Stumptown Trapper Creek Decaf
Stumptown Trapper Creek Decaf
Review 2026
Rizz’s Take: Trapper Creek is decaf that genuinely holds its own — the best decaf Rizz has reviewed. Cocoa, graham, and dried fruit in a lightly sweet, full-bodied cup, decaffeinated with the chemical-free Swiss Water Process. It makes an outstanding espresso or drip at any hour. If you’ve written off decaf, this is the one that earns a second look.
Decaf That Holds Its Own
Most decaf asks you to lower your expectations. Trapper Creek doesn’t. It starts with carefully sourced coffees chosen specifically because their flavor can survive decaffeination, then removes the caffeine without stripping the character. The result is a decaf with real depth — full-bodied, chocolatey, and fully satisfying, any hour of the day.
The Swiss Water Process
Trapper Creek is decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process, a certified-organic method that relies on hot water, osmosis, and an activated charcoal filter — no chemical solvents. That’s why it keeps its complex flavors and aromas where chemically-processed decafs fall flat. Chemical-free decaffeination doing exactly what it should.
Flavor Profile
Lightly sweet and full-bodied, with cocoa leading, a graham-cracker warmth through the middle, and a dried-fruit note on the finish. It drinks like a real, full-strength coffee — there’s no thin, hollow decaf quality here. Excellent black, and it makes a genuinely good espresso.
Brewing Recommendations
Trapper Creek is versatile — it pulls a surprisingly good espresso (around 19.5g, fine grind, 23–28s) and makes a rich, full-bodied drip (1:17 ratio). It’s the perfect evening espresso or all-day cup. Available whole bean or ground at $20 for 12oz (also 5lb).
OnlyCoffeeFans Verdict
Trapper Creek is the rare decaf that a full-caf drinker would happily drink by choice — full-bodied, complex, and chemical-free, with none of the usual decaf compromises.
Best for: Evening coffee drinkers, anyone avoiding caffeine, decaf skeptics, and espresso fans who want a great late-night shot.
Pro Tip: Trapper Creek is good enough to pull as a real espresso — try it for an after-dinner shot that won’t keep you up. The Swiss Water Process means it’s certified-organic and solvent-free, so it’s a clean choice as well as a tasty one. Brew it like any quality medium-dark; it holds its own black.
See the Full Stumptown Lineup
Stumptown Trapper Creek Decaf is one of 10 Stumptown coffees Rizz has reviewed in depth. Read the complete Stumptown brand review → covering Stumptown’s signature blends, single origins, half-caff, and Swiss Water decaf — with full scores and flavor notes for the whole lineup.