62 reviews
Medium Roast
Mile Zero Decaf
Grind
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
Whole Bean
- Whole Bean
- French Press
- Drip
Size
454g
454g
454g
- 454g
- 5LB
Quantity
Milk chocolate and soft spice define this medium-roast, chemical-free decaf, built on Peruvian coffees selected for sweetness and balance. The cup is smooth with a rounded body and gentle finish. Mile Zero Decaf is designed to retain full flavour without caffeine — an everyday decaf built for consistency and any time of day.
Cup Profile:
Milk chocolate, soft spice
Region:
Swiss Water® Process Peru
Roast:
Medium
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Brew Guide
These brew guides are built by our Roastery team to help you brew great coffee, every time. Each method outlines a clear process designed to bring out the best in your coffee.
- Preheat your brewing vessel
- Weigh your ingredients
- Make sure your brewing vessel is clean
- Use water that is almost but not quite boiling
- Make sure to wet all the grounds evenly
- Rinse any paper filters with hot water before use
- Be sure to grind the coffee to the correct coarseness for the brewer you are using
- Fresh coffee will "bloom" which is CO2 being released as hot water hits the coffee
- To adjust strength change the grind, not the ratio of coffee to water. For stronger tasting coffee grind finer for less intense flavor coarsen your grind.
- Wet filter with boiling water and discard water
- Put in 20 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in 100 grams of water & allow coffee to bloom
- Pour in remaining 240 grams of water little by little & use the stream of the water to push any grounds off the sides of the filter
- When all water is in stir once in a circular motion
- Let drip till done
- Put in 55 grams of coarse ground coffee
- Pour in 935 grams of water just off the boil
- Stir
- Fit top on to retain heat and wait 4 minutes
- Plunge
- Decant to another vessel
- Wet filter with boiling water
- Put in 40 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in 200 grams of water & allow coffee to bloom
- Pour in remaining 480 grams of water little by little & use the stream of the water to push any grounds off the sides of the filter
- Let drip till done
- Place the top portion of the brewer upside down on table
- Fit the bottom section over the rubber basket (At this point the numbers should be upside down on both parts of the brewer.)
- Put in 15 grams of medium ground coffee
- Pour in hot water to top (around 250 grams)
- Stir and make sure there are no dry grounds hiding at the bottom
- Let sit for 45 seconds
- Affix the filter cap with a wetted paper filter into the fitting (this should be at the top at this point) and depress a tiny bit so the slurry is close to the filter.
- Carefully invert the entire brewer onto your heated mug and press to the bottom.
- Add preheated water to the fill line.
- Grind your coffee to a medium setting, similar to table salt. Add 15-17 grams to the filter basket.
- Screw on the top portion of the brewer. Careful as it will be hot.
- Place brewer on your burner over medium heat.
- Open the lid to view the brewing and remove from the burner when the stream starts to go from brown to blonde.
- Enjoy straight up or add some hot water for a mellower cup.
- Grind coffee very fine. It should be similar to confectioners sugar.
- Weigh your dose. 19 grams is a good starting point.
- Distribute the ground coffee as evenly as possible. There are tools for this or you can do it by hand.
- Tamp the coffee, making sure the bed of grounds is as level as possible.
- Purge your group head by running a small amount of water into the drip tray.
- Insert the portafilter and engage the brew right away.
- The shot should take several seconds to start flowing and the total time should be around 30 seconds.
- If you are making a milk drink you can steam the milk while your shot is pouring.
A few espresso fundamentals:
- Always brew with a clean, hot, dry portafilter.
- Use your hand to swipe away any loose grounds on the rim or tabs of the portafilter before inserting to brew.
- If the shot is running too slow you need to coarsen the grind. If the shot is running too fast fine the grind.
- Make grind adjustments in small increments.
- Always pull a couple of shots after an adjustment before deciding whether or not to readjust.
- Always purge off a bit of steam before and after you steam milk to clean the wand out. Never soak the steam wand or leave it submerged in milk.
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FAQ
Very. We roast in small batches throughout the week and ship shortly after roasting so it arrives at peak flavour.
- Whole Bean – best if you have a grinder at home
- Espresso – fine
- Drip / Pour Over – medium
- French Press – coarse
If you’re unsure, whole bean gives you the most flexibility.
A good starting point is a 1:17 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 17 grams of water). Adjust to taste.
If you’re new to Fernwood, start with one of our blends. They’re balanced, versatile, and designed to taste great however you brew them.
If you’re looking for something more distinctive or seasonal, explore our single origins — they highlight unique flavours from specific farms and regions. Check out our 8 question coffee quiz developed by our roasters to help you find the perfect fit.
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Andree I love Feenwood coffee
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Chris H. (Cochrane, CA) This is hands down the best decaf coffee out there. I have tried dozens of roasts from a lot of roasteries, nothing comes even close to this coffee.
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Nina K. (Victoria, CA) So happy to find a locally roasted Swiss water decaf. Robust flavour profile. This has become an afternoon staple and I’m loving it.
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Barbara-Anne M. (Surrey, CA) This makes one smooth cup of coffee. It is for coffee lovers that like a weak coffee.
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Stu D. (Thetis Island, CA) Love the roast, convenient subscription with delivery.
Locally roasted Swiss water process decaf with robust, smooth flavour. Customers said it's "the best decaf" with chocolatey notes and medium roast profile. Most praise its full-bodied taste and lack of bitterness. Some found it chalky or light. Great for espresso, drip, and afternoon coffee without jitters.
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Andree I love Feenwood coffee
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Chris H. (Cochrane, CA) This is hands down the best decaf coffee out there. I have tried dozens of roasts from a lot of roasteries, nothing comes even close to this coffee.
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Nina K. (Victoria, CA) So happy to find a locally roasted Swiss water decaf. Robust flavour profile. This has become an afternoon staple and I’m loving it.
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Barbara-Anne M. (Surrey, CA) This makes one smooth cup of coffee. It is for coffee lovers that like a weak coffee.
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Martin (Vancouver, CA) I think these beans would've tasted better had I bought them directly from Fernwood or one of their coffee shops but I can't recommend them regardless due to the subpar taste. They taste chalky and lack even the chocolatey and nutty notes you'd expect from a medium roast.
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Stu D. (Thetis Island, CA) Love the roast, convenient subscription with delivery.
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Morganne J. (Cranbrook, CA) I have this in my Bialetti and every day it's such a joy. I often find decaf beans to be astringent and thin - Mile Zero is a dream.
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Karen s. (Vancouver, CA) So incredibly smooth
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Heather K. I love this coffee . I had a chance to try this when visiting Cobble Hill and found it in a cute grocery store with live music . I loved the taste and memories of the island stay with me as I enjoy this from my home in Ontario.
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DJ (Penticton, CA) Have bought this for several years now and is still a favourite!
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Andree M.H. (Duncan, CA) I love this coffee and so does everyone who comes to visit me.
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MJ (Lacombe, CA) These are the ONLY decaf coffee beans I have found that are a true medium roast- not dark roast like the others. They have a lovely mellow flavour. I bought a 5 lb. bag of beans and have vacuum sealed them in small bags for the freezer and they should last awhile.mmMany thanks to Fernwood for this delicious caffeine free alternative and free shipping.
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Katie D. (Vancouver, CA) My fave decaf - love that it’s a medium roast, hard to find these days!
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Timothy Amazing service, fabtastic coffee. I highly recommend.
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Liz H. (Ottawa, CA) We use it for espresso and V60 and it’s soooooo good!!
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John P. (Victoria, CA) Would love to be able to find a really dark roast decaf.
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Jennifer C. (Courtenay, CA) i love this decaf as i don't need to sweeten it or throw a creamer in it to be palatable - it's terrific!
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T. W. (Langley, CA) Mile Zero is my go to decaffeinated coffee. It has lots of flavour and is always fresh! I have a subscription and have it mailed right to my door. So great to support local businesses!
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Lesli I only drink Fernwood Coffee - it’s been my favourite for years. Good value on the decaf as well.
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Timothy M.S. (Victoria, CA) Amazing coffee. Awesome service.
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allison a. (Victoria, CA) .
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Rob C. (Calgary, CA) My wife & I enjoy some decaf in our espresso mix, we are really enjoying these beans.
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Morganne J. (Cranbrook, CA) I (almost) look forward to my midday cup of decaf with this blend more than my first espresso of the morning! Perfection.
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Sander (Victoria, CA) Best beans available to get a tasty coffee fix later in the day
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Karen s. (Summerland, CA) awesome flavour
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Ruby A. (Surrey, CA) The decaf is wonderful, and I cant believe how prominent the dark chocolate tasting notes truly are. So good.
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Lisa O. Yumminess with no jitters! The Parsonage is my most favourite cafe in town. The people entirely make the place. Love y'all 💕
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Wade (Vancouver, CA) Decaf and I have a love hate relationship, love that I'm drinking coffee, hate that it has to be decaf. Mile Zero has good flavour and depth, but sometimes it can be a challenge dialing in the grind to be smooth without the bitterness or acidity that can be more pronounced with decaf coffees. Mile Zero allows me a little more latitude and forgives grinding miscalculations. It has good depth of flavour, without being too syrupy or on the other end bitter, as a drip it is great, and never disappoints. I highly recommend Mile Zero for a decaf for use in espresso drinks or as a drip coffee.
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Carolyn T. Been searching for a great decaf and I finally found it. Not too dark a roast. I am enjoy after dinner coffee again. Thanks Fernwood!
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Kristianne (Victoria, CA) This coffee is very dry roasted. It is light brown and chalky, and not like any other coffee beans and coffee that I have purchased. It leaves a sludge in my cup and blocks the flow through my reusable keurig basket. I wanted to like this coffee because it is local but I will stick to my usual brand. I did try to post this review already days ago and for some reason it is not posted.
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Kristianne The beans and the grounds are light brown and dry. They are not a nice dark and semi-moist bean or ground like all other coffee beans I have tried. The grounds blocked up my reusable keurig filter and just made sludge sit in the basket. The coffee wasn’t bitter, which is nice, but it was very chalky. It’s not a nice process from start to finish. I read the reviews and thought that I would enjoy this. I really wanted to love this coffee and support local but I will continue to buy my regular brand.
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EF. (Summerland, CA) Still the smoothest decaf coffee that I have found. I keep returning to this coffee like many others.
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Meg P. (Victoria, CA) Love having such a great option to reduce caffeine without having to give up coffee.
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