I tried the Bridge City decaf El Volcan and Equator Coffees Decaf Las Flores Thermal Shock, both of which were on the lighter side. The Bridge City had more citrus notes that were balanced with spice, which I really enjoyed. The Equator was a little more on the sweet side—almost tasting like a dessert in coffee form. I could easily see the Equator blend doubling as an after-dinner coffee or as a digestif after a meal.
Best for the office: Driftaway
Pros
- Seven different bag sizes (from 8 oz. to 5 lbs.)
- Save money if you pay annually
- Great flexibility for office or team orders
Cons
- Single roaster with only one decaf coffee option
- Price: $19 per 12-ounce bag
- Delivery frequency: Every week, 2 weeks, or 4 weeks
- Go-to order: Medium and dark roast whole bean (three single-origin coffees, with 4 ounces each)
Driftaway’s setup feels very personalized. You can adjust both bag size and delivery schedule to match your coffee needs; however, they only have one decaf coffee, so there’s only so much you can do.
That said, they sent two different blends for me to test: the Caturra (a light roast with notes of peach, lemongrass, and spice cake) and the Colombia Mustafa (a medium roast with brown sugar, raisin, and molasses). The Columbia roast was cozy and fall-ready, and the Caturra light roast ended up being one of the smoothest blends I tried overall.
You get to decide the size of the coffee bags, frequency of delivery, and frequency of pay, which gives you a few different ways to approach your subscription. Driftaway also includes a 5-pound bag option, which is ideal for office ordering.
Most elite decaf coffee options: Podium Coffee Club
Podium Coffee Club Subscription
Pros
- Easy to edit, pause, or cancel at any time
- Features award-winning roasters from around the world
Cons
- Only two tier options
- Less variety
- Price: Platinum tier is $29.50 each month and Gold tier is $22.50. You get two deliveries per month of a 10.5 ounce bag for this price.
- Delivery frequency: Twice per month
- Go-to order: Platinum tier to get all the award-winning roasters and beans.
Podium Coffee Club is for anyone who wants the crème de la crème of beans. Setup is straightforward. You pick your tier (standard is Gold or upgrade to Platinum for an extra $7), and from there, they curate award-winning roasts from across the globe, choosing only the champions from coffee awards like the U.S. Coffee Championships, the Good Food Awards, and the Golden Bean. It really makes you feel like you’re tasting the best of the best from all over the world.
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