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Decaffeinated Coffee Beans
We take our decafs seriously.
Need all the soul of a rich coffee experience without the buzz? Paddle&Brew might just become your next favorite find! We choose our decaffeination methods to remove caffeine in a chemical-free manner, while preserving the coffee's inherent notes and flavour. So the cup you end up with doesn't taste like a compromise. It just tastes like coffee.
Prefer something smooth and easy-drinking, or want your roast to hit a bit harder? Our medium and medium-dark roasts have you covered either way. Always roasted in small batches with precision, love and a bit of magic, our decaf beans are ethically sourced by paying farmers up to 400% higher than the corporations. So get yourself our premium beans and enter a newly brewed era of decaf with us!
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Starry Night Decaf
We source our premium Starry Night Decaf beans from Peru. This chemical-free decaf Swiss Water coffee showcases the inherent sweetness of the coffee bean through a clean, silky & refined profile.
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Taste: Delicate fruit notes, nutty flavors, smooth chocolate aftertaste.
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Experience: A smooth coffee for afternoon resets or relaxing nights in.
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Medium Roast: Crafted for smooth complexity without any bitterness.
Dream Decaf (Medium)
Are you searching for an indulgent and rich decaffeinated coffee experience? Our Dream Decaf coffee has you covered! This micro-roasted coffee from Ethiopia’s Sidama region is decaffeinated using the MC method to preserve the natural coffee oils. This gives it the "fruit-forward" punch that’s true to the coffee’s original heirloom variety.
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Taste: Crisp apple flavors with a hint of almond nuttiness.
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Experience: A full-bodied coffee for when you need a coffee kick without the high.
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Medium Roast: Roasted for maximum sweetness and a long aftertaste.
If you are looking for other variants in this roast category, be sure to check out our micro-roasted beans collection!
How Decaf Actually Happens?
Decaffeination is a bit of a craft. It happens while the beans are still green and unroasted. Since caffeine is tucked deep inside the bean, removing it requires a careful balance of water, temperature, and pressure to make sure the flavor stays put. Here is how the magic happens:
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The Swiss Water Process: You’ll see this on many specialty labels because it’s 100% chemical-free. It uses a specialized coffee extract and the power of osmosis to pull caffeine out while leaving the flavor compounds behind. It results in a very clean, transparent cup.
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The Methylene Chloride (MC) Method: Often called "European Prep," this traditional method is a favorite for maintaining a coffee’s heavy body. A targeted agent bonds with the caffeine, and the beans are then steamed to remove any trace of it. Since the agent evaporates at a low 104°F, it’s long gone before the beans ever hit the 400°F roaster.
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The Sugar Cane Process: This one is often the most surprising. It uses a natural byproduct of fermented sugarcane to gently wash the caffeine away. It’s incredibly flavor-friendly and often leaves the coffee tasting even sweeter and more rounded than it started.
Health and Lifestyle Benefits of Decaf Coffee
Decaf coffee beans give you all the wonderful things you enjoy in coffee while stripping away the things that can harm your health. Here is what it does for you:
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Your Heart Will Thank You: Two to three cups a day is all it takes. That simple habit has been linked to a lower mortality risk in a study published in PubMed. This is because the antioxidants and bioactive compounds responsible for it, such as polyphenols, remain completely intact during the decaffeination process.
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No More Stomach Drama: Less caffeine means your stomach produces far less hydrochloric acid. According to a clinical trial published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, acid reflux is significantly reduced when you switch to decaf.
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Sleep Like You Mean It: In an article published in the journal Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, you’ll be able to see that decaf carries far too little caffeine to stimulate your nervous system and cause sleep disturbances. Have a cup after dinner, and you'll still wake up rested.
Your relationship with coffee just got a whole lot better. Pour yourself a cup of Paddle&Brew and discover what great decaf really tastes like!
FAQs
Why do different decaf methods matter when I am choosing coffee?
Because of one bad method, the flavor can be completely gone, giving you a horrible coffee experience. This is why we pick the decaf process based on the bean, not convenience, and the difference is obvious in the taste.
Can I drink decaf multiple times a day without overdoing it?
That is the whole point! No caffeine means no build-up, no crash, and no reason to stop at one. Drink as many cups as your day calls for.
How do I know if a decaf coffee will feel light or rich before buying?
We describe every roast clearly so you are never guessing. Pick what sounds right, and that is exactly what you will get!
Does decaf coffee still have natural compounds beneficial to my body?
More than you would realize! Decaf keeps a lot of what makes coffee good for you. Our process is chosen specifically to make sure as little of that is lost as possible.
What makes small-batch decaf better than mass-produced options?
Smaller batches mean we actually know what is in every bag, and so do you. If a small-batch is not roasted to perfection, it never reaches you. It’s so small that we consume it.
Why is ethical sourcing important when I buy decaf coffee?
The bean's journey starts long before it reaches us. Better conditions, fair pay, and responsible farming produce better coffee.
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Explorer's Coffee
These coffees are not for the faint of heart. They are bold, brave and beautiful with Wine-like acidity and mouthfeel, these would transport you to the sunlit vineyards of France.
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On a quest for fresh roasted specialty coffee beans? You are in the right place! Born out of love for coffee, Paddle&Brew believes in bringing the finest single-origin beans to your mornings. From bright, antioxidant-rich light roasts to smooth, low-acid medium blends, our micro-roasts perfectly balance flavors and body. And this is what we believe in delivering with every single ethically sourced bean.
Our team offers exclusive hand-selected precision-roasted coffee beans in small micro and nano-lots. Whether you crave the strawberry notes of “First Light” or the elegance of “Humble Hum”, we bring to you our extraordinary collection. Shop now!
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Our exclusive, small-batch specialty premium coffee beans with different flavor profiles include:
Light Roast
Our premium light roasts are all about celebrating the bean's true origin. By roasting just enough to highlight delicate, tea-like qualities, we preserve those bright floral notes and zesty acidity. It’s a must try for any connoisseur wanting to experience the pure, unadulterated taste of our exclusive nano-lots.
Feeling tempted? Now you can experience the ultimate variety with our light-roast stars: The Moose Musing, Mountain Mist, and Sun-kissed Siesta.
Light-Medium
With no surface oil, these beans are light brown. Their honey-like sweetness and a rounded mouthfeel highlight the stone-fruit undertones. By offering a balanced, versatile light-roast flavor, they combine the body and nuttiness of a medium roast. Making them a good to-go choice for a clean daily cup.
You can now experience the perfect balance of brightness and body with our Lark Song and Humble Hum. Buy coffee beans online.
Medium
Enjoy our medium roasted coffee beans, which hit the perfect sweet spot between bright acidity and smooth body. We roast these small batches to develop a rich, caramelized sweetness while keeping those vibrant fruit notes intact. It’s a balanced, crowd-pleasing cup designed for anyone who loves a complex yet silky-smooth morning brew.
So, explore our single-origin medium-roast coffee must-have collection: The First Light, Starry Night Decaf, and Dream Decaf.
Understanding Micro-Roasted Coffee Beans
The process uses precise temperature control to develop a nuanced flavor profile, resulting in micro-roasted coffee beans. These micro-roasted coffee beans deliver high freshness, quality, and craftsmanship, preserving their origin.
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Small-Batch Roasting
When it comes to overseeing each and every coffee bean, roasting tiny 1–5-pound batches is the right approach. By using this precision, we can prevent over-roasting. This helps to lock in the vibrant, unique origin flavors that big industrial roasts usually destroy.
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How Micro-Roasting Enhances Flavor
More precisely, micro-roasters adjust the heat to highlight intrinsic fruit, floral, and acidic notes. This craftsmanship enhances the depth of flavor and complexity, which mass production often lacks.
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Precise Roast Profiles
We treat every batch like a unique recipe. By tweaking the heat to nail the Maillard reaction just right, we balance sweetness and acidity to pull out a much deeper, more complex cup.
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Bean Origin and Quality
These aren't mystery blends; they’re high-quality, single-origin beans from specific farms. You can actually taste the "terroir" things like the high altitude and rich soil that mass-produced coffee simply can’t replicate.
Here are some key factors that give micro-roast coffee its unique characteristics:
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Careful roast development produces cleaner cups with distinct acidity, body, and finish, appealing to specialty coffee drinkers.
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Moderate coffee consumption has been associated with enhanced metabolic rate and alertness due to caffeine’s physiological effects.
FAQ’s
How can I keep the original flavor of my micro-roasted beans as it is?
You can freeze your micro-roasted beans. An airtight container away from sunlight works too.
Does Dark Roast have more caffeine?
While dark roasts offer a bolder, more intense taste, they don’t have more caffeine.
Can I use these beans in my standard drip machine?
Definitely, our light and medium roasts are crafted to taste incredible in everything from a Pour Over to a French Press.
Which roast is best for a specialty coffee beginner?
Go for a medium roast like "First Light" for a smooth, sweet, and perfectly balanced introduction.
How soon should I brew after the roast date?
Give your beans about 3–7 days to "rest" so the flavors can fully settle before blooming into their peak self.
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Rare Coffees. Remarkable Stories.
Micro and Nano Lot coffees represent the pinnacle of specialty coffee — small, carefully selected parcels from a single farm, cooperative, or even a single plot of land. Every cup tells the story of a specific place, a specific harvest, and the hands that made it possible.
What Makes a Micro-Lot Special?
- Small-batch provenance — sourced from individual producers or family estates, not blended across farms
- Heirloom & rare varieties — cultivars like Geisha and El Eden that are prized for their complexity and rarity
- Distinctive processing — from extended dry fermentation to natural and washed methods that shape every flavor note
- Traceable origin — you know the region, the farm, and often the farmer behind every bag
These are coffees for the curious — for those who want to taste the difference that terroir, variety, and craft make in the cup.
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Traditional Single Origin Coffee Beans
At Paddle&Brew, every coffee bean in our single-origin coffee bean selection is from a single region, farm, or even a micro or nano lot. No blends, no masking. Every coffee bean is precision-roasted in small batches every week, maintaining the unique flavor profiles. From light roast to medium-dark, our beans come in a variety of roast levels, so you can enjoy what you love.
To best suit your brewing style, we can pre-grind the beans for you, customized for French Press, a Pour Over, or an Espresso. As a people-first company, we believe in only sourcing our premium coffee beans from ethically sourced, fairly traded, and sustainable sources. And, as a welcome offer for your first experience with our single-origin coffee, enjoy 25% off your very first subscription delivery.
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Everyday Coffee - A Balanced Cup
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Lark Song
Sourced from the Dominican Republic, Lark Song is a light-medium roast made from Red Caturra beans using the Red honey process. It offers a smooth chocolatey body with juicy, fruity acidity, sugarcane sweetness, creating a bright, balanced, and flavorful cup. Lark Song coffee also won the Golden Bean 2022 Bronze Medal for quality.
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The First Light
Looking for coffee that has been grown in the best conditions? You should try this one!! Between 1,900 and 2,100 meters above sea level, in Guji, Ethiopia, it is grown. With rare varieties and natural processing, it has a medium sweetness, a medium to high body, controlled acidity, and a slight bitterness. First Light coffee can be brewed with multiple methods: French press, as an espresso, or a bright Pour-over.
Fruity, Sweet, Unexpected
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Sun Kissed Siesta
Sun Kissed Siesta belongs in our unique line because we produced just 31 bags. It is from the Jinotega region of Nicaragua and uses Red and Yellow Caturra and Catuai coffee beans. It has been light roasted. The profile has honey and a baklava sweetness, with a tropical mango kiss.
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The Moose Musing
A 120-hour dry Fermentation process is employed to enhance the flavors of sweetness in The Moose Musing. This light roast Wush Wush, made from Ethiopian heirloom varieties, has a robust, fruit-forward taste with notes of sangria, along with floral notes and a sweet finish. This coffee is from Mesfin Girma in the SNNP region of Ethiopia.
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Humble Hum
Humble Hum gets its taste from a mix of Honey Processing and Carbonic Maceration. Controlled fermentation adds layers of flavor that are full of expression. This light roast has hints of chocolate, jasmine, and flowers, and then it gets rich like wine and ends with a slight citrus flavor. It comes from a rare Java varietal micro-lot at El Vergel Estate in Tolima, Colombia, near the El Ruiz mountain. This makes it even more unique.
Delicate, Tea-like, Floral
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Mountain Mist
Processed with Yellow Honey method, Mountain Mist is made from Geisha varietals to offer a sophisticated flavor profile. This light roast offers floral notes of jasmine and rose water, with a fruit juice-like flavor profile.
With a short fermentation of mandarin peel, this coffee is further enhanced with fruit notes, providing a more distinct flavor profile. This coffee was awarded a Silver Medal in Golden Bean 2022, showing careful processing and attention to detail from its Tolima, Colombia origin.
Understanding Single Origin Coffee Beans
There is only one location where single-origin beans come from, like a single farm, estate, or region. Not a single bean is mixed in from a different region than this one location.
This type of coffee is a real reflection of the soil, altitude, temperature, and process used in that particular region where the coffee is grown. This has a direct impact on the smell and taste, which is unique for that particular region.
Traceable means that single-origin coffee is traceable back to a particular farm or seller. As this is harvested at a particular time of year, the taste might differ slightly with every batch.
What makes single-origin coffee beans unique and premium?
Quality Selection and Defect Removal
Single-origin beans are carefully picked and sorted by hand to eliminate defective beans, such as those that are damaged or haven't matured. This produces a much more consistent and high-level cup of coffee.
Smaller Production Runs than Commercial Blends
The majority of the time spent growing, harvesting, and handling these products is more focused when done in smaller quantities, such as our Sun Kissed Siesta, which has only 31 bags per order. All of this focus yields a better quality product.
Elevated Quality Expectations
Many origins have met the standards required for defining "specialty", meaning they have been evaluated by an external expert for flavor, aroma, acidity, and overall balance. We choose the highest-scoring beans, helping to provide the best possible experience for consumers.
Choosing Varieties
We choose only those varieties of coffee that are considered refined and produce distinct flavors.
Fresh Crop Availability
Single-origin coffee is typically released immediately after harvest. This helps maintain the natural coffee aroma, oils, and flavor, making for a fresh and vibrant coffee experience.
Just one taste and your palate will want more of this incredible coffee! Come and see it for yourself. Contact us at ritima@paddleandbrew.us or 703-975-6948 and bring home coffee you’ll truly look forward to every day!!
FAQs
How do you keep single-origin coffee fresh?
Keep beans in a container that is air-tight and is away from light, heat, and moisture. Do not put it in the fridge because it can add moisture and smells that you don't want.
Does the taste of single-origin coffee change depending on the quality of the water?
Yes, using filtered or mineral-balanced water brings out the real flavor of traditional coffee, whereas hard or chlorinated water might dull it.
How Should Single-Origin Coffee Be Stored To Maintain Freshness?
Store beans in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid refrigeration, as it can introduce unwanted moisture and odors.
Does Water Quality Affect The Taste Of Single-Origin Coffee?
Yes, using filtered or mineral-balanced water helps highlight the traditional coffee’s true flavor, while hard or chlorinated water can dull its profile.
Can Single-Origin Coffee Be Used For Cold Brew?
Yes, it works well for cold brew, often bringing out smoother, sweeter, and less acidic flavor notes compared to hot brewing methods.
What Is The Ideal Coffee-To-Water Ratio For Single-Origin Coffee?
A common starting point is 1:15 to 1:18 (coffee to water), but slight adjustments help fine-tune strength and flavor.
Why Does Coffee Taste Better In Certain Cups Or Mugs?
Cup material and shape can influence heat retention and aroma concentration, subtly affecting the overall tasting experience.
How Can I Train My Palate To Identify Coffee Notes?
Regular cuppings, comparing different origins, and focusing on aroma, acidity, and aftertaste helps improve flavor recognition over time. Use the SCA training wheel as a guide while tasting.
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