Easy Afternoon Half Caf

A 50/50 blend of Nicaraguan arabica and Colombian sugar cane decaf for those who prefer a half-caf coffee. It combines coffee from La Bastilla with decaf from La Serranía, offering an alternative to your usual fully caffeinated brew.

Choose your coffee

Available sizes: 350g, 2x 350g, 1kg. Choose whole bean to grind at home, or select a grind to suit your brewing equipment.

Origin and processing

• Origins: 50% Nicaragua La Bastilla / 50% Colombia La Serranía
• Composition: 100% Arabica blend
• Varietals: Yellow & Red Catuai (Nicaragua) / Caturra & Castillo (Colombia)
• Processing: Washed process / Sugar Cane decaf blend
• Altitude: 1250-1450m / 1500-1750m

Our coffees are roasted daily and shipped to you at peak flavour. We aim to deliver all our coffees within 2-7 days of roasting so you get the best flavour for as long as possible.

Our Easy Afternoon half caf is ideal for later in the day without sacrificing sleep. 71mg represents 18% of the 400mg maximum recommended daily intake.

Direct trade Nicaraguan component from pristine mountainous estate
Colombian component from 50+ dedicated producers across isolated Andes mountains
Colombian portion decaffeinated using innovative Sugar Cane Process (99.7% caffeine removal using ethyl acetate derived 100% from sugar cane)
Hand-sorted and processed with particular attention to drying
LDPE4 recyclable packaging
Solar-powered roastery operations

Espresso Brewing

Coffee: 18g (4 tablespoons) - double shot
Water: 36-40ml output
Time: 25-30 seconds
Temperature: 91-93°C
Pressure: 9 bars
Grind: Fine (like table salt)
Caffeine: 71mg per double shot

Method: Perfect afternoon coffee with chocolate, honey and warming spice notes. Half the caffeine, all the flavour.

Pour Over

Coffee: 22g (5 tablespoons)
Water: 350ml
Time: 3-4 minutes
Temperature: 91-93°C
Grind: Medium (like caster sugar)
Caffeine: 88mg per cup

Method: Ideal for afternoon brewing when you want coffee flavour without disrupting evening sleep.

French Press

Coffee: 17g (3.5 tablespoons)
Water: 250ml
Time: 4 minutes
Temperature: 91-93°C
Grind: Coarse (like sea salt)
Caffeine: 68mg per cup

Method: Rich, satisfying cup perfect for post-lunch or early evening enjoyment

The most important factor affecting caffeine content is the weight of coffee used, not the brewing method. Here's how it works:

• More coffee = More caffeine: Using 30g (6.5 tablespoons) instead of 22g (5 tablespoons) increases caffeine by approximately 36%
• Brewing method matters less: The extraction efficiency varies only slightly between methods
• Personal control: You can easily adjust caffeine levels by changing the coffee dose

Quick Caffeine Reference:

• Light caffeine (under 50mg): Single espresso from any coffee, or any decaf brew
• Moderate caffeine (50-150mg): Double espresso, standard V60, half caf options
• Higher caffeine (150mg+): French press with full dose, or increasing coffee weight in any method

Grind Size Guide:

• Fine (like table salt): For espresso machines - allows proper extraction under pressure
• Medium (like caster sugar): For pour over methods like V60 - balanced extraction
• Coarse (like sea salt): For French press - prevents over-extraction during long steeping

1. For stronger caffeine: Increase coffee dose rather than over-extracting
2. For milder caffeine: Choose half caf or decaf, or reduce coffee weight
3. Consistent dosing: Use scales for repeatable caffeine levels, but tablespoons work in a pinch
4. Time awareness: Remember our recommendation to switch to half caf or decaf from 3pm for better sleep
5. Grind fresh: Always grind just before brewing for the best flavour and caffeine extraction

All caffeine levels are lab-tested estimates based on 4.5g per tablespoon. Individual sensitivity varies, and we recommend staying within 300-400mg daily depending on your weight and tolerance.