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A medium filter, friendly roast. These beans are delicious as a
black coffee or perfectly pair with milk.
Decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process, this means a better tasting, chemical free decaffeinated coffee only using water.
TASTING NOTES: |
HONEY, WARMING SPICES & CHOCOLATE |
ORIGIN: | MEXICO |
ARABICA/ROBUSTA: | 100% ARABICA |
ROAST: | MEDIUM ROAST |
ALTITUDE: | 1100-1600 MASL |
DECAF PROCESS | MOUNTAIN WATER PROCESS |
CERTIFICATION: | RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED |
CAFFEINE: | SINGLE ESPRESSO (7g): 11mg DOUBLE ESPRESSO (18g): 28mg FILTER (14g): 22mg |
Our caffeine levels have been lab tested based on the caffeine per gram of coffee. The above caffeine levels are for the above grams of coffee which are average weights by brew method.
Please note caffeine levels vary from batch to batch as well as with the grind type and brew method. 300-400mg of caffeine is the max RDA, depending on your weight. We recommend swapping to a half-caf or decaf from 3pm.
See our blog or email for more caffeine information.
Water processed decaffeinated coffee is 99% caffeine free, whereas coffees decaffeinated with the Methylene Chloride process are about 98% free. Any coffee that is classed as decaffeinated must be 97% caffeine free.
Brew Guide
Espresso Brewing
Pour over
French Press
Understanding caffeine strength
Understanding Caffeine Strength
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 22g (5 tablespoons) instead of 17g (3.5 tablespoons) increases caffeine by approximately 29%
- 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, French press
- Higher caffeine (150mg+): V60 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
Pro Tip
Pro Tips:
- For stronger caffeine: Increase coffee dose rather than over-extracting
- For milder caffeine: Choose half caf or decaf, or reduce coffee weight
- Consistent dosing: Use scales for repeatable caffeine levels, but tablespoons work in a pinch
- Time awareness: Remember our recommendation to switch to half caf or decaf from 3pm for better sleep
- 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.
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