Half Caff

Origin

• 🇧🇮 Burundi
• 🇧🇷 Brazil· Cerrado

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  65
• Clean
  50
• Sweet
  50
• Comforting
  25

Red Apple. Praline. Chocolate. Ships within 1 week after roast dateRoast date / restingSpecialty bags carry the roast date, not a best-before. Coffee needs days to degas CO₂ after roasting ('resting') and is typically best within weeks, not months. 100% specialty arabica coffee beans only Square Miles' coffee beans are at their peak 1 to 2 weeks after roasting Origin Aequitas Decaf Heza Hills VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. Processing WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Washed Producer Yuki Minami Heza Washing StationWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. Country Brazil Burundi Roast Level Light Light About this coffee: 50% Aequitas Decaf / 50% Heza Hills Aequitas Decaf and Heza Hills come together in this smooth Half Caff. Brazil’s Yuki Minami pairs with Burundi’s Long Miles Coffee to bring you notes of red apple, praline, and chocolate. The Story: Half-Caff is back with our beloved Aequitas Decaf—and this time, Heza Hills joins the ride. This blendBlendCoffees from multiple origins roasted or mixed together for a consistent, balanced profile year-round — the traditional backbone of espresso menus. pairs the smooth charm of Minas Gerais’s Aequitas Decaf with a new addition from Kayanza Province: Heza Hills. Together, they create a creamy, comforting cup with notes of orange marmalade, marshmallow, and maple syrup richness. Perfect for all-day sipping, without overdoing it. Heza Hills is our newest find from Burundi. This washed Bourbon comes from the Heza Washing Station, part of the Long Miles Coffee Project, compiling cherry grown by small-scale farmers across five surrounding hills. While we’ve worked with Long Miles since 2022, this is our first year sourcing this “Hills” blend, and we’re excited to expand our partnership with this vibrant, high-grown lot. Brazil’s Aequitas Decaf, grown by Yuki Minami and decaffeinated with ethyl acetateSugarcane (EA) decafDecaffeination using ethyl acetate derived from fermented sugarcane, common in Colombia. Keeps sweetness well; often labeled 'EA' or 'sugarcane process'., continues to be the perfect base. Its smooth, mellow character is ideal for filter brewing, and pairing it with Heza Hills adds a fresh, lively twist. Through her export company, Aequitas, Yuki continues to champion equity and transparency for Cerrado farmers—and we’re proud to keep collaborating with her. Brewing Recipe : Espresso Brewing ratio 1 : 2 Ground coffee 19g Espresso output 38g Brew time 28-32 seconds