Oh, I'd like to hear about sources of decent decaf, too. I love coffee! I never have gotten excessive about it but that's partly because I'm very sensitive to it -- I really feel it after even just one cup. This week I've gone down to just one cup of half-caf but I'm not sure I can go lower than that if it means it's going to taste bad! Hopefully some readers here have some solutions to suggest...
I'd recommend Teeccino. They have a large and flavorful range of substitute non caffeinated coffee, with the express purpose of helping people get off coffee. I have never been a coffee drinker, so maybe I'm not the best to recommend it, but their teas are delicious (and they have them available either in a tea bag or as grounds you can use in a French press).
You introduced me to Andy Crouch. I am so glad you did! I read "The Life We're Looking For" over the summer and am reading "Strong and Weak" right now. I printed the article mentioned last week to make my way through it slowly. My work in education is through a digital delivery system with little classroom time (in Canada), and I see students losing out on this model. Though the tools are helpful, especially for students with language and processing barriers, I struggle to find balance. My last home-educated kiddo is in this model, and I struggle with some of the effects. Anyway, I always appreciate the articles you share.
As for coffee, I assume Canada is not an option to source your decaf, but if it were, Kicking Horse Decaf would be a winner. Locally (for me) roasted, and I have not found anything better in terms of taste and texture.
Making the switch to decaf is hard! I own Temecula Coffee Roasters (Temecula is halfway between LA and San Diego) and we have an awesome Fairtrade Swiss Water Decaf Peru as well as a HalfCaf that can help with the journey ;) I have loved your books and newsletter for years and I'd be thrilled to get some roasted and sent your way- just let me know where to send it!
Ooh! Thank you so much, Carrie; I'd love to get a bag (and would love to support your business). I normally turn off the chat feature here in Substack (can't handle one more inbox), but I'll briefly pause that so I can send you my email address + details. Thanks so much!
Two ideas for decaf. Whole Foods has a store brand swiss water process decaf that tastes decent. And I LOVE this herbal coffee from Rasa. They have a few different blends and one that I believe has a small amount of coffee? But it’s an adaptogenic coffee alternative and actually scratches the coffee itch in a way that tea doesn’t for me. I use the AIP friendly one because it doesn’t have nightshades, but they have some others that look great too. https://wearerasa.com/products/original-rasa
I have been decaf for many years (not including one cup of morning tea) and I had a hard time finding non chemically processed decaf so I started roasting my own beans. You can order beans from a bunch of websites for pretty inexpensive and I bought a Behmor coffee roaster. I had a few friends who roasted their own beans and we have been doing it ourselves for about 5 years now. My husband roasts his caffeinated beans and I roast my decaf.
In answer to your question, I think my present has been influenced by my past lately as well as my future. I recently attended a memorial service for a woman 6 years younger than I am. Since then I am struggling with a bunch of old hurts, future fears and present confusion. So many feels!
Two years ago I switched to Four Sigmatic Gut Blend as my daily home brew because of some bad acid reflux; the flair up of reflux was due to a combination of things, so I set about trying to heal in each area so I would not have to give up my morning coffee. I had already decreased my consumption to about 16-20 ounces a day because I had switched to buying local coffee and the price was more than grocery store prices. Currently, we are having a more than usual cold snap hear in Western Pa and I longed for more hot cups of coffee to start my day, but didn't want the caffeine spike, so I switched to the Four Sigmatic Half-Caf blend. Gut health and caffeine health needs met! I just received my Decaf blend from Four Sigmatic and will try that out next week. I continue to support my local coffee shops when I am out and about.
Yeah, we've thought of that...
Oh, I'd like to hear about sources of decent decaf, too. I love coffee! I never have gotten excessive about it but that's partly because I'm very sensitive to it -- I really feel it after even just one cup. This week I've gone down to just one cup of half-caf but I'm not sure I can go lower than that if it means it's going to taste bad! Hopefully some readers here have some solutions to suggest...
I'd recommend Teeccino. They have a large and flavorful range of substitute non caffeinated coffee, with the express purpose of helping people get off coffee. I have never been a coffee drinker, so maybe I'm not the best to recommend it, but their teas are delicious (and they have them available either in a tea bag or as grounds you can use in a French press).
Interesting!
You introduced me to Andy Crouch. I am so glad you did! I read "The Life We're Looking For" over the summer and am reading "Strong and Weak" right now. I printed the article mentioned last week to make my way through it slowly. My work in education is through a digital delivery system with little classroom time (in Canada), and I see students losing out on this model. Though the tools are helpful, especially for students with language and processing barriers, I struggle to find balance. My last home-educated kiddo is in this model, and I struggle with some of the effects. Anyway, I always appreciate the articles you share.
As for coffee, I assume Canada is not an option to source your decaf, but if it were, Kicking Horse Decaf would be a winner. Locally (for me) roasted, and I have not found anything better in terms of taste and texture.
Added note: I just found out it is sold in the US. https://kickinghorsecoffee.com/collections/coffee/products/decaf
I've actually heard of Kicking Horse Coffee!
Making the switch to decaf is hard! I own Temecula Coffee Roasters (Temecula is halfway between LA and San Diego) and we have an awesome Fairtrade Swiss Water Decaf Peru as well as a HalfCaf that can help with the journey ;) I have loved your books and newsletter for years and I'd be thrilled to get some roasted and sent your way- just let me know where to send it!
Ooh! Thank you so much, Carrie; I'd love to get a bag (and would love to support your business). I normally turn off the chat feature here in Substack (can't handle one more inbox), but I'll briefly pause that so I can send you my email address + details. Thanks so much!
Who do supply locally, Carrie? My son and daughter-in-law are in that area - and love coffee!
Roast House Coffee- out of Spokane WA!
Really REALLY good coffee! Deborah recently passed but left behind a people and world caring business!
https://roasthousecoffee.com/pages/sustainability-1
Two ideas for decaf. Whole Foods has a store brand swiss water process decaf that tastes decent. And I LOVE this herbal coffee from Rasa. They have a few different blends and one that I believe has a small amount of coffee? But it’s an adaptogenic coffee alternative and actually scratches the coffee itch in a way that tea doesn’t for me. I use the AIP friendly one because it doesn’t have nightshades, but they have some others that look great too. https://wearerasa.com/products/original-rasa
Ooh! This is interesting — thank you!
Try https://www.crimsoncup.com. I carried their coffee in my coffeehouse and it was the best decaf I have ever had.
I like Merit Coffee’s decaf!
I have been decaf for many years (not including one cup of morning tea) and I had a hard time finding non chemically processed decaf so I started roasting my own beans. You can order beans from a bunch of websites for pretty inexpensive and I bought a Behmor coffee roaster. I had a few friends who roasted their own beans and we have been doing it ourselves for about 5 years now. My husband roasts his caffeinated beans and I roast my decaf.
There are also a lot of small coffee business that do mail orders. Our friends have Happy Home Coffee and they have a monthly subscription
We really enjoy Wolfgang Puck Chef's Reserve Decaf.
I’d love to hear more about the tiny bits of decluttering!
Oh and I’m with you for the last poll. I have one of each! 😺🐶
In answer to your question, I think my present has been influenced by my past lately as well as my future. I recently attended a memorial service for a woman 6 years younger than I am. Since then I am struggling with a bunch of old hurts, future fears and present confusion. So many feels!
I struggle with caffeine too these days. I love two WI roasters, especially because they have a few options. So often decaf gets boring.
https://colectivo.com/collections/coffee/decaf
And….
https://wonderstate.com/collections/coffee
Two years ago I switched to Four Sigmatic Gut Blend as my daily home brew because of some bad acid reflux; the flair up of reflux was due to a combination of things, so I set about trying to heal in each area so I would not have to give up my morning coffee. I had already decreased my consumption to about 16-20 ounces a day because I had switched to buying local coffee and the price was more than grocery store prices. Currently, we are having a more than usual cold snap hear in Western Pa and I longed for more hot cups of coffee to start my day, but didn't want the caffeine spike, so I switched to the Four Sigmatic Half-Caf blend. Gut health and caffeine health needs met! I just received my Decaf blend from Four Sigmatic and will try that out next week. I continue to support my local coffee shops when I am out and about.