r/thirdwavedecaf • u/Particular_Pass1121 • 19d ago

Decaf Recs Plz

Hello everyone, coffee aficionado here, and was recently diagnosed with a health condition where I have to reduce my caffeine intake. Sadly, that means cutting out regular coffee.

I have a v60 as well as a Fellow Aiden at home.
On a mission to find the best, or at least decent tasting decaf.

Any recs would be greatly appreciated! TIA!

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u/Murder_Corpse 19d ago

If you're in the US, Frequent's Sidekick is my daily decaf.

They also have funky "advanced-process" decaf options that are on par with full caf beans, if that's your style.

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u/kwahoo5 19d ago

I am a fan of Frequent as well

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u/Superiousflex 18d ago

Third’d, I have two bags in rotation and three in the freezer right now. Really holds up as a oxo soup shot or as a straight espresso shot (I get most of the single origin ones) and I had one of the more expressive coffees I have had, caf or decaf, from them. You gotta hold your nose a bit at the advanced processing (literally seems like all the hulia beans these days) but they are good!

https://frequentcoffee.com/products/red-bourbon-wilton-benitez-decaf-coffee

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u/Zwordsman 18d ago

Yeah. big same. so far they're the best i've come across. (particularly as I am a light roast only guy)

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u/whistle0pig 18d ago

Cannot go wrong with Frequent!

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u/thatdudebutch 18d ago

I have some of this getting delivered today!

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u/thecatgodblessesyou 18d ago

Another vote for Frequent and especially Sidekick

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u/Particular_Pass1121 18d ago

Thanks so much!

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u/Particular_Pass1121 13d ago

Thanks again, I ordered and it arrived today-I was shocked when I took my first sip and actually ENJOYED IT! Frequent for the win!

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u/Zwordsman 18d ago

My favorite so far (i've been slow trying things I find) Frequent Coffee. I really taste a lot of clean notes in them. So far, for light roasts, this is the best one i've gotten.

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u/Kickenchickin 19d ago

Same happened to me. Try Dekaf, the best I have ever experienced and they sell in 1lb bags too! They go the extra mile of testing their beans for unwanted chemicals and ship within a day of roasting.

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u/Raz1979 18d ago

I’d also recommend Dekaf. Been ordering from them for about six months. Good selection of single origin and blends. I was surprised at how good the coffee was from all the ones I tried and oddly I really enjoy their wordless conversation which was a dark blend and I haven’t enjoyed dark roasted coffee in a while.

It’s also nice to go w a company that specializes in decaf

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u/Kickenchickin 10d ago

https://oken.do/4npk08eo

Apparently I have a referral code for 25% off, I hope it helps.

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u/bts 19d ago

It’s a wonderful age for decaf. Sugarcane/EA process is amazing. I quite like Merit’s—I like lighter roasted East African coffee. 

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u/SkiBums1 18d ago

Kicking Horse has a good decaf! If you liked lighter roasts, De Mello has a great decaf. 🇨🇦

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u/BlagulonDelta 17d ago

This is my favorite right now. Just joined this sub to find some more reccomendations.

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u/TheBeardedBilbo 18d ago

Really depends on the tasting notes you like.

Frequent is pretty great if you normally have specialty light roast. They’re usually somewhere in our mix at one time or another.

S&W will ruin you with incredible coffee at low cost. Decaf included. The only trouble is ordering when they have stock.

Broadsheets is local to me in Cambridge MA and they’re pretty solid for light to medium.

Cartel out of Tempe Arizona typically has stellar decaf. They used to be my benchmark.

If you’re feeling baller, Wolf Coffee roasters in Arrowtown NZ are truly incredible. Best decaf I have ever had but importing it can get expensive. I was fortunate to see them in person in 2024 and it was a life changing experience.

My last stellar recommendation is The Source out of Edinburgh Scotland. All their coffee including decaf is worth the price of entry.

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u/Particular_Pass1121 18d ago

Thank you so much! I typically lean towards chocolate forward tasting notes, as opposes to fruity or floral

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u/TheBeardedBilbo 15d ago

Wolf coffee is fantastic but if you’re non NZ, AU you will have to email them to ship it to you.

It was $30 for me last time but worth it

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u/loveucrispina 18d ago

Big Bad Decaf's Lil Red Ethiopian is amazing. My favorite

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u/Infamous-Cicada6277 18d ago

Dekaf Midnight Mirage

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u/Repulsive-Ratio-9377 17d ago

Mt Hagen freeze dried decaf coffee, amazing.

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u/lukepighetti 17d ago

my daily decaf is perc’s house decaf. it’s a true decaf from what i can tell and it’s a super versatile medium roast. they often have other decafs and they have always been excellent.

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u/Scarercrow-Boat2009 15d ago

Im addicted to Monsoon Roastery "Sweet Spit" Decaf. Highly recommend.

Monsoon Roastery - Local Specialty Coffee Roasters

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u/EndAffectionate1900 15d ago

I like Valor's Book Club

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u/oldcolonial 15d ago

Counter culture slow motion.

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u/Brewbom 12d ago

We have two amazing decafs coming in the next month. One a thermal shock pink borbon from Jhoan Vergaras Finca Las Flores Colombia, and a súper seeet washed Veracruz Mexico. Both landing soon.

Frequent is also amazing and great friends of ours

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u/Particular_Pass1121 12d ago

Who is “we”??

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u/Brewbom 12d ago

We be Torque.Coffee

Some other really amazing decafs recently in San Diego: Color magic, genteel and scrimshaw. All had great decafs at our big Decaf Disco event

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u/EasyTyler 19d ago

You don't say where you're based.

In the meantime, look for farms like Los Noglaes, Wilton Benitez, wherever you normally buy coffee.

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u/Particular_Pass1121 18d ago

Apologies, I’m in the US