Sometimes you just can't decide whether you need a caffeine boost or just the pure pleasure of taste. The latest offering from The Naughty Dog roastery, Half-Caff & Still Naughty Blend, solves this dilemma for you. This "half" blend is designed for those who want to drink coffee all day long but still crave something bold and unconventional in flavor. The base is a delicate and sweet Colombia Huila, naturally decaffeinated using sugar cane (De Caña). However, it is complemented by a true rock star of the coffee world – Colombia El Paraiso from visionary Diego Bermudez. This component has undergone a complex anaerobic washed process (Lychee Y05 cultivation), which brings incredible aromatic intensity and a "naughty" character to the blend, thanks to which you would never guess that you are drinking coffee with half the caffeine content.
The flavor profile of this blend is pure joy and nostalgia in one cup. The dominant element is incredible sweetness accompanied by higher acidity, which gives the coffee juice and dynamism. The first sip will transport you to summer thanks to the intense taste of strawberry milkshake – it is precisely that creamy, fruity, and sweet note that comes from the precise fermentation in El Paraiso. This fruity explosion is then softened by the elegant expression of pistachios, which give the coffee a pleasant nutty depth. The whole composition is then finished with a smooth aftertaste of milk chocolate that melts on the tongue and makes you want to take another sip. It is a blend that defies the rules and proves that modern coffee can be fun, complex, and incredibly sweet at the same time.
This blend has been specially tuned in the roastery for filter preparation. It is in alternative methods such as V60, Kalita, or Chemex that the contrast between the purity of washed decaf and the wildness of anaerobic Colombia develops best. The result is a cup with distinct layers that smells of fresh strawberries and exotic fruits, while retaining a solid chocolate base. The "Still Naughty" in the name is no accident—this coffee behaves like a full-fledged acid bomb, even though it is much kinder to you and your sleep. If you're looking for something to enjoy from your morning drip to your late afternoon cup, this turquoise blend is exactly the unorthodox choice you'll love.
- Altitude: 1,400–2,000 mabove sea level.