Tasting notes:Caramel, Plum, Round Body Area: Colombia, Tolima Farm:Finca El Vergel Variety:Caturra Processing:Sugar Cane Decaffeination Roast: Medium
Decaffeination of coffee takes place after the unroasted coffee is fully processed by the producer and before it enters our roastery. Most common and traditionally, decaffeination takes place by using synthetic chemical solvents. Which is effective but less favourable because of the environmental impact.
This decaf is locally decaffeinated in Colombia following the Sugar Cane process method. The Sugar Cane Process uses a natural by-produce from sugar cane (fermented molasses) as a solvent to extract caffeine. Sugar cane is an important crop growing in the area which makes it an ideal choice for decaffeination of local grown coffee.
With selecting high quality beans from Finca El Vergel, locally decaffeinated at origine and without synthetic chemicals, we believe this decaf is a great alternative to your regular coffee. Great in taste and with care of the environment.
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How Sugar Cane decaffeination works
Coffee beans are steamed for 30 minutes to open and enlarge cells
They are then rinsed for 10 hours with an EA (Ethyl Acetate) solvent derived from Sugar Cane. This removes the caffeine particles within the bean
The solvent is drained away
Beans are steamed again to remove any residual solvent
Finally they are dried to reach the original moisture content
Keep your coffee fresh
Store your coffee airtight in a clip-sealed bag or metal tin to protect it from air and light. Let your coffee rest for 2 weeks after roasting to degas. Then it reaches its brewing flavor peak up till 8 weeks. If you won’t use it within two months, you can portion and freeze your coffee to maintain freshness. Read the details here
Brewing Guide
Not sure how to brew with this coffee? Check out our brew guides.
Shipping
▶ Free NL Shipping on orders over €55 ▶ Free BE - DE - FR Shipping on orders over €100 ▶ We send out coffee which is freshly roasted 1 to 10 days prior ▶ All online orders are packed and delivered from our Roastery in Amsterdam West. ▶ Orders will be fulfilled and shipped out Monday, Wednesday and Friday. ▶ We send out coffee which is freshly roasted 1 to 10 days prior. ▶ NL delivery via PostNL, usually arrives next day ▶ International orders via PostNL or DPD
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