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The Best 9 Decaf Blends For Coffee Lovers To Sip On

When you want the best taste, just maybe not the caffeine.

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The world is full of two types of people: the coffee addicts—the ones who need caffeine and the sweet smell of that bean juice in the morning to survive. And then there are those who don’t need, like, or want coffee.

But this divide doesn’t cover a third type of person: the decaf lover. Decaf fans like the taste of coffee but don’t need the energy boost, or perhaps prefer to enjoy a cup of joe in the evening when caffeine wouldn’t be ideal.

Either way, there are a few rules to follow when brewing your decaf that will make for the best cup. First, look for a water-processed blend. “They're more flavorful and cleaner than chemical-processed coffees, and also degrade in quality more slowly over time,” said Jiyoon Han, a Q grader—basically the sommelier of the coffee world—and owner of Bean & Bean Coffee.

"Water-processed" means water is used as a solvent for caffeine as opposed to other chemicals. "Water-processed coffees have cleaner, more pleasant flavors," said Zoey Thorson of the Barista Guild, a community of professional baristas. "These are my favorites, especially for home use, where it may take a couple weeks to get through a bag of beans."

When it comes to the grind, go coarse. “The decaffeination process lessens the density of the beans," Thorson said, "so they extract all their flavor quickly, hence the need for bigger particles.”

And keep it fresh. “As with regular coffee, fresh roasted and fresh ground is best,” Han said. “It's suggested that all coffee is better when consumed closer to when it is roasted.”

If you’re on the hunt for the best blends of decaf to sip on morning, noon, or night, here are 9 brands to check out.

1

Savorista Savorista Colombian Inspiration (San Agustin) Decaf

Savorista Colombian Inspiration (San Agustin) Decaf
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Get all the nuances of caffeinated coffee with this decaf blend. Chocolate and caramel intertwine with citrus for a perfect medium-bodied bean.

2

Origin La Cebia Decaf

La Cebia Decaf

This blend is from Huehuetenango, Guatamala and has a fruity flavor profile, with notes of plum and mandarin, and some nutty sweetness from brown sugar.

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3

KonaDecaf KonaDecaf Coffee Co. Medium Roast

KonaDecaf Coffee Co. Medium Roast
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Made in Hawaii, this company specializes in decaf, so they know what they're doing. This medium roast is the perfect middle-of-the-road blend for lovers of coffee but caffeine avoiders. 

4

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend Decaf

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend Decaf
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This light roast has notes of sweetness and nuttiness with a clean mouthfeel to finish.

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Bean & Bean Bean & Bean Decaf Single Origin

Bean & Bean Decaf Single Origin
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This cup will take you on a journey with twists of citrus and turns of brown sugar. 

6

Jo Coffee Jo No Fun Jo Decaf

Jo No Fun Jo Decaf
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A full-bodied blend that's complex and will have you tasting blueberry and milk chocolate.

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Volcanica Coffee Volcanica Decaf Coffee

Volcanica Decaf Coffee
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This high-end blend brings together the coffees of Central and South America in a medium-bodied roast.

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Trailhead Coffee Roasters Decaf Columbia

Decaf Columbia
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The balanced medium roast of this decaf is exactly what you need when over caffeinated. It hails from Oregon and is made using a Colombian sugarcane process.

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Mother Tongue Yummy Decaf

Mother Tongue Yummy Decaf
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The beans come from a 110 year-old farm in Nicaragua and the blend tastes like cherry chocolate cake.

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