Decaf, Colombia

Origin: Valle Del Cauca, Colombia (DECAF)
Process: Washed 
Roast: Medium
Notes: Strawberry, Vanilla Wafer, and Almond
Altitude: 1750
Size: 12oz/340g

More about this coffee:

What's the process you use to make decaf?
The processing station in Colombia uses sugarcane, which is readily available in Colombia. Its application to the coffee industry was a game-changer. Ethyl acetate is an organic compound found in sugarcane, and the decaffeination process begins with the fermentation of molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol. This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid (the main component of vinegar) to create the compound ethyl acetate.

In a direct solvent-based process, low-pressure steam opens the pores of the coffee beans. Then the beans are soaked in a solution of water and ethyl acetate. The solvent binds to the salts of chlorogenic acids and allows the removal of caffeine. After flushing the beans with ethyl acetate repeatedly, up to 97% of the caffeine is extracted. Because ethyl acetate comes from sugarcane and is an organic compound that can effectively remove caffeine, the coffee’s flavor attributes are not extracted.

How to get our coffee:
Shipping or local pick-up options available! Just add at least one bag to your cart, and when you enter your address, you will see this option if you live within 15 miles of our location. After your purchase, we will contact you to arrange a time/place that works for you. Going to be close by, but don't live close? Message us to set up a meeting!

Feel free to contact us on social or mallycoffeeroasters@gmail.com with any questions!