EA Decaf - Hulia, Colombia
Milk Chocolate, Apricot, Blackcurrent.
A smooth, full-bodied, Colombian decaf with a rich, chocolatey profile and a subtle touch of sweetness. Naturally decaffeinated to preserve its bold flavour and low acidity.
This is our HOUSE decaf - the very same beans we use in the grinders in our shops.
Producer - Hand selected lots from smallholder farms in Colombia.
Region - Hulia & Tolima
Altitude - 1650-2100Masl
Varietal - Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Process - Washed Sugarcane
Roast Level - ◉◉◉◉◎
- We recommend consuming the coffee within three months (unopened).
- Once opened, we recommend using within 7 days.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Ships within 1-3 working days.
Process
EA/ Washed Sugarcane
Ethyl Acetate decaffeination - commonly called 'sugarcane' method - is a process which combines high mountain spring water and Ethyl Acetate (EA) of natural origin. EA is present in every coffee cherry in its natural state (as well as in many other fruits and vegetables). The natural EA is obtained from a sugar cane-based process and is, together with spring water, the only other element which comes into contact with the coffee.
First the beans are steamed to open their pores, then they are rinsed with Ethyl-Acetate repeatedly to remove the caffeine. They are then dried to a 10-12% humidity and sealed with a natural wax which has a neutral profile which does not affect the flavour or aroma of the coffee.
This water-EA process allows for gentle extraction of the caffeine from the bean, avoiding excessive heat or pressure, maintaining the natural structure and all characteristics of the coffee bean.