Barbless Blend

What to Expect

Session Coffee's Barbless Blend is a half-caff hybrid built for volume drinkers. It pairs a naturally processed Brazilian lot with a sugarcane-decaffeinated Colombian, landing you at roughly 50% of the caffeine but none of the compromise in flavour. You get stone fruit sweetness from the Brazil and clean citrus brightness from the Colombia, all wrapped in a medium body that won't wear you out by cup three.

The Cup

The body sits comfortably in the medium range with a round, approachable mouthfeel. The natural process from Brazil brings some weight and a soft, fruity sweetness, while the decaf component keeps things smooth rather than heavy. Acidity is moderate and gently citric, more pear and nectarine than sharp lemon. There's no funk or ferment character here—this is a clean, straightforward cup designed for easy drinking. The almond note adds a subtle nuttiness that balances the fruit without tipping into chocolate territory.

Who This Is For

This is for anyone who wants to drink more coffee without the jitters, or who needs an afternoon option that won't wreck their sleep. It's also a solid choice if you're weaning off full-caff but aren't ready to commit to full decaf.

If you're chasing high acidity or complex, tea-like clarity, this won't deliver that. It's built for comfort, not fireworks.

Best for: High-volume drinkers who want flavour without the full caffeine load.

How to Brew This Coffee

The medium body and balanced profile make this versatile across methods. A Filter brew will highlight the stone fruit sweetness and keep the cup clean and easy. Aeropress works well if you want a bit more body and a rounder mouthfeel without going full immersion. For a richer, more textured cup that emphasises the natural process character, try it in a French Press.

Brazil, Colombia

Barbless Blend

Description from Roaster

We are really passionate about this one! The inspiration for this came from talking with a fantastic business local to us called Barbless Flies. In talking about fishing and how hot drinks in flasks are a staple of the hobby, we came up with the idea of a coffee that you coul...

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Description from Roaster

We are really passionate about this one! The inspiration for this came from talking with a fantastic business local to us called Barbless Flies. In talking about fishing and how hot drinks in flasks are a staple of the hobby, we came up with the idea of a coffee that you could drink all day long - rather than just drinking it to give you a boost in the morning!

The Barbless Blend:

Updated for Summer 2025 with our new Brazil Silvio Carlos Ferreira single origin, this exquisite blend combines the best of our single-origin beans from Brazil and Colombia. You'll savor the delightful array of bright, sweet notes of nectarine and pear from the Brazillian Yellow Catuai & Arara varietals, alongside the vibrant, almond and citrus fruit flavors of the Colombian Sugar Cane Process Decaf from Tolima.

But here's the best part: this blend has only half the caffeine content of our regular coffee! That means you can enjoy twice as many cups without feeling jittery. It's the ideal choice for those crisp autumn mornings, long days at work (or the riverside) and lazy Sunday afternoons.

Brazil Single Origin:

Nestled at an elevation of 1200 meters in Ilicínea, South of Minas, Brazil, Fazenda Angola is a small-scale coffee operation with a monumental impact. Managed by the dedicated Silvio Carlos, this six-hectare farm, with three hectares devoted to coffee cultivation, is a shining example of sustainable, agroecological farming methods. Silvio's profound respect for the land is evident in every aspect of his work, from enhancing biodiversity to preserving soil health.

Colombia Sugarcane Decaf:

Experience the exceptional flavours of our single-origin decaf Colombian coffee, cultivated at the El Vergel Estate, a family-run farm innovating coffee production since 1995.  The Bayter Family, guided by expert Miguel Jimenez, transitioned from avocados to specialty coffee, embracing natural processes like Koji fermentation.  Led by Martha, Elias, and Shady, they foster a vibrant community while producing exquisite coffee. This flagship decaf, refined over a decade, harmonises tradition and innovation with a unique extraction process using circular containers and ethyl acetate, gently removing caffeine while preserving the coffee's fruity notes. This method ensures a caffeine level of precisely 0.1%, guaranteeing a pure and flavourful experience.

This description comes from Forge Valley Roasters, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Forge Valley Roasters