french press with a splash of cream!
5 Stars!
November 29, 2016
Medium Light
/ Relationship, Shade
Fall, in a cup.
Imagine taking a hay ride in crisp fall air, in an apple orchard
- that's what this coffee, when brewed with a Chemex,
reminds me of.
The cup is perfectly balanced, not too heavy and not too light
for the flavors.
There... Read more.
September 12, 2017
Medium
/ Dir. Trade, Relationship
