signal15 Senior Member Joined: 2 Jan 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Brooklyn Park Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Mar 13, 2011, 10:06pm Subject: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
I love coffee... a little too much. After a 6 year caffeine hiatus, I've been drinking 1-2 cups a day. Apparently, when you drink 6 cups of coffee, 12 mountain dews, and a couple of red bulls in one day, you get heart palpitations. And the doctor tells you that you have to cut out all caffeine. It's under control now. :)
I have one double from a Moka pot in the morning right now. But I have a PL41 on the way. Looking for an awesome decaf espresso blend that really cuts through the milk and has a strong chocolate and tobacco flavor. Any suggestions?
JasonBrandtLewis Senior Member Joined: 9 Dec 2005 Posts: 6,098 Location: Berkeley, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Elektra T1 - La Valentina -... Grinder: Mahlkönig K30 Vario -... Vac Pot: Yama 5-cup Drip: CCD, Chemex Roaster: No, no, not another...
Posted Tue Mar 15, 2011, 7:31am Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
This, of course, presumes you like Black Cat to begin with . . . it's certainly popular, but not everyone is a fan -- especially of their decaf.
Obviously this is a personal choice (you have your taste buds in your mouth, not mine; and vice-versa), but presented in the FWIW Dept., my three favorite decafs are (in alphabetical order):
signal15 Senior Member Joined: 2 Jan 2006 Posts: 115 Location: Brooklyn Park Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Thu Mar 1, 2012, 10:34pm Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
Anyone else have input on this? I've been drinking a lot of the Paradise Decaf Espresso blend. It's really really good, but doesn't have as much of the tobacco flavors I like. Their Havana is awesome, and if it wasn't for the heart arrhythmias, I'd be drinking the Havana all the time.
I also like the 5lb pricing that Paradise has. $50 or so for 5lbs is a great price. It doesn't appear that you can get Black Cat Decaf for anywhere near that price.
ccolton Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Posts: 132 Location: Wilmington DE Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Bezzera BZ07 Grinder: Le 'lit PL53
Posted Fri Mar 2, 2012, 6:32am Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
Hi Signal15,
First, I am also always in search of great decaf! Two recommendations, both made from forum members here: Jason recommended, in this thread and elsewhere, Redbird decaf and it really is great. It's subtle, but great.
drGary recommended Counter Culture's decaf Rustico - strong chocolate flavors and I love it. A bit more expensive than Redbird.
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,716 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Fri Mar 2, 2012, 9:54am Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
Also, try Klatch's decaf house blend (www.klatchroasting.com). I prefer the FTO version, but one of the more experienced regulars here prefers the non-FTO version.
joelw Senior Member Joined: 13 Oct 2011 Posts: 1 Location: AZ Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Mar 11, 2012, 9:00am Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
Any comments on Compass Coffee Roasting's Decaf Swiss Water Process Blend?
I love their Handlebar (caffeinated) espresso blend and want to order some decaff too. Mainly just trying to avoid extra shipping charges getting from two different roasters- BUT part of their description of their decaf includes "citrus" which I usually don't think I'd care for in a decaff. I would prefer the chocolate and tobacco described by Signal15...
TonyVan Senior Member Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 269 Location: Pacific Northwest Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: GS/3, La Pavoni Grinder: Macap M7K, Rocky Drip: Kone
Posted Sun Mar 11, 2012, 1:19pm Subject: Re: Looking for a decaf that cuts through milk
Anyone living in or near Portland Ore. NEEDS to try Spella's decaf Brazilian if you're looking for a milk-friendly decaf (or for any other reason for that matter). This is amazing coffee, but only available locally at Andrea Spella's wonderful cafe or a shop or two in town - no Web order. His other non-decaf coffees are equally fine.
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