
What to Expect
This is a 50/50 blend of caffeinated and decaffeinated Colombian coffee, designed for those who want the ritual without the restlessness. Sol y Luna brings together two single origins — Colombia Penas Blancas and Colombia El Buho — to deliver a smooth, approachable cup with braeburn apple sweetness, buttered toast warmth, and roasted almond depth.
The Cup
Expect a medium body with a soft, rounded mouthfeel that leans toward the comforting side of the spectrum. Acidity is gentle and balanced, more malic than citric, with that crisp apple character sitting quietly in the background rather than shouting. This is a clean cup with no funk or ferment, just straightforward Colombian sweetness with a toasted, nutty finish that makes it easy to drink at any hour.
Who This Is For
This is for anyone who loves the ritual of coffee but needs to manage their caffeine intake — whether that's a third cup in the afternoon or an evening brew that won't keep you up. It's also a solid choice for households where one person wants full-strength and another wants decaf, because this splits the difference without compromise.
If you're chasing bright, fruit-forward acidity or experimental processing character, this won't deliver that. It's built for comfort, not complexity.
Best for: Coffee lovers who want to extend their drinking window without sacrificing flavour or sleep.
How to Brew This Coffee
The balanced, approachable profile makes this versatile across methods. Filter brewing brings out the apple sweetness and keeps the cup clean and easy. Aeropress gives you a bit more body and emphasises the toasted almond character. French Press works well if you want a fuller, rounder mouthfeel that leans into the buttered toast warmth.
Colombia
Sol y Luna Half Caff
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Description from Roaster
BRAEBURN APPLE, BUTTERED TOAST AND ROASTED ALMOND Introducing our new 50/50 Half Caff blend, Sol y Luna. Two exceptional Colombian single origins (one caffeinated, one decaf) expertly blended so you can drink coffee at 4pm and still get a full 8 hours! Features Colombia Penas ...Description from Roaster
BRAEBURN APPLE, BUTTERED TOAST AND ROASTED ALMOND
Introducing our new 50/50 Half Caff blend, Sol y Luna. Two exceptional Colombian single origins (one caffeinated, one decaf) expertly blended so you can drink coffee at 4pm and still get a full 8 hours!
Features Colombia Penas Blancas and Colombia El Buho.
This description comes from Small Batch Coffee Roasters, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Ways to Brew
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Filter
Coffees curated for batch and pour-over filter brewing, assessed individually for the qualities this gentle, even extraction brings out. These are beans with the transparency and layered flavour that filter is loved for, chosen for their brightness and balance to deliver a clean, easy-drinking pot every time. For technique and ratios, read how to brew filter coffee.
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Aeropress
A curated range of coffees suited to the Aeropress, selected on their own merits through our attribute analysis. We look for the clarity and balance this fast, pressure-assisted method rewards, so whether you brew short and concentrated or long and clean, each bean here is chosen to give you a bright, well-defined cup. Want to get the most from yours? See our Aeropress brewing guide.
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters
Founded in Brighton & Hove in 2006, Small Batch Coffee Roasters has its award-winning roastery in Portslade. The team carefully sources ethical, sustainably produced coffees, then roasts them in small batches to highlight their unique character and quality. Alongside supplying its own cafés and mobile coffee cart, Small Batch partners with a wide range of wholesale customers, committed to responsible sourcing, craftsmanship, and exceptional coffee experiences.
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