Peet's Coffee Middle Ground Medium Roast Ground Coffee, 10.5 oz Bag — Half-Caff, Smooth Balanced Flavor

Peet's Middle Ground is a half-caffeinated medium roast ground coffee blend that delivers Peet’s signature flavor with roughly half the caffeine, packaged in a 10.5 oz bag.

If you want a flavorful cup without the same caffeine punch as a full-strength brew, Middle Ground mixes carefully selected regular Brazil beans with decaffeinated Colombian beans to keep the taste rich while reducing stimulant effect. This blend emphasizes balance—brown sugar sweetness, stone-fruit brightness and a cocoa-like finish—roasted to medium to preserve approachable aromatics and smooth body.

What does "half caff" mean for my daily cup?

Half caff indicates the blend contains about half decaffeinated beans and half regular beans, so you get noticeable flavor depth with less caffeine. The decaf portion is water-processed to remove caffeine while aiming to preserve the original bean character.

• Blend ratio: approximately 50% regular Brazil beans, 50% decaf Colombian beans.
• Decaf processing: natural water method that avoids solvents.
• Outcome: reduced caffeine, retained aroma and flavor complexity.

How should I brew Middle Ground for the best results?

For a consistent cup, measure coffee to water carefully and match your brew method to a medium roast profile. Peet's recommends 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of ground coffee per 12 fluid ounces of water as a starting point; adjust slightly for strength preference.

• Recommended ratio: 4 tbsp per 12 fl oz (one standard mug).
• Works well in drip machines, pour-over, and French press when ground for the method.
• Medium roast extracts well between 3–5 minutes depending on method for balanced flavor.

What flavor notes and roast characteristics should I expect?

Middle Ground is roasted to a medium level that highlights sweet, fruity, and chocolate-like notes without heavy bitterness. The profile is crafted to be approachable throughout the day—bright enough to be interesting, gentle enough for later sipping.

• Tasting highlights: brown sugar sweetness, stone fruit nuance, subtle cocoa finish.
• Body: medium, smooth mouthfeel with clean aftertaste.
• Roast: medium to preserve aromatics and balanced acidity.

Who is this for? Peet’s Middle Ground suits coffee drinkers who want the flavor and ritual of a craft medium roast but with reduced caffeine—ideal for afternoon enjoyment, evening social cups, or anyone limiting caffeine without sacrificing taste. It’s also a good pick for households with different caffeine needs who want one versatile bag that satisfies both full- and low-caffeine preferences. Packaged in a 10.5 oz bag, it’s sized for regular at-home use and crafted from 100% Arabica beans following Peet’s long-standing roasting standards.

Features at a glance:

• One 10.5 oz bag of Peet’s Middle Ground half-caff ground coffee, 100% Arabica.
• Medium roast with brown sugar, stone fruit, and cocoa tasting notes.
• Brewing guide: 4 tablespoons per 12 fl oz water (1 mug).
• 50% of blend decaffeinated via natural water processing to preserve flavor.
• Peet’s heritage: hand-roasted craft coffee since 1966.
• Peet’s engages in sourcing and community programs aimed at positive impact where coffees are grown.