Decaf | Colombia La Serrania
Origin: Colombia
Region: Pitalito, Huila
Producer: 50 small producers
Altitude: 1500 - 1700 masl
Process: Sugarcane Decaf
Varietal: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia
Tasting Notes: Toffee, Caramel, Cacano Nibs
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This decaf coffee is processed using a fully natural method at origin, where mountain water and ethyl acetate—derived entirely from locally grown sugarcane—gently remove caffeine without harsh chemicals.
Ethyl acetate, a compound naturally found in fruit, is created through the fermentation of sugarcane and acetic acid. This solution acts as a gentle solvent, extracting caffeine before being steamed off at 70°C.
The result? A decaf that retains the character of the original coffee, with subtle fruit notes and added complexity—clean, balanced, and surprisingly close to the real thing.
