DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATED

DECAFFEINATED

$22
Size:
Quantity:
THE LOVE OF COFFEE:
Few things irk me more than the "death before decaf" motto. I fell in love with coffee for its flavour, uniqueness, and rituals. Caffeine is just a magical bonus on those especially tired mornings. Meaning I will forever advocate for well-processed and well-roasted decaf because it is every bit as delicious as its caffeinated counterparts. My motto: great coffee is great coffee.

This is naturally decaffeinated using ethyl acetate. For the process, a molasses derived from spent sugar cane ferments to create ethanol. It is mixed with the acetic acid common to vinegar to create a perfect caffeine solvent. Following application, steaming beans leaves a traceable residue of one part per million. It is one my preferred processing methods as the qualities of origin remain intact
 
ORIGIN:

Our new decaffeinated gem comes by way of the Asociación Los Naranjos. The cooperative was started in 2001 by farmers in the San Agustín area, around the banks of the Los Naranjos river. This rich agricultural area is nestled between two mountain ranges and the Cueva de los Guácharos biosphere. The cooperative works currently works with 97 small-hold farmers who produce a total of around 2000 bags of coffee per year. Lots are pulped, fermented, and dried on-site with special lots, like this Pink Bourbon varietal being separated. 

 
FLAVOUR:
Decaf gets a bad rap because historically it was never well-grown green and typically is roasted too hot and too fast. However, if you start with great coffee and then roast it with the decaf processing in mind, you experience the unique joy of origin. I was super excited to bring in this Pink Bourbon offering given the varietal tendency towards delicate floral and sweet cups, which this delivers with beautiful tangerine and mandarin orange notes that cascade into a milk chocolate and toffee finish. 

PARAMETERS: 
For espresso, use a 1:2.3 ratio in 32-35 seconds.
ROAST DEGREE: 
Light-Medium.
TASTE: 
Mandarin Orange & Skor Bar.  
REGION:
San Agustin, Huila.
FARM:
Asociación Los Naranjos.
VARIETY:

Pink Bourbon.
ELEVATION:
1400-2000m.
PROCESS:
Washed Ethyl Acetate.
IMPORTER:
Sally at Cafe Imports.
FOB PRICING:
$9.59 USD per Kilogram.
(This is the price before transport costs including shipping, brokerage, etc.) 
YEARS PARTNERED:
This is our first harvest from Asociación Los Naranjos.