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Decaf Fore Street Blend

Roasted by Coffee By Design

An exclusive decaf blend created for Fore Street Restaurant featuring a mix of French, Italian, and light-roasted beans.

Decaf Fore Street Blend — Coffee By Design
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Dark ChocolateBlueberriesSmooth

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An exclusive decaf blend created for CBD’s first-ever wholesale partner Fore Street Restaurant and celebrated chef Sam Hayward. This popular brew consists of French, Italian, and light-roasted beans from Central and South America.

Flavor Notes:  Dark Chocolate + Blueberries + Smooth

Roast Level:  Dark

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Context

The Decaf Fore Street Blend, crafted by Coffee By Design, represents a thoughtful approach to decaffeinated offerings sourced from across Central and South America. By blending beans from these diverse regions, the roaster aims to create a balanced profile that maintains depth despite the removal of caffeine. The resulting cup is characterized by notes of dark chocolate and blueberries, offering a smooth mouthfeel that appeals to those seeking a rich, dessert-like experience without the stimulant.

When evaluating such complex profiles, enthusiasts often look to the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between deep cocoa undertones and the subtle, bright fruit notes found in this blend. While decaffeination processes can sometimes alter the structural integrity of the bean, this selection highlights how careful roasting can preserve distinct flavor characteristics, ensuring that the final brew remains both approachable and satisfying for the discerning palate.

Buy — $25 from Coffee By Design

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Frequently asked questions

What does Decaf Fore Street Blend taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Dark Chocolate, Blueberries, and Smooth.

What roast level is Decaf Fore Street Blend?

It is roasted to a dark level.

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