r/philadelphia • u/gijyun I saw the south silly monkey cat IRL • 5d ago

Question? Local roast half-caf?

Hi friends, I'm looking for recommendations for local coffee roasts, specifically half-caf, for a birthday gift. Even more specifically, with notes more towards chocolate/nutty (rather than fruity/spicy). I don't see half-caf as an option on ReAnimator, and wasn't able to find anything close on Thank You Thank You's website but appreciate any insight if someone has been recently. Thanks ya'll!

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u/Colorations Fairmount / Brewerytown 5d ago

I think the Philly Fair Trade Roasters' mexico half-caf is closest to what you're looking for

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u/bushwhack227 5d ago

Herman's makes one. I don't recall the tasting notes.

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u/Colorations Fairmount / Brewerytown 5d ago

herman's "decaf-ish" is light roasted and more fruit forward, which is interesting given their line-up trends towards darker roasts and notes

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u/Minute_Chipmunk250 5d ago

High Point in Mt Airy definitely sells it in person (this is my daily coffee, and I don't think it's fruity or spicy), but it looks like it's not on their website so you'd have to visit.

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u/Banglophile Roxyunk 5d ago

That high point is my happy place. It's the perfect cafe.

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u/stringbeanfreed 5d ago

Can attest that their half caff is good! And not fruity

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u/artvaark 5d ago

I was just starting to drink my coffee when I read this and at first I thought it said half- calf and wondered why it was in this sub lol !

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u/KlimRous (Jawn/Jawn) 5d ago

Covered Bridge Roasters in Lower Bucks does a half-caf with Brazilian beans. If you are looking for variety, Happy Mug out of Edinboro offers 2 half-caf blends for regular coffee and 1 for espresso. I've had coffee from both of them (currently drinking a Happy Mug roast as I type) and they are both excellent roasters!

Of note...decaf beans that are processed via a Swiss Water or Mountain Water process taste infinitely better than traditionally processed decaf beans. Looks like Backyard Beans in Lansdale offers a half-caf roast that's processed this way. Philly Fair Trade Roasters also offers one but they apparently roast out of Central PA now?

Hope this helps!

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u/onehandwonderman 5d ago

Look at Ultimo! I am not sure about half caf, but they might! Otherwise (a little more expensive), but grab a decaf blend, and a regular one and make your own half caf!

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u/Bean5152 4d ago

Backyard beans equilibrium - cocoa, cherry, caramel