First time buying from Frequent and had pretty high hopes. I know typically roasting decaf is more challenging, but this one was very dark even for specialty coffee standards. After extraction, it’s not terrible, but lost a lot of acidity and notes I would expect. Not sure if this is expected across all their coffees, as I also bought their watermelon coferment which was definitely on the darker side as well, but. It as bad as this one.
Awesome beans. The tasting notes are spot on. Aroma is Watermelon Bubblegum with a nice raspberry acidity. The tasting notes follow. The Watermelon really shines through on these.
I used to get jealous watching people drink full caff coffees like this and being left out. No more! You guys are even turning me into a review writer. I've had both this and After Dark as immersion brews (Clever Dripper) and they're great, but I'm going to have to try them both as espresso as soon as I find my Rossa Air Espresso (just moved).
I was waking up slowly (it is decaf, lol) and I thought, 'wow, I made a great cup this morning'. Then, I realized it was my first cup of my first Frequent order. What great coffee!!
Great light roast with a complex taste. One of the most delicious decafs I have tried. I do pourover at 176F.
Great flavor and well bodied. Really a compliment that you can't tell your drinking decaf. Great morning coffee.
So much better than the decaf you get from any of the major coffee retailers or at the grocery store. Even better than the decaf I have purchased at some of the smaller independent shops too. Frequent Coffee is clearly taking pride in making great decaf. Worth every penny if you want to drink decaf that tastes as good as regular coffee. I look forward to trying their other blends. Thanks for making decaf taste great.
I was pleasantly surprised how delicious this coffee was. The included handwritten thank you note for my order was also a nice touch. Definitely ordering again.
I love it!!! Even with my supplements mixed in the flavor is exactly what I was hoping for.
Thanks, Judie!
First time Frequent purchaser. My first brew was a V60 which I very much enjoyed but was totally amazed by the shot of espresso I just had. May be one of the best shots I’ve ever pulled, caf or decaf.
From the aroma of the beans to brewing, there’s no hint this is a decaf coffee. I prepare 17g 2.5/1 92c grind 13 Philos with 200d burr 35 seconds. Rich cherry brightness followed by a sweet chocolate lingering finish. Creamy body.
Surprisingly dark
I will say that this one was surprisingly dark for a light roast, but it was still incredibly good. I was making it at 205° at a 1:15G Coffee to Water ratio with a V60 pour over. In hindsight, I’d recommend dropping the temperature a bit on this one to dial back the heavier flavors.
Regardless, I couldn’t stop my self from making multiple second cups daily.
I've struggled to find decaf coffee that doesn't taste slightly off and this is the first that I've tried that taste very close to a normal caf coffee. As a V60 using the Frequent brew guide, It has a very sweet berry flavor and a satisfying chocolate finish. I tried it about 7 days off roast and it was perfection.
We're stoked to hear that. Thanks for the review!
I love this as an espresso. It also brews a nice, balanced V60 with a pleasant bakers chocolate and a decent amount of sweetness.
Thank you 🙏
I recently switched over to decaf and I've been struggling to find anything beyond the typical medium to dark roasted chocolate/caramel profiles. I'm in Seattle and even here most local roasters only carry one sort of boring decaf option. I was super happy to find Frequent and so far am really impressed with the quality. This coffee in particular is juicy, has some really nice sweetness and acidity, and the guava and strawberry notes come through clearly. Having a great time with this one and it's a relief to know switching to decaf doesn't have to mean giving up what I loved about coffee in the first place.
Jen, thanks so much for the nice review and for the support. We appreciate you 🙌
As the title says, one of the better decafs I’ve ever had. Thankful for Frequent Coffee to have come in to existence!!
Thanks so much, Ian!
So much better than the decaf you get from any of the major coffee retailers or at the grocery store. Even better than the decaf I have purchased at some of the smaller independent shops too. Frequent Coffee is clearly taking pride in making great decaf. Worth every penny if you want to drink decaf that tastes as good as regular coffee. I look forward to trying their other blends. Thanks for making decaf taste great.
Thanks for the review, David. It means a lot to us!
I really enjoy these beans. Great flavor without being over the top. Would recommend.
Thanks, Sarah!
This coffee is so good! In fact, I have purchased several of your coffees and I am really enjoying them all. It's such a treat to be able to drink as much as I want since the coffees are decaffeinated.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Karen! We appreciate you.
I loved this as my original introduction to the wonderful coffee
And then tried the decaf which is also great
Finally tried mixing the two and now I’m addicted to the Half Caf!
Thank you, Nusayr! We appreciate you.