Bali Hai Organic Decaf Indonesia Blend SWP

by darth_roaster on July 29, 2021

If I could only have one decaf, this would probably be it. I’ve roasted almost 10lbs of this so far and it’s consistently yielded a great cup. It’s what you want from a decaf - full body, chocolate flavor and a really satisfying finish with no bitter aftertaste. I roast on a FreshRoast SR800 and take this one to Full City +, right to the start of second crack. Decaf is a wonderful experience that is typically underestimated. I continue to be impressed by the quality of these decaf varieties. For this to be Swiss Water process rather than mountain water and taste this good is amazing. Highly recommended 👏

by Richie C on June 8, 2021

First decaf coffee that I have liked. I recently had to switch due to PVCs. As someone that roasts my own coffee and searched for years to find my ideal farms to source from, this has been a hard and depressing transition, but I'm thankful for finding this. It is the first decaf that roasts up and tastes bomb in a latte. I will be ordering a LOT more!

by Eddie on April 17, 2021

I keep coming back to this as my favorite decaf. Roasting my own has permitted me to enjoy a good cup and my friends are consistently impressed with the flavor profile possible with this decaf. I drink 95% + espresso and this bean dose well in this scenario. I roast small amounts, about 9 minutes total roasting time, to about 5 seconds into second crack and then actively cool the batch. it does seem better after about 2 day of rest.

by Anonymous on December 19, 2020

Great quality. Fun to roast.

by Duane on November 2, 2020

We are relatively new to roasting and this was a fantastic choice. We roast 8oz on a cafe genie for about 13.5 minutes with a max temp of 449 from room temp for medium to dark roast. I find it strong and tasteful enough. When brewing with a pour-over we found ourselves using a lot of grounds. But we found our favorite method is using a GSI four-cup expresso maker. This is our favorite coffee for morning (sometimes blended) and especially evenings. As noted by other reviewers this does need to de-gas.

by Gedeyenite on September 11, 2020

I was looking for a Papua New Guinea decaf and decided to go with this bean. My decaf drinkers love it, and the regular drinkers state that it smells perfect. Roasting went as other decade did with no issue. Aroma was wonderful. Post grind fills the kitchen with lovely odors. There was a gap between batches and I made them a folders pot. Not happy. Glad when the Indonesian was ready to grind.

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 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 studdly on April 30, 2020

I tried roasting it in my 1400w airpopper. With no low setting available on the machine, the roast came out uneven, with some going well into the 2nd crack, while some still just at first crack. That being said, the taste is still quite good. I agree with others that waiting 48-72 hours produces the best flavor. I am new to Bali, especially decaf, and am favorably impressed. Just need to try in a different roaster next time.J

by DaniB on January 30, 2020

Bali Hai is a delicious decaf coffee. My husband and I are new to roasting but we’ve found that it roasts to our liking just a few seconds into 2nd crack. It’s dark and nutty tasting but also smooth as if it has cream in it already. Delightful and favorite bean so far!

by Ralph Bellis on July 1, 2019

The best decaf I have tried that did not taste like a normal decaf that one would find in the general public stores

by Al on May 3, 2019

This is an excellent decaf. It has great flavor and is clean finishing. The Swiss Water Process (SWP) means water is used to decaffeinate the beans instead of mild acids. I generally roast this City+ with good results.

by Catary l Palmieri on February 12, 2019

super mild and delicious. my new favorite.

by Jessie Moghaddas on February 2, 2019

Best decaf I ever had!

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 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 mebnh on October 27, 2018

Totally enjoy this bean. A great decaf..very satisfying. I roasted it in my Bemor plus to 30 seconds into 2nd crack. I will be getting more of this.

by Jodi on July 8, 2018

This was a great find! I roasted to a light french roast. My husband, my 4 year old, and 9 year old loved this decaf coffee. I added a small amount chocolate flavoring oil for my kids. They take it with a bit of milk. Everyone loves this coffee and we can't wait for it to be back in stock!

by william lotts on May 24, 2018

this is our standard decaf which we mix with Blue Moon

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.