Riverside Half Caff is Oval Coffee Roasters’ light-to-medium roast lower-caffeine coffee, roasted in The Bronx, New York City for balance, clarity, afternoon coffee, second cups, and an easy everyday finish.
Riverside Half Caff short film by Oval Coffee Roasters, filmed beside the Hudson River and in Battery Park, with a scene near the SeaGlass Carousel.
Riverside Half Caff for balance, clarity, and lower-caffeine routines
Riverside is designed for people who want a lighter caffeine lift without giving up the structure of a real cup of coffee. It is a Half Caff coffee built for steady routines, afternoon coffee, office coffee, hospitality coffee, hotel rooms, events, travel, and everyday balance.
Riverside is a 50/50 blend of caffeinated coffee and sugarcane process decaf. Oval roasts it light-to-medium in The Bronx, New York City for clarity, balance, sweetness, and a clean finish.
Shop the coffee featured in this film
Start with Riverside, then pick the format that fits your routine. Whole Bean Coffee is ideal for fresh grinding and home brewing, while Pour Over Single Serves work for travel coffee, hotel coffee, office coffee, catering, gifting, pantry backup, and brew-anywhere moments.
Transcript and scene notes
Riverside Half Caff is a light-to-medium roast designed for calm energy and everyday balance. Filmed in Downtown Manhattan and Battery Park, the short captures slow Hudson River moments, New York City movement, and a simple brew-anywhere routine.
Christopher Alspach brews a Pour Over Single Serve, a real pour-over coffee you can make with hot water and a mug. Riverside is built for a lighter lift with clean clarity, balanced flavor, and an easy finish for afternoon coffee, travel, hotels, office coffee, and everyday routines.