Category: Coffee
Next up for decaf is Red Brick’s mainstay, El Pato from Cajamarca, Peru. Chosen for its rich texture, once decaffeinated, all the dark chocolatey notes brighten, turning into a creamy caramelly delight, making this the perfect all-day brew.
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Learn more by watching James Hoffmann's video on decaf explained.
I’ve tried a lot of decafs that end up flat and watery, but this one keeps that thick, creamy body even after the caffeine is stripped out. The dark chocolate bitterness mellows into something almost dessert-like, which is perfect for my after-dinner cup.
The caramel notes really come through in the milk, and the texture is thick enough to hold a latte together without turning watery. I’ve been reaching for this after dinner instead of my usual regular cup, and honestly, I don’t miss the caffeine one bit.
I've been missing real espresso since going decaf, and this one finally hits the spot. The dark chocolate notes really do come through, but they're softened into this creamy caramel sweetness that makes it dangerously easy to drink a second cup.
