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Decaf Monkaaba

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$12.00 $24.00 In stock

Category: Coffee

A light decaf Colombia sourced from producer-led collective Monkaaba and roasted by ilse in North Canaan, CT.

Founders Rebecca and Lucas say the Decaf Monkaaba is one of the best decafs they’ve ever tried. A blend of coffees from key producers in the Monkaaba producer network, it’s sweet with a pillowy mouthfeel and great balance. Citrus, brown sugar, wafer cookie.

🌎 Origin: San Agustín, Colombia

⚗️ Process: Sugarcane Washed

🔥 Roast: Light


About the roaster:

ilse has been roasting in North Canaan, Connecticut since 2019, founded to showcase the world's best coffees and open people's eyes to what coffee can be. Known for high-end micro lots with an emphasis on flavor clarity and full traceability, ilse works primarily with smallholder producers.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 10 reviews)

Christopher G. ★★★★★

The light roast really lets the bean’s natural sweetness come through without any bitterness. I’ve been brewing it as a pour-over every morning, and it’s smooth enough to drink black—something I rarely do with decaf.

Eva ★★★★★

I was nervous about switching to decaf, but this one from the collective in Colombia has real depth without that heavy, flat taste. The light roast lets the coffee’s natural sweetness come through nicely.

Lily ★★★★★

This decaf has a lightness that still delivers real coffee flavor — I love that it’s from a producer-led collective. Makes my afternoon cup feel good without the jitters.

David ★★★★★

I was skeptical about decaf coffee, but this one has a surprisingly bright, clean finish with notes of stone fruit that I’d normally expect from a regular light roast. It’s become my go-to afternoon cup when I want the ritual without the jitters.

Timothy C. ★★★★★

Finally, a decaf that actually tastes like a real coffee — the light roast means I get bright, clean flavors without any of the stale aftertaste I've come to expect. I brewed it in my Chemex and was genuinely surprised at how much complexity came through, even without caffeine. This one’s a keeper for my afternoon cup.

Scarlett ★★★★★

Finally, a decaf that actually tastes like coffee instead of watery afterthought—the ethyl acetate process keeps all the sweetness. I’ve been brewing it as a pour-over and getting bright citrus notes even late at night.

Jacob P. ★★★★★

Roasted just right—light enough to taste the bright notes but not sour. The Colombian origin shines through even without the caffeine, which is rare for a decaf. Perfect for an afternoon cup without the jitters.

Stella Q. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about decaf until I tried this one—it’s genuinely smooth with none of that weird aftertaste. The light roast lets the bright, clean flavor shine through, and it’s been perfect for my afternoon mug without keeping me up at night.

Miles ★★★★★

Finally, a decaf that actually tastes like coffee and not burnt water. I love that it's light-roasted and from a single origin—the sweetness really comes through even without caffeine.

Henry T. ★★★☆☆

It's fine for a decaf, but I was hoping for more complexity—the flavor's a bit one-note and flat compared to the regular version I've had. The roast feels a tad light for my preference, though it's smooth with no bitterness. I'd say it's average, decent if you just need the ritual without the caffeine.