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Death to decaf?

Published 6 months ago • 2 min read

Issue #4 | September 24, 2024

Hey coffee nerds!

Why does decaf coffee get such a bad rapport? Sometimes I still hear people say that "if it's decaf, it's not coffee." Honestly, I fell in this group for such a long time. But there seems to be a resurgence of roasters that are actually putting in some work to make decaf a great choice.

There are many reasons someone might choose decaf coffee. It could be health related, or related to getting better sleep. Whatever the reason, the main thing that we enjoy as specialty coffee drinkers is an amazing brew that tastes good.

​Familiar Coffee has opened my eyes lately to what is possible with specialty decaf. They take special care to ensure that the decaf process doesn't take away from the flavor of the coffee. Bush Hill Coffee also shares that sentiment with their honey processed decaf "rage against the caffeine."

What is your experience with decaf? Why do you drink decaf? Is there a roaster that makes a solid decaf that you enjoy? Hit reply to this email and let me know!

Whats Brewing?

  • Check out this cool graphic that shows the largest coffee exporters from the 1960s to present day
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  • Did you know that UC Davis opened up a Coffee Center on their campus? This center is dedicated to the study of all things coffee. Can I just audit a class please?

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Specialty Decaf

Familiar Coffee is absolutely killin' it with specialty decaf coffee. They really care about the taste of coffee and it shows in their end result. Get 15% off their amazing decaf with our code TCN15.

Podcast of the Week

Want to dig even deeper into the world of decaf coffee? Bronwen and Kathie interview the mastermind behind Familiar Coffee: Matthew Torres. Get the inside scoop on decaf coffee and how Matthew is changing the way people think about decaf.

If you haven't visited our YouTube Channel yet, please check it out and subscribe! I've got a few videos lined up with Seven Syllables Coffee, Jon from Exploration Coffee and Jeff Foster from Bush Hill Coffee.

Hope you are having a fantastic week. Cheers!

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Alejo

The Coffee Nerds

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