Bali Hai Organic Decaf Indonesia Blend SWP

by Tommy on December 11, 2018

To me, this lot of Bali is not as tasty as the previous lot. Not saying it isn't enjoyable, but that I was probably spoiled by the previous lot. I roast 90 g for 10 minutes in my Fresh Roast 500. 5 minutes at heat low, manually hitting Cool for 10 seconds every half minute, then heat high until 1st crack for 2 minutes, then heat medium for 3 minutes to complete the roast. 14.9% weight reduction. De-gas for at least 72 hours.

by Mike on July 9, 2018

This bean is good when roasted darker. I tried a city roast and it was not very tasty. This bean helped accomplish my goal of satisfying my craving for coffee without the caffeine. Also, I wait 2-3 days after roasting before brewing. Normally, I start brewing my caffeine roasts after 24 hours and am satisfied with the taste. Not the case with this one.

by Anonymous on December 17, 2006

I made the coffee and prepared myself for the usual ho hum decaf taste. I was knocked over!! This stuff tastes as good and the leaded blends. I am hooked.

by QWERTY on May 20, 2020

This is there best decaf, by my judgment, and I haven't even tried them all--yet. I'd be surprised if there's a better one available. Also, I didn't taste any earthy tones, which I equate to a dried grass smell/taste.

by Dan on January 18, 2020

I am not new to roasting, I’ve been buying coffee from CBC for 15+ years sooo much fun trying and testing coffees from all over the world. My wife likes to limit her caffeine intake so we tried the Bali SWP WOW! I hate to say it but it blows away a lot of my favorite beans away! I host coffee parties all the time and of course my caffeinated coffee goes the quickest, when I run out I’ll sneak in and pour the decaf craft into the caffeinated craft so I don’t have to pour out what is left, I get remarks like “saving the best for last?” I just smile and say “you caught me!”

by Stewart on August 17, 2020

I love a full bodied coffee, and what really sold me on this coffee was the description of how smooth it was. I usually take the roast to right at second crack, and this makes for a beautiful roast. If I’m going to enjoy a dessert after supper, I will brew a couple of cups of the Bali Hai. This is a wonderful and versatile bean to roast. Get some and enjoy the flow of the baritone sax.

by Laura on May 16, 2020

Great coffee as usual! Lightning fast service! I'm always totally pleased with CBC!

by Dennis J Lawler on February 6, 2020

I’m always on look out for better decaf. I like the darker roast with this one similar to earthy caffeinated beans from same region.

by Frank Ward on May 6, 2019

Bali Hai Organic Decaf is the best decaf I have roasted. It is also the best Organic decaf I have tasted. It stands up well next to both decaf Peru and decaf Columbia, which are the standard decafs in my New England area.

by Mike on March 6, 2019

I drink regular coffee but my wife can’t handle the caffeine so I ordered decaf for her. I had to roast it a little darker than regular coffee but the results were incredible. Perfect strong coffee taste.Better than some of the regular coffee I’ve tried. I make my afternoon espresso with it and love it. Definitely 10

by Jessie Moghaddas on February 2, 2019

Best decaf I ever had!

by Jessie Moghaddas on December 8, 2018

Amazing Decaf! Doesn't feel like a decaf! Great flavor! Roast medium or dark! I can easily see why it has such great reviews.

by mike boucher on November 18, 2018

I'm not a coffee expert but I've been roasting for about 3 years. This is one of my favorites by far. I roasted it 30 sec into 2nd crack. ..smooth,rich, I've used it for cappachinos, and Americanas and European coffee. I ordered 3 more lbs.

by Ralph Bellis on June 7, 2018

I tried many decafs and for it tasting just like regular coffe it is my favorite. This coffee allows me to still drink during day after my 4 cups of regular in morning with out messing with my blood pressure

by Anonymous on December 20, 2005

An excellent coffee even for those who don't usually drink decaf coffees. Have offered it to my "caffeine-only" friends, who are now convinced that a decaf coffee can be just as pleasing. This one has become my favorite. For those who want to spend a nice evening with a lot of flavor, but don't want the buzz. Has a very smooth aftertaste. For those who try it for the first time, I always get a "oooh".