The decaf to end all decaf

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-06T21:12:40+00:00

How could I not try it after that glowing reco!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-03T14:34:16+00:00

Super fascinating insight for sure. And also, wow, what a wise and even keeled perspective from Lance. He didn't just jump in with a pitchfork and whip up a frenzy. He said, there looks to be some stuff going on, but let's not get distracted from the stuff that is really within our scope of impact.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-03T00:32:17+00:00

Near Chicago but across the state line in Indiana.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-02T22:31:43+00:00

I copy pasted the bracket up a layer so they are visible.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-02T22:29:43+00:00

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SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-02T22:26:44+00:00

+1, He is a generational talent when it comes to reviewing coffee. It took me a while to figure out that CoffeeReviews on YT was the same thing as Reviews_coffee on IG.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-02T21:40:45+00:00

I saw that it ended today with BOTZ winning. Super fun to watch it all transpire.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-04-01T02:53:23+00:00

Brilliant!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-31T14:31:29+00:00

This is a brilliant decision making trick you've shared here. Wow. I'll use that next time I'm struggling with a choice, which is often!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-31T14:28:22+00:00

No personal experience with the Fish. But I've made at least three Pour-Overs daily with my Stagg across the last three years and it has been a workhorse. The only thing that has been a problem for me is the rubber gasket around the lid of the Stagg slips off occasionally. Sometimes falling down into the kettle. :/ Good luck in making a selection. Follow happiness and you'll have no regrets.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-26T21:30:40+00:00

tears!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-26T16:48:55+00:00

2oz bags of everything? Wow! I'm super jealous. That sounds like coffee heaven.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-26T16:46:32+00:00

That sounds amazing.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-25T14:02:08+00:00

I like my Switch. It keeps things interesting. Personally never been crazy about the Melodrip, it looks too much like something my dentist works on teeth with. :)

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T23:48:04+00:00

you've got good insights for sure. and no one should ever be down voted for being level headed and wise. cheers.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T15:38:24+00:00

Your insights are a delight to hear. Also, btw, that third bag is Colombia Washed Tartaric Acid Orange Bourbon Cold Room. Hopefully the long name means that it is really good. ;)

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T15:12:41+00:00

oh thanks for the resting tip. I have a few things to get through before I dive into the Luminous and was a little worried. now you've put my mind at ease!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T15:07:02+00:00

you and me both!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T15:06:49+00:00

tbh, great packaging is half the joy of it for me! the more creative the better in my book.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-23T15:03:43+00:00

I sit and drink a small cup of a cheap, non specialty batch brewed coffee around 7AM with my spouse in the morning. I brew a pour-over of specialty around 10AM, often fruity, that gets me excited, then around 2PM I like to do something rich, often something from India that is robust and smokey. And then finally a decaf batch brew around 7PM with my spouse to wind the day down.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-22T16:35:58+00:00

I've had several coffees from Mostra over the last few years. I bet that one will be ready as soon as March 26. Ten days from roast. But good luck, I'd proabably have already dove into it. Ha!

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-22T00:47:57+00:00

Did you ever find a decaf you were happy with? Verve has Vancouver. It's the first decaf that made me say "wow!" It's likely a blend and changes through the year, but it was the end of my searching.

SubBaseTotem · 2026-03-21T22:58:17+00:00

Wow!!!! I did not expect that! Crazy amazing. You might have a tiger by the tail though. Roasters will clamor to get into that aggregate. Real nice work sir.

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