HALF CAFF NAUGHTY SURFER from The Naughty Dog roastery is an espresso blend that combines the best of both worlds—the full flavor of specialty coffee and a lower caffeine content. The result is a well-balanced cup with a pleasantly higher acidity, in which notes of cranberries, blackberries, and sweet nougat pralines gradually unfold. The fruity juiciness lends the coffee liveliness and freshness, while the nougat-like sweetness creates a long, smooth aftertaste. It’s an espresso that feels light and elegant, yet offers enough complexity to satisfy even the most discerning lovers of specialty coffee.
The blend consists of two carefully selected coffees with different origins and characters. The first comes from Ethiopia, where the Tigist Abyot lot delivers the typical fruitiness and aromatic complexity for which Ethiopian coffees are renowned. The second component is the Colombian Pink Bourbon DECAF, a decaffeinated coffee from one of today’s most sought-after varieties. Combining these two lots creates a harmonious blend that retains a distinctive flavor profile while offering a pleasantly lower caffeine content, so you can enjoy it even later in the day.
Each part of the blend undergoes a different processing method that highlights its natural character. The Ethiopian Tigist Abyot is processed using the natural method, in which the coffee cherries are dried whole, along with their pulp. This gives it a more pronounced fruitiness, fuller sweetness, and richer aroma. Colombian Pink Bourbon DECAF, on the other hand, uses the washed processing method, which brings clarity, elegance, and a well-defined structure to the cup. It is precisely the contrast between these two methods that creates the resulting balance, thanks to which notes of cranberries, blackberries, and nougat pralines blend beautifully in the cup.