Decaf coffee is delicious and we should all be drinking more of it. Now you can agree or disagree with that statement but one thing is for sure, this coffee tastes fantastic. The aroma is dessert like, with chocolates, nuts, brown sugars and you'll find those same flavors in the cup with hints of golden raisin and a sweet citrus note that pops up as the coffee cools. Overall a very balanced and enjoyable coffee that you can drink all day without losing any sleep! What more could you ask for?

Producer story

The 60-70 producers that have contributed to this lot are part of a cooperative called Coocentral, that represents producers from around this region. The organization provides key services to its members, including agronomy assistance, education opportunities, and lines of credit for farm inputs.

Processing (aka what is decaf coffee anyway?)

This coffee is decaffeinated at the Descafecol plant in Colombia using the EA method.

EA, or ethyl acetate, is a substance that naturally occurs in many fruits and vegetables, including sugarcane. Colombian sugarcane is used to produce EA, which is then combined with mountain spring water and used to decaffeinate the coffee. Here's how the process works:

The coffee is placed in a silo and first steamed to remove the silverskin. The coffee is moistened and then placed in the sugarcane EA solution. In a chemical reaction, the caffeine is removed as the EA circulates through the beans. Then, the coffee is steamed once again to remove any residual EA.

The coffee is dried and then cooled down to room temperature once again. It is polished and then finally placed in bags for shipping to its final destination.

This washed process preserves the natural flavor and quality of the coffee while removing 99.9% of the caffeine!

Images and coffee information courtesy of the importer - Primavera Coffee