Decaf, Without the Compromise
For a while, “decaf” was shorthand for watered-down, cardboard-tasting coffee — the stuff you drank because you had to, not because you wanted to. That's not how we build it. The Decaf Trio Bundle is put together the same way every LocoYoko bag is: sourced with intention, roasted to order in small batches, and treated like it actually matters, because coffee without caffeine still deserves to taste like coffee. Think of it as a decaf coffee bundle for people who refuse to trade flavour for a good night's sleep — three full-size bags, three completely different cups, and zero guesswork about which one to try first.
Inside the box are three full 227g (8oz) bags — one of each decaf coffee we roast — so instead of gambling on a single bag blind, you get the whole lineup at once: a Colombian Swiss Water decaf, a certified organic decaf from Peru, and a rounder Colombian coffee processed with CO2. Three origins, two decaffeination methods, and three genuinely different flavour profiles, all landing on your counter freshly roasted rather than pulled off a warehouse shelf somewhere. If you've been drinking the same decaf out of habit rather than preference, this is the easiest way to actually find out what you like.
What's in the Trio
Here's what's in the box, bag by bag — and where to find each one on its own if it turns out to be your favourite:
- Always Brew-tiful! — Colombian Decaf, Swiss Water Process. Clean and caramel-smooth, this is the one to reach for if you want your decaf to taste closest to a classic Colombian cup. See it on its own
- Ruff Day Cure — Peru, certified organic decaf. Soft, nutty, with a gentle sweetness that makes it an easy everyday drinker, caffeine aside. See it on its own
- Howl You Doin'? — Colombian Decaf, CO2 Process. Rich, rounded, and balanced, with more body than you'd expect from a decaf. See it on its own
Two Colombians, processed two completely different ways, plus a certified organic Peruvian rounding things out — this is a proper decaf variety pack, not three bags of the same coffee with different labels. That matters more than it sounds: decaffeination changes a coffee's body and sweetness depending on the method used, so tasting Swiss Water and CO2 side by side, from the same country, is genuinely one of the more interesting things you can do with decaf. If Colombian turns out to be your thing, browse the full Colombian collection — caffeinated and decaf together — and build out from there once you know which process you prefer.
Chemical-Free Decaf, Actually Explained
Both decaffeination methods used across this trio fall under chemical-free decaf — no chemical solvents ever touch the beans. The Swiss Water process is the more well-known of the two: green beans sit in a caffeine-free water solution, and because water naturally wants to reach equilibrium, caffeine migrates out of the bean and into the solution over time, while the larger flavour compounds are too big to follow. The CO2 process works on a different principle — pressurized carbon dioxide is used almost like a solvent, except it's selective, binding to caffeine molecules specifically and leaving the rest of the bean's chemistry largely untouched. Different mechanics, same outcome: real flavour, no chemical residue, meaningfully less caffeine.
One thing we'd rather tell you upfront than have you assume: decaf isn't caffeine-free. Both processes strip out the large majority of the caffeine, but coffee — even decaf — always retains a small trace. If you're eyeing this bundle for an after-dinner cup, because you're caffeine-sensitive, or you're just cutting back, it's more accurate to call it low-caffeine coffee than zero-caffeine coffee. We'd rather be straight about that than oversell it.
Roasted to Order, Not Sitting on a Shelf
Every bag in this bundle is roasted here in Canada, to order — never pulled from a pallet of pre-roasted stock. Each bag carries its own roast-date stamp, so you're never guessing how long it's been sitting around, and it ships in a one-way valve bag that lets the CO2 the beans naturally release escape without letting outside air back in to stale them out. Orders go out within 24 hours of roasting, and if you're anywhere in Canada and your cart clears CA$50, shipping is free.
We also back every bag with a 30-day roast-date guarantee. If something in the trio isn't tasting the way it should within that window, tell us and we'll sort it out.
Who Reaches for Decaf
Decaf isn't a downgrade from real coffee — it's a different tool for a different part of the day. This bundle tends to land well with:
- Evening drinkers who want the ritual of a cup after dinner without staring at the ceiling at 2am
- Caffeine-sensitive people who feel one regular coffee for the rest of the day
- Anyone making a pregnancy-friendly lifestyle choice to dial back caffeine without giving up coffee altogether
- Hosts who want good coffee on hand for guests who don't drink caffeine at all
- Gift buyers — decaf drinkers are genuinely hard to shop for, and a trio means the person isn't stuck with one bag they might not love
That last one is worth sitting with for a second: most decaf gifts are an afterthought, a single bag grabbed because it said “decaf” on the shelf tag. This is the opposite — three distinct coffees, two processes, real tasting notes, presented like the coffee it is rather than the coffee it apologizes for being.
Choose Your Grind, Brew However You Like
You'll pick your grind at checkout — whole bean, drip, espresso, French press, whatever your setup calls for — and you can match it to each bag if your routine varies. Because these are proper decaf coffees rather than diluted versions of our regular lineup, they hold up across the same range of brew methods as any other bag we roast. The Peruvian organic decaf's sweetness comes through nicely in a pour-over. The CO2-processed Colombian has enough body to hold its own in a moka pot or on espresso. The Swiss Water Colombian is the most easygoing of the three — drip, French press, cold brew, it doesn't ask much of you and delivers a clean, caramel-leaning cup regardless.
Does Decaf Actually Taste Different From Regular Coffee?
Honestly? Good decaf, brewed fresh, is a lot closer to regular coffee than most people expect — and much closer than the reputation decaf picked up over decades of being an afterthought at the bottom of a diner pot. The decaffeination process does change the bean slightly; both Swiss Water and CO2 methods can soften some of the sharper, brighter notes and nudge a coffee toward a rounder, smoother profile. That's not a flaw so much as a characteristic, and it's exactly why a decaf variety pack is worth trying: the differences between origins and processes are still very much there, just arranged a little differently than in their caffeinated cousins.
The bigger truth is that freshness matters far more to how decaf tastes than the fact that it's decaf at all. Most people's bad decaf memories are really memories of stale coffee — beans roasted months ago, sitting under a warmer, poured thin. Roast a decaf to order, seal it properly, and brew it within a few weeks and the gap between it and regular coffee narrows to something most drinkers wouldn't clock in a blind cup. That's the whole premise this bundle is built on: treat decaf like it deserves the same care as everything else, and it tastes like it.
Getting the Most From Each Bag
Each of the three decafs has a brew method where it's most at home, even though all of them are flexible. The Peruvian organic — Ruff Day Cure — has a soft, nutty sweetness that a pour-over or drip machine draws out beautifully, letting that gentle character sit front and centre. Howl You Doin'?, the CO2-processed Colombian, carries the most body of the three, so it holds up where you want a bit of intensity — a moka pot, a stronger drip, even an espresso setup if that's your thing.
And Always Brew-tiful!, the Swiss Water Colombian, is the easygoing all-rounder — clean and caramel-leaning, it's hard to brew badly, and it takes just as well to a French press or a batch of cold brew as it does to a morning drip. If you're using the trio to wind down in the evening, that flexibility is part of the appeal: you can match the cup to the moment rather than the other way around. As with any of our coffee, pick your grind at checkout to match your gear, and if you bought whole bean, grind per cup — freshly ground beans hold their flavour far better than pre-ground sitting open, decaf or not.
Why the Trio Beats Buying Solo
Buy all three bags separately and you're looking at CA$40.80. Bundled, it's CA$36.72 — 10% off for trying the full lineup instead of betting on one bag sight unseen. Subscribe & Save takes it further, up to 15% off, if decaf coffee has become a regular fixture in your house rather than an occasional swap.
It's also the most efficient way to figure out which one earns a permanent spot in your rotation before you commit a full bag's worth of pantry space and budget to it. Try all three, note which one you keep reaching for, and you'll have effectively found the best decaf coffee Canada has to offer — for your kitchen, at least. Once you know, restock just that one anytime from our full coffee collection, decaf and caffeinated alike.
FAQ
Is decaf coffee actually caffeine-free?
No — and we won't pretend otherwise. Both the Swiss Water and CO2 decaffeination methods used across this trio remove the large majority of the caffeine, but a small trace always remains. If you need a completely caffeine-free drink, decaf coffee isn't quite that; think of it as very low-caffeine instead.
What's the difference between Swiss Water and CO2 decaf?
Both are chemical-free processes, just different mechanics. Swiss Water uses a water-based solution to draw caffeine out of the beans over time. CO2 processing uses pressurized carbon dioxide, which selectively binds to caffeine molecules and leaves the flavour compounds behind. Neither uses chemical solvents — you'll find both methods represented in this trio.
How much do I actually save buying the bundle?
At 227g the three bags individually run CA$40.80; bundled, it's CA$36.72. At 454g it's CA$72.00 versus CA$64.80 bundled — about 10% off either way. Subscribe & Save brings it down further, up to 15%, if you set it to repeat.
Can I pick a different grind for each bag?
Grind is chosen once at checkout and applies to all three bags — whole bean, drip, espresso, French press and more. You pick the roast and bag size the same way: one choice for the whole trio. Want to mix grinds or roasts? Order the bags individually instead.
How fresh is this coffee when it ships?
It's roasted to order in Canada, not pulled from inventory. Every bag carries a roast-date stamp and ships within 24 hours of roasting, packed in a one-way valve bag to keep it fresh. We also back it with a 30-day roast-date guarantee.
Is this a good gift for a decaf drinker?
It's one of the easier decaf gifts to get right, honestly — three different origins and processes in one box means you're not betting on a single flavour profile they may or may not like. It also works well for anyone new to decaf who wants to figure out what they actually prefer.