CAFE FOUZI · Decaf Edition

Coffee Curator

The world's best coffees, picked twice a week by an AI trained on Fouzi Husaini's coffee taste, with a very strong bias toward Gesha varietals.

Wednesday · August 12, 2026

Latest Updated 7:06 AM

Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 6,325 input tokens · 2,452 output tokens · estimated cost $0.0558

O Onyx Coffee Lab
El Vergel (Brayan Alvear) $9.00 / 2oz
Why this was picked
A Colombian micro-lot with farm-level traceability and an experimental co-fermentation process, from a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently — the most innovative processing among the decaf Colombian options.
B Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Ombligon $32.00
Why this was picked
Colombian origin featuring the notable Ombligon varietal with natural processing, from a roaster in his trusted rotation — a rare varietal find in decaf form.
P Proud Mary Coffee
Castillo & Caturra $21.00 / 250gms
Why this was picked
Colombian single origin from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation, washed process, though lacking farm-level traceability this satisfies his core origin preference.
S Sens Coffee
San Antonio, Inzá $17.00 / 7oz
Why this was picked
Colombian coffee traced to the San Antonio village in Inzá, sourced from smallholder farmers, from a roaster he trusts — strong on origin and traceability for a decaf.
B Black & White Coffee Roasters
Hambela $26.00 / 12oz
Why this was picked
Named producing area in Ethiopia with natural processing from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation, offering clean, bright cup character consistent with his flavor preferences.
O Olympia Coffee Roasters
$22.50 / 12 oz
Why this was picked
A blend without origin or process detail, but comes from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation, the only decaf option currently available from them.

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Wednesday · July 29, 2026 6 picks

Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 6,325 input tokens · 2,435 output tokens · estimated cost $0.0555

O Onyx Coffee Lab
El Placer (Sebastian Ramirez) $8.00 / 2oz
Why this was picked
Colombian micro-lot with named producer traceability (Sebastian Ramirez, El Placer) and an experimental fruit-infused fermentation process, from a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently.
B Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Ombligon $32.00
Why this was picked
Colombian origin with the notable Ombligon varietal and natural processing, from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation.
S Sens Coffee
San Antonio, Inzá $17.00 / 7oz
Why this was picked
Smallholder Colombian coffee from the Inzá region with village-level traceability, sourced from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation.
B Black & White Coffee Roasters
Hambela $26.00 / 12oz
Why this was picked
A natural process Ethiopian from a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently, with regional traceability to Hambela and a clean flavor profile in line with his tastes.
P Proud Mary Coffee
Castillo & Caturra $21.00 / 250gms
Why this was picked
Colombian single origin from Huila, washed process, from a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently — solid regional pick even without farm-level detail.
R Revel Coffee
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Why this was picked
Carbonic maceration is exactly the kind of experimental processing Fouzi seeks out, and this comes from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation even though the origin isn't his top preference.
Wednesday · July 22, 2026 6 picks

Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 6,328 input tokens · 2,484 output tokens · estimated cost $0.0562

O Onyx Coffee Lab
El Vergel $9.00 / 2oz
Why this was picked
A Colombian farm-traceable lot with an experimental co-fermentation/inoculated process — exactly the kind of innovative processing Fouzi seeks — from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation.
B Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Ombligon $32.00
Why this was picked
Colombian natural-processed decaf featuring the notable Ombligon varietal, from a roaster he trusts — a strong combination of origin and a less-common cultivar.
P Proud Mary Coffee
Castillo & Caturra $21.00 / 250gms
Why this was picked
Colombian single origin from a trusted roaster in his rotation with classic washed processing, aligning with his origin priority even though farm-level detail is limited.
B Black & White Coffee Roasters
Hambela $26.00 / 12oz
Why this was picked
From a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently, this natural-processed Ethiopian decaf offers region-level traceability (Hambela) and the clean, complex cup profile he favors, even without his preferred Colombian origin.
H Heart Roasters
San Agustín $20.00 / 8oz
Why this was picked
Colombian decaf with San Agustín regional traceability from a known quality roaster discovered outside his core list, satisfying his primary origin preference.
O Olympia Coffee Roasters
$22.50 / 12 oz
Why this was picked
A blend from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation — chosen mainly to represent this preferred source in decaf, though it lacks single-origin traceability or a rare varietal.
Wednesday · July 15, 2026 6 picks

Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 6,152 input tokens · 2,428 output tokens · estimated cost $0.0549

B Black & White Coffee Roasters
$26.00 / 12oz
Why this was picked
From a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently, this Ethiopian natural decaf is the strongest available pick from Black & White this cycle, leaning on their reputation for clean, well-processed lots even in decaf form.
O Onyx Coffee Lab
El Vergel $9.00 / 2oz
Why this was picked
Colombian, farm-traceable to El Vergel, and featuring an innovative co-fermentation/inoculated process — exactly the kind of experimental technique Fouzi gravitates toward, from a deeply trusted roaster.
P Proud Mary Coffee
Castillo & Caturra $21.00 / 250gms
Why this was picked
A Colombian single origin from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation, offering classic washed processing even though varietal and farm traceability are common Castillo/Caturra stock.
O Olympia Coffee Roasters
$22.50 / 12 oz
Why this was picked
The only decaf option from this trusted roaster; it's a blend without origin or process detail, but included to represent a preferred roaster's current decaf release.
B Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Ombligon $32.00
Why this was picked
Colombian origin with the notable Ombligon varietal and natural processing, from a trusted roaster — a rare varietal showing in decaf form.
H Heart Roasters
San Agustín $20.00 / 8oz
Why this was picked
Colombian single origin traceable to the San Agustín region, offering region-level specificity from a known quality roaster outside his core list.
Thursday · July 9, 2026 6 picks

Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 5,801 input tokens · 2,414 output tokens · estimated cost $0.0536

O Onyx Coffee Lab
El Placer (Sebastian Ramirez) $8.00 / 2oz
Why this was picked
Colombian micro-lot with named producer traceability (Sebastian Ramirez at El Placer) and an experimental fruit-infused fermentation, from a roaster Fouzi has returned to consistently.
B Black & White Coffee Roasters
Hambela $26.00 / 12oz
Why this was picked
From a deeply trusted roaster in Fouzi's rotation, this Ethiopian natural offers regional traceability and a clean, well-executed decaf process even though the origin isn't his top preference.
P Proud Mary Coffee
Castillo & Caturra $21.00 / 250gms
Why this was picked
A Colombian washed decaf from a trusted roaster on Fouzi's list, aligning with his primary origin passion even without farm-level detail.
O Olympia Coffee Roasters
$22.50 / 12 oz
Why this was picked
A blend, which Fouzi generally avoids, but included as the sole decaf offering from a well-trusted roaster in his rotation.
B Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Ombligon $32.00
Why this was picked
Colombian natural decaf featuring the notable Ombligon varietal, from a trusted roaster — the varietal rarity and Colombian origin make this a standout pick.
S Sens Coffee
San Antonio village, Inzá $17.00 / 7oz
Why this was picked
Smallholder-traceable Colombian decaf from the Inzá region, sourced by a trusted roaster in Fouzi's rotation — hits his core origin preference with village-level detail.