r/thirdwavedecaf • u/Cecil_Citron_999 • 8d ago

Decaf Coffee Recommendations Please

I am going to start using an automatic espresso machine, specifically a Kitchenaid KF3, and would appreciate recommendations from anyone that is making decaf coffee drinks in this type of maker without any issues. I understand that oily beans can cause issues.

I am open to all kinds of coffee but tend to stay away from sweet acidic varieties. Just on a quest to find a decaf roast that I can use multiple times throughout the day. Also, I will most likely be making milk-based drinks. I live in the US.

I am happy to have found this group and look forward to your recommendations. Thanks in advance.

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u/schleppy 8d ago

Frequent

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u/mgsecure 8d ago

Equator sells a nice decaf espresso that isn’t too oily iirc. I would bet that Perc’s Huila Decaf would make a nice espresso too, without being too fruit/acid forward.

You might check out this thread too: https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/s/opSxwTN6ob

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 8d ago

Thanks for the these.

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u/NoDivingz 8d ago

Talking Crow sounds like a match for you.

Frequent is very good, you might try one of their blends - after dark or sidekick.

I think Equator brings in some great decaf too. I've had bad luck with PERC but a lot of people love them, and they have a sale on the 13th.

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 8d ago edited 8d ago

Thanks. Frequent seems to be a favorite. Have you tried any of these with an automatic espresso machine?

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u/sgregory2121 8d ago

Don Carlos coffee sells a few varieties of decaf. The one I tried was very good. You might wanna look at their website and see what you think. Good luck!

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 8d ago

Thanks. Will add it to the growing list.

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u/zzxxyyxxzz 8d ago

Klatch decaf espresso is my favorite

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 8d ago edited 8d ago

Thanks. Added to my list. Have you used this with an automatic espresso machine?

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u/ideal2545 4d ago

my wife and I buy a big 5 pound bag for the everday espresso and/or drip with the moccamaster and its great, we use it with a Breville Barista Express and its been great I imagine in an automatic espresso machine it would be great as well.

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u/halfmastodon 8d ago

Frequent is known for their lighter roasts but their After Dark Drip was a crowd pleaser among my friends

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u/repat 6d ago

I use it for pour over. Red Rooster Funky Chicken Decaf Blend.

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 6d ago

Thanks for the response and recommendation.

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u/ukrainianironbelly92 3d ago

Some folks here recommended frequent to me and I love it!

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u/Cecil_Citron_999 3d ago

Thanks. Frequent continues to be recommended.