Finally! A decaf coffee blend that really satisfies!

WT Sharpe · 03-22-2018, 12:57 PM

That's what I'm looking for. Pretty much every one I've tried is a disappointment. It's not that I would ever give up real coffee — heaven forbid! — but I do need to cut down to maybe three or four grandes a day.

Can anyone suggest a decaf that tastes great and won't leave me with the feeling that I'm missing something?

issybird · 03-22-2018, 01:42 PM

I don't have a recommendation, but how about going half-caf* after your first hi-test cup instead? It would taste better and not be such a shock to your system and you might be able to cut back on the proportions as you got used to it.

*Autocorrect changed this to "anti-gay."

drjd · 03-22-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by issybird

I don't have a recommendation, but how about going half-caf* after your first hi-test cup instead?

Been there, done that. It just left me half cocked!

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

That's what I'm looking for. Pretty much every one I've tried is a disappointment. It's not that I would ever give up real coffee — heaven forbid! — but I do need to cut down to maybe three or four grandes a day.

Can anyone suggest a decaf that tastes great and won't leave me with the feeling that I'm missing something?

I tried to replace my coffee mug with a signicantly smaller one. After a couple of weeks, I succeeded in controlling my caffine intake to a reasonable level.

GreyWolfsGhost · 03-22-2018, 02:51 PM

I haven't had in a while and it is a half-caf but I enjoyed Half Ass coffee from Kicking Horse.

https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/e...ass-whole-bean

arjaybe · 03-22-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyWolfsGhost

I haven't had in a while and it is a half-caf but I enjoyed Half Ass coffee from Kicking Horse.

https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/e...ass-whole-bean

I've had that. It's pretty good. Their full strength Kick Ass is good, too.

BookCat · 03-22-2018, 06:02 PM

What about switching to hot chocolate? The caffeine in coffee makes me very ill, but the type found in chocolate doesn't affect me, provided I don't OD on the stuff!

WT Sharpe · 03-22-2018, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

I don't have a recommendation, but how about going half-caf* after your first hi-test cup instead? It would taste better and not be such a shock to your system and you might be able to cut back on the proportions as you got used to it.

*Autocorrect changed this to "anti-gay."

Ha! We love autocorrect, and we love Swype, too!

I've tried the half and half route, but I feel like a full afternoon caffeine substitute is what I'd really like, if there's any that really fills coffee's shoes.

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Originally Posted by drjd

. . . I tried to replace my coffee mug with a signicantly smaller one. After a couple of weeks, I succeeded in controlling my caffine intake to a reasonable level.

I have a hard enough time limiting myself to a 15 ounce cup.

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Originally Posted by BookCat

What about switching to hot chocolate? The caffeine in coffee makes me very ill, but the type found in chocolate doesn't affect me, provided I don't OD on the stuff!

I already add a teaspoon of Ovaltine to each cup, so it's already 1/6th cocoa as it is!

issybird · 03-23-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

I've tried the half and half route, but I feel like a full afternoon caffeine substitute is what I'd really like, if there's any that really fills coffee's shoes.

Then my next generic suggestion would be to go to the local coffee roasters if you haven't already and explore their options. At least the beans will be fresh. I'm assuming you grind your own beans and that you use a method of brewing that doesn't involve a beat-up coffee pot.

badgoodDeb · 03-23-2018, 02:49 PM

Since I hate coffee, and have only ever drunk tea, throw out this suggestion if it is completely off base: Perhaps alternate your coffee with tea, for every other cup? That's got lower caffeine (tho my heart Dr chides me anyway, and I refuse to drop the tea). In time, gradually switch to more tea than coffee. If possible!

BookCat · 03-24-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Since I hate coffee, and have only ever drunk tea, throw out this suggestion if it is completely off base: Perhaps alternate your coffee with tea, for every other cup? That's got lower caffeine (tho my heart Dr chides me anyway, and I refuse to drop the tea). In time, gradually switch to more tea than coffee. If possible!

Have you tried decaff tea? It's okay, I drink it sometimes, but prefer chocolate.

WT Sharpe · 03-25-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Since I hate coffee, and have only ever drunk tea, throw out this suggestion if it is completely off base: Perhaps alternate your coffee with tea, for every other cup? That's got lower caffeine (tho my heart Dr chides me anyway, and I refuse to drop the tea). In time, gradually switch to more tea than coffee. If possible!

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Originally Posted by BookCat

Have you tried decaff tea? It's okay, I drink it sometimes, but prefer chocolate.

Excellent suggestions. I've only rarely had hot tea, but it may make a suitable substitute. I'll give it a try, and perhaps decaf tea as well.

I notice that no one in this tread has said, "I drink this brand of decaf coffee and find it to be excellent" (although GreyWolfsGhost came close with that suggestion for reduced caffeine coffee).

PeterT · 03-25-2018, 11:05 AM

At one time I was trying to reduce my caffeine consumption while working in a facility with Starbucks. I found their decaf to be most enjoyable.

Bookworm_Girl · 03-25-2018, 05:28 PM

One of my friends highly recommends Trader Joe's half-caf blend. I follow the practice of coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon. I like Twining's Decaf English Breakfast tea.

WT Sharpe · 03-28-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterT

At one time I was trying to reduce my caffeine consumption while working in a facility with Starbucks. I found their decaf to be most enjoyable.

I love Starbucks and drink it regularly, but I tried a dark roast Starbucks decaf and it didn't taste dark; it tasted burnt. I ended up giving away the rest of the bag. It was the worst tasting stuff I ever put in my cup. To be sure, I suspect I may have bought a bag that spent more time in the oven than it should have. It even smelt burnt. Perhaps I should give it a second chance.

WT Sharpe · 03-28-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

One of my friends highly recommends Trader Joe's half-caf blend. I follow the practice of coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon. I like Twining's Decaf English Breakfast tea.

I'll give that a shot. Just placed an order for 24 K-cups at Amazon.

03-22-2018, 12:57 PM	#1
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,073 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Finally! A decaf coffee blend that really satisfies! That's what I'm looking for. Pretty much every one I've tried is a disappointment. It's not that I would ever give up real coffee — heaven forbid! — but I do need to cut down to maybe three or four grandes a day. Can anyone suggest a decaf that tastes great and won't leave me with the feeling that I'm missing something?

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issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,209 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I don't have a recommendation, but how about going half-caf* after your first hi-test cup instead? It would taste better and not be such a shock to your system and you might be able to cut back on the proportions as you got used to it. *Autocorrect changed this to "anti-gay."

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GreyWolfsGhost Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 1681374 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Great White North Device: Glowlight 3, Kindle Keyboard, android, apple...	I haven't had in a while and it is a half-caf but I enjoyed Half Ass coffee from Kicking Horse. https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/e...ass-whole-bean

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BookCat C L J Posts: 2,912 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	What about switching to hot chocolate? The caffeine in coffee makes me very ill, but the type found in chocolate doesn't affect me, provided I don't OD on the stuff!

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badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,501 Karma: 64095689 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Since I hate coffee, and have only ever drunk tea, throw out this suggestion if it is completely off base: Perhaps alternate your coffee with tea, for every other cup? That's got lower caffeine (tho my heart Dr chides me anyway, and I refuse to drop the tea). In time, gradually switch to more tea than coffee. If possible!

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PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,155 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	At one time I was trying to reduce my caffeine consumption while working in a facility with Starbucks. I found their decaf to be most enjoyable.

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Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	One of my friends highly recommends Trader Joe's half-caf blend. I follow the practice of coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon. I like Twining's Decaf English Breakfast tea.