Daemonic, our Swiss Water Decaf Peruvian Coffee, offers a full bodied roast flavor without the caffeine. We at Sinister recognize that Coffee comes in many styles and so do the people who drink it. Decaf should never be a lesser version of its counter part. We chose this high quality bean to offer those of us wanting the taste without the kick. Never settle for a lesser cup!
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dae•mon•ic
/dĭ-mō′nē-ăk′
adjective
Daemon is the Latin word for the Ancient Greek daimon (δαίμων: "god", "godlike", "power", "fate"). Originally referring to a lesser deity or guiding spirit in Greek religion and mythology. This definition extended into later Hellenistic religion and philosophy before it’s more modern meaning.
What is in the Name?
Origin
1350-1400; middle english
The word is derived from daimon, the provider, divider of fortunes or destinies. The root da, meaning to divide. In ancient Greece, Daimons were likely seen as the souls of men during the golden age acting as tutelary deities, or guardian, patrons and protectors.
In pre-Christian and non-Christian cultures, demons were neither good nor evil.
modern meaning
In modern times demon has replaced the word daemon and is used to describe evil spirits or entities. These spirits are said to be able to inhabit a living host. They are thought to be highly intelligent and all knowing. Cultural beliefs include everything from external influence to full on possession of a person.
two sides to every story
Early depiction of a carved daemon mask
Similar to the Jinn in Muslim mythology, original interpretations of the daemon could be either good or evil. This mask would have been worn in a ritualistic dance celebrating the good and the evil that each human possesses. Some cultures believe you must worship both sides in order to maintain a balance in the forces of nature.
Tribal image of a horned goat…
A more modern rendition of a popular demon known as the devil. Shamans believe in supernatural phenomenon such as the world of gods, demons, and ancestral spirits.
not always what it seems
Although the term demonic is most commonly associated with the devil or demonic possession, it is but one rendition of the meaning. This blog intended to explore a more meaningful explanation, history and context. Our decaf was named after this for its misunderstood past. Decaf coffee has been chemically altered in mass production leaving the beans stripped of caffeine, nutrients and flavor. For our Daemonic Decaf, we use a Swiss Water process. The beans are decaffeinated naturally without the use of harsh chemicals. This allows the flavor of our beans as well as the balanced roast to shine through in each cup. So much like it’s name sake, things aren’t always dark or light.
The Coffee Behind the Name
Daemonic features our organic single origin Peruvian coffee beans. Swiss Water decaffeinated. Buy it in whole bean or ground. Our Daemonic is a roasted to a Medium full body and offers a rich flavor profile, smooth finish without the caffeine. . Contact us for wholesale opportunities.
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