Colombia La Serrania Sugarcane Decaf Filter - Single Origin

Single Origin Colombia Sugarcane Decaf.

This sugarcane decaf coffee has gone through a completely natural decaffeination process. The process at this plant uses ethyl acetate derived 100% sugarcane mixed with mountain water.

Sugarcane grown at origin is a key element in the production of ethyl acetate, naturally found in food. It is biologically derived from the fermentation of sugarcane mixed with acetic acid. This solution is used to soak the coffee, acting as a natural solvent to extract the caffeine. The solution is then steamed away, with the evaporation point of ethyl acetate occurring at 70 degrees celsius.

The beauty of the Natural EA process is that it helps preserve most of the original flavours of the coffee while adding fruity notes and some complexity to the cup.

This lot is made up of coffee from 50 smallholders in the Huila region of Colombia.

PROCESS: EA/SUGARCANE DECAFFEINATION

REGION: COLOMBIA, HUILA, PITALITO

ELEVATION: 1500-1750

VARIETAL: CATURRA, CASTILLO, COLOMBIA

CUP: BERRIES, HONEY & SAVOURY SPICE

ROAST: FILTER

This Colombia Huila decaf represents a thoughtful approach to removing caffeine while preserving complexity. Code Black Coffee selected the sugarcane decaffeination process—an environmentally gentler alternative to conventional chemical methods—paired with Caturra beans grown at 1500–1750 masl. The roaster identifies berries, honey, and citrus alongside savoury spice, suggesting the sugarcane process has retained the coffee's inherent sweetness and fruit-forward character typical of this elevation. For those seeking a decaffeinated filter coffee that doesn't sacrifice sensory depth, this lot demonstrates that careful processing methods and varietal selection can yield a satisfying cup without compromise.