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Decaf Alanzo’s Double Dark

Roasted by Coffee By Design

This full-bodied decaf blend from South America offers a deep flavor with smoky and roasty qualities.

Decaf Alanzo’s Double Dark — Coffee By Design
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From the roaster

This is the decaf version of our deepest and darkest roast. We blend coffees from South America and then turn up the heat to produce a truly memorable coffee. This full-bodied brew offers a deep flavor with smoky qualities.

Flavor Notes:  Dark Chocolate + Smoky + Roasty

Roast Level:  Dark

— Coffee By Design

Context

Decaf Alanzo’s Double Dark, produced by Coffee By Design, represents a classic approach to South American coffee profiles. By focusing on a deep, intense roast, this selection emphasizes the bold, foundational characteristics often sought in darker profiles. While lighter roasts frequently highlight the inherent acidity of a bean, darker roasts shift the sensory experience toward the development of sugars and carbonization during the roasting process.

In this specific lot, drinkers can expect prominent notes of dark chocolate, smoke, and a distinct roasty quality. These descriptors align with the deeper, more savory segments of the flavor wheel, which categorizes the complex aromatic compounds developed through heat application. As a decaffeinated offering, this coffee provides a robust, full-bodied experience that maintains the structural integrity of its South American origins while prioritizing a heavy, lingering finish. It serves as a quintessential example of how roasting technique can define the final character of a cup.

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In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Decaf Alanzo’s Double Dark taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Dark Chocolate, Smoky, and Roasty.

What roast level is Decaf Alanzo’s Double Dark?

It is roasted to a dark level.

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