Blue Bottle Coffee Three Africas vs Verve Long Play Decaf
Two coffees that land close together on paper: same roast level, from Colombia and shares golden raisin. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Three Africas | Long Play Decaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Blue Bottle Coffee | Verve |
| Format | Whole bean | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Medium | Medium |
| Origin | Blend of Ethiopia, Rwanda | Colombia |
| Process | Mixed | Mixed |
| Tasting notes | golden raisin, winey blueberry, lemon zest | pineberry, golden raisin, molasses |
| Caffeine | Regular | Decaf |
| Certifications | USDA Organic | — |
| Typical price | $$ | $$$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Pour-over | — |
Three Africas
Golden raisin, winey blueberry and lemon zest, from an Ethiopian and Rwandan blend. Blue Bottle recommends it for pour-over, which is where fruit like this gets room. A medium roast, so it should carry a bit more sweetness than a light-roast single origin.
Pick it if winey blueberry and lemon zest sound good to you; organic matters to you.
Best for Pour-over drinkers who like fruity, winey coffee
See Three Africas →Long Play Decaf
Decaf doesn't have to mean dull. Verve's Long Play is a medium-roast Colombian blend, sugarcane EA decaffeinated, with pineberry, golden raisin and molasses listed. It includes Pink Bourbon and is roasted to order, in a 10-ounce bag.
Pick it if pineberry and molasses sound good to you; you want decaf.
Best for Evening drinkers who want decaf with fruit and sweetness
See Long Play Decaf →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.