Half - Caff

Origin

• 🇮🇳 India

Tasting notes

Character

• Comforting
  45
• Clean
  30
• Bold
  25

Our first-ever single-originSingle originCoffee from one traceable place — a country at the loosest, a single farm or lot at the strictest — rather than a blend of sources., specialty Half-Caff comes from Yelnoorkhan Estate. We selected their S795, 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. processed coffee to create a complex and distinctive cup. To reduce caffeine by 55%, we used CO₂ decaffeination, a chemical-free, minimal-waste generating method that is conscious in its water and energy usage. We chose it because the other decaffeination methods available to us in India came with a catch. In removing all the caffeine, they also took away the depth that makes a cup memorable. Adding artificial flavours was not something we wanted to do, never mind the fact that many of these methods also used far too much water. The result is a cup with a gentler kick that holds its own in terms of flavour. You’ll first notice chocolate biscuits on the nose as well as your palate. A silky mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. then reveals notes of roasted hazelnuts and malt, followed by a long, nutty finish. For the best experience, brew this coffee using an espresso machine. It tastes great black and is equally suited to milk-based beverages. Recommended RestingRoast 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. Period: 5 Days Note: This coffee pack is a special release with limited availability and, therefore, cannot be included in a subscription plan.