Specialty Washed Decaf AZAHAR

• Super clean

• Florals

• Caramel & stone fruit

Region: Colombia, Huila & Narino

Processing: Washed

Decaf method: Sugar Cane Ethyl Acetate (EA)

Importer: (direct via) Azahar

Rob says: At Caffenation, we’ve been pioneers in decaffeinated coffee for years. For nearly a decade, the Colombian Sugar Cane (Ethyl Acetate) process was our trusted standard—and it served us well. But our ambitions go further. We don’t just want good decaf; we also want specialty decaf.

The launch of AZAHAR in early 2025 marked a turning point. Its clean, fruity profile proved that decaf can truly compete, driving both excitement and growth. It was the first in a new wave of decafs that changed how our customers experience caffeine-free coffee.

Our goal has always been simple: a decaf that can stand shoulder to shoulder with any single-origin in our range—even in a blind cupping. For us, coffee is fruit, and we relentlessly pursue clarity, vibrancy, and expression, whether washed or naturally processed.

This Colombian decaf from Caffènation showcases what's possible when quality sourcing meets careful decaffeination. Produced by Azahar in the high-altitude regions of Huila and Narino, the washed process emphasizes clarity and brightness typical of this method. The roaster identifies super clean cup characteristics alongside floral and stone fruit notes with caramel sweetness—a profile suggesting the producer maintained the coffee's inherent complexity through decaf processing.

For those exploring decaffeinated specialty coffees, this lot demonstrates that removing caffeine needn't sacrifice the sensory depth that makes Colombian coffees compelling. The combination of florals with stone fruit and caramel creates a balanced, approachable cup suitable for any time of day.