Another's Decaf Prayers Answered: Savor This Tasty, Stimulant-Absent Cold Brew Concentrate
Craving cold brew, but can't handle the caffeine? Fear no more, my friend! Our editors have Unearthed a divine decaf concentrate from Orbital Coffee - and it's surprisingly delicious!
If, like me, caffeine wrecks your day, or you're simply trying to curb your intake, consider yourself fortunate. The cosmos has bestowed upon us a heavenly decaf concentrate from Orbital Coffee. I kid you not; it tastes as good, if not better, than high-end cold brews from hipster coffee shops.
Those who drink decaf day in and day out often struggle to find decaffeinated cold brew options. I've long fallen back on DIY French press methods, with mixed results. When warmer weather rolls in, I can't help but feel a pang of envy as I see everyone flaunting their delicious cold brews.
So, when I caught wind that Orbital Coffee specializes in decaf blends, and specifically offers a coffee concentrate perfect for cold brew, I knew I had to try it out. Orbital uses a chemical-free Swiss water decaffeination process, ensuring the natural flavors remain intact, with no yucky extra chemicals to worry about.
Orbital offers three concentrate options, all of which are certified organic: Ethiopia decaf cold brew concentrate, 99% decaf; Colombia decaf cold brew concentrate, 97% decaf; and a half-caff concentrate, 50% decaf. As I discovered, the half-caff is too robust for my taste buds, so I stuck with the Ethiopia and Colombia cold brews.
The Ethiopia concentrate delivers a rich, velvety, and creamy flavor, with peach, molasses, and brown sugar notes. The Colombia concentrate leans juicier, with citrusy undertones paired with caramel, dark chocolate, and brown sugar for a bright, silky honey finish.
I'm head-over-heels smitten with both flavors. They rival high-quality iced coffee or cold brew in flavor and texture, all without the subsequent caffeine rush. I'd often drink two cups a day without feeling any caffeine jitters. Plus, they're gentler on the stomach, with lower acidity levels compared to regular coffee concentrates.
Each bottle is available in two sizes - 16 ounces, providing 8-10 servings, and 32 ounces, supplying 18-20 servings of coffee. Jumpstart your mornings with one of these decadent concentrates!
While both concentrates can be warmed and enjoyed hot, I preferred savoring them over ice. Finding truly opulent and decaffeinated cold brews is like finding a unicorn. You can get them directly from the Orbital website for either $15 or $30, depending on the size. As of now, they don't seem to have an Amazon storefront, but hopefully, that will change soon!
While Orbital Coffee concentrates can be found on their official website, as mentioned, you may want to explore online marketplaces, specialty coffee stores, or local coffee shops and gourmet food stores for other options. Happy hunting, my caffeine-shunning coffee lover!
- Surprisingly, there are options for decaffeinated cold brews available beyond homemade methods, and one such option is the content from Orbital Coffee.
- If you're interested in exploring different lifestyle choices, such as health-and-wellness or food-and-drink, you might appreciate the science behind Orbital Coffee's decaf concentrates, which are made using a chemical-free Swiss water decaffeination process.
- When it comes to shopping-home, consider adding Orbital Coffee's decaf concentrates to your cart if you're a fan of cooking and enjoy making your own cold brews, as both the Ethiopia and Colombia decaf cold brew concentrates offer rich, complex flavors that compare favorably to high-end cold brews from hipster coffee shops.
