BECK ON BEANS: San Francisco Bay Coffee Decaf French Roast

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I already left my heart in San Francisco with SF Bay Coffee’s Fog Chaser blend and eco conscious business model.  A decaf, however... and a FRENCH ROAST decaf.... well, this I had to taste to believe.


    Decaf blends are notoriously bad and rival the reputation for criminal overoasting that curses most French Roasts. And not unfairly. The ability to roast a palatable coffee to the level deemed “French Roast” takes a keen eyed roaster with impeccable timing. Milliseconds stand between a lovely French Roast and absolute disaster. That’s why most French Roasts taste like French Boots. 


    This blend had two strikes before I even pressed the blinky button.


I wished the gentle people in San Francisco luck as the brew hit my mug and braced myself for inevitable disappointment.


And then, the disbelief. 


I buy decaf now. Decaf French roast. And I drink it. Happily. This is, apparently, a thing.


Leave it to the gentle people of SF Bay Coffee. Expert coffee roasters. 




Fragrance: Deep, briny earth with hints of banana, almond, and cocoa.  It’s what every jungle romance novel photo shoot should smell like. 


Flavor: Cocoa is the host of the party, introducing the other flavors throughout. Banana, sweet marzipan, and a dark, earthy roast are the most tantalizing, balanced combination of contrasting flavors. It’s like sitting in an Everglades airboat while someone hands you some warm, freshly baked, spiced banana bread and a hot cocoa. Not sensations you’d expect together, but they’re weirdly awesome and you’re not mad at the combo. 


Recommended for: 


  1. Sunset: This is the perfect evening cup. As complex and pleasant as your morning blend with way less punch in the adrenals. 
  2. Nightfall: Drink this blend pitch black if you dare. It’s beautiful and rich on its own. 


Not recommended for: 


  1. Dawn: If you need a Java jolt, this is not your best choice.
  2. High Noon: While I’m sure this blend would ice beautifully, I doubt it would maintain its best qualities. 


Would I buy again?

*sip* Why? Am I running low? ALEXA! ORDER MY COFFEE!!! Oh... that doesn\"t work when you type it.

 

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