How’s it going? Hope the coffee is flowing! Today, I’m back with another decaf coffee review bringing you a brew that may be lacking in caffeine but certainly not in flavor. This week, I am brewing Third Horse Coffee’s House Decaf.
The Roaster
Based in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, Third Horse Coffee was founded in 2023 by Mark and Beth Kessler with the mission of helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can read about their story and mission here, but the short version is they adopted a child with developmental delays and when trying to help him find work they realized how little opportunity there was. They decided to take action and start a coffee company to create these opportunities themselves for their son and others who have developmental delays.
I was really excited to see them back at the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival this year. First, because I was looking forward to hearing how their goal of launching a cafe was going, and second, because their Guatemalan is fantastic and I could not wait to get more of their coffee. So, let’s find out if this decaf could match the Guatemalan in terms of flavor.
When rating coffee I follow the same method of brewing each time. Find out about how I prepare French Press coffee here.
Third Horse Coffee House Decaf Review
Characteristics and Flavor Profile
| Third Horse Coffee House Decaf | French Press | Pour-Over |
| Aroma | Bold and rich dark sugary sweetness | Roasty with a subtle molasses-like sweetness |
| Body | Medium body, good weight and mouth feel | Medium body, good weight and surprising mouthfeel |
| Start | Coffee-forward roasty notes with just a slight touch of fruit | Coffee-forward with a very subtle sweetness |
| Middle | Bold floral flavor, jasmine-like with a slight greenness | Notes of sweet spices start to come forward |
| Finish | Prominent brown and sweet spicy notes | Bold spicy notes, sweet and slightly herbal |
Overall Thoughts
Overall, this was an exceptional coffee. It was delicious, with bold flavors that help it stand out compared to most decafs. The flavors were strong but well balanced, making for a very enjoyable cup. While there is some complexity, especially when brewed in a French Press, this coffee’s brown spice and sweetness along with it’s coffee-forward start would make this appeal to most coffee drinkers.
I had a hard time choosing, but slightly preferred this when brewed in the pour-over. While the French Press had a nice complexity, including the floral notes in the middle, I loved the way my Chemex made the spicy notes pop.
Where to Purchase
You can purchase Third Horse Coffee’s House Decaf, along with the rest their coffee, on their website. At a price of $17.99 (about $23.99 per pound), Third Horse Coffee’s House Decaf is a good value especially for an organic coffee. You can also get a 2-pound bag for $41.99 (about $20.99 per pound) or a 5-pound bag for $98.99 (about $19.80 per pound), so once you try it and love it, you have some options to get an even better deal in bulk!
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