Santa Maria · Decaf

This Colombian green coffee was decaffeinated using the "sugar cane" process, which we intentionally selected due to its gentleness in comparison to other common methods and its ability to retain the coffee's distinctive qualities. This decaffeinated lot from Santa Maria was fully washed before undergoing a gentle sugarcane decaffeination process at Decafecol in Chinchiná. After harvest, the coffee is processed in the traditional washed method, highlighting clarity and sweetness. The green coffee is then sent to the decaffeination facility, where it is carefully prepared through steaming and humidification to open the bean structure. Caffeine is removed using Ethyl Acetate, a naturally derived compound from sugarcane. This method selectively extracts caffeine while preserving the coffee’s flavour integrity. After extraction, the beans are steamed again to remove any remaining residues, then slowly dried back to their original moisture content.The result is a clean and expressive decaf, maintaining the character of the coffee while offering a soft and balanced cup - without the caffeine.