Volcanica Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee vs Intelligentsia Fruit Bat Espresso
Two coffees that land close together on paper: also from Ethiopia. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee | Fruit Bat Espresso | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Volcanica | Intelligentsia |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Medium | — |
| Origin | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Process | Washed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | lemon, blueberry, blackberry | blood orange, black cherry, black currant |
| Caffeine | Decaf | Regular |
| Certifications | Fair Trade, Kosher | Direct Trade |
| Typical price | $$ | $$$$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | — | Espresso |
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee
A decaf whose notes are all fruit: lemon, blueberry and blackberry. A washed Yirgacheffe, Swiss Water decaffeinated and roasted medium, fair trade and kosher. If you've given up on fruity decaf, give the listing a look.
Pick it if lemon, blueberry and blackberry sound good to you; you want decaf.
Best for Decaf drinkers who miss fruity coffee
See Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Decaf Coffee →Fruit Bat Espresso
Blood orange, black cherry and black currant: this espresso blend reads like a fruit bowl. Washed Ethiopian and Kenyan coffee, grown at 2,000 to 2,200 meters. Intelligentsia sells it as an espresso first, so pull it as shots before you try it any other way.
Pick it if blood orange, black cherry and black currant sound good to you.
Best for Espresso drinkers who want a fruit-led shot
See Fruit Bat Espresso →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.