Half-caff, full flavor, and still just as sassy! The second version of The Naughty Dog blend is perfect for those moments when you want a truly flavorful cup, but not necessarily a full dose of caffeine. This low-caff blend of Ethiopian and Colombian beans is playful, sweet, and surprisingly lively, with a higher acidity that gives the coffee zing and energy. The flavor profile features a candy-like note reminiscent of Skittles, complemented by a floral touch of hibiscus, a subtle nutty pistachio, and a richer, dessert-like finish of chocolate fondant. The resulting profile is distinctive, unique, and fun, yet well-balanced. Fresh, bold, and a little cheeky—exactly what you’d expect from the name.
The blend consists of two distinctly different coffees that, however, complement each other perfectly in the end. The base is Colombia El Diviso, adecaffeinated washed coffee that brings clarity, structure, and a sweeter, smoother foundation. The second component is Ethiopia Lalesa slowdry, a naturally processed Ethiopian coffee that brings fruitiness, floral notes, and livelier aromas to the blend. It is precisely the combination of Colombian clarity and Ethiopian wildness that gives this blend its specific character. It is not a compromise blend just because it contains less caffeine—on the contrary, it comes across as a full-fledged, well-thought-out coffee with its own signature, confidently pursuing its own flavor profile.
The combination of two different processing methods also plays a key role in the final flavor profile . The washed component contributes to a clean profile, brighter acidity, and more precisely defined flavors, while the natural part of the blend adds sweetness, a fuller body, and a more pronounced fruity character. As a result, clarity meets playfulness, lightness meets intensity, and freshness meets a dessert-like aftertaste in the cup. Hibiscus and candy-like fruitiness make the first impression, pistachios add a gentle roundness, and chocolate fondant wraps the entire profile into a sweet, smooth finish. The result is a filter coffee that is fun, unique, and wonderfully drinkable at any time of day, even when you don’t want a full caffeine hit.