Lima Decaf

Rony Lavan is an ambitious and quality-driven cupper who has spent his career trying to carve out better and bolder coffees from small producers in Peru. While the country is emerging as a specialty market after many years of focusing on bigger lots and certifications, Rony's passion is with identifying and developing the top scores and the best cups.

As president of the Lima Coffees exporting organization, Rony has already established himself as standing at the fore of microlot-quality coffees in Cajamarca. His first year with Lima Coffees, he entered the national competition and won; with the introduction of the Cup of Excellence competition to Peru in 2017, the country is poised to enter the international spotlight for its finest offerings. Rony and his coffees will be the ones to watch.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters brings this decaffeinated Peru to their roster through producer Rony Lavan, sourced from the Cajamarca region. Lima Decaf represents the roaster's commitment to offering quality across their decaf selections—a category that has expanded dramatically in recent years as processing methods improve. Peruvian coffees from Cajamarca tend toward balanced, approachable profiles, making decaffeinated lots from this origin particularly appealing for those seeking full flavor without caffeine. The coffee's specific sensory character can be explored through Bird Rock's tasting notes, which sit within the broader framework of how we describe coffee flavors and aromas across the flavor wheel.