Decaf

PRODUCER Popayan Reserve Co-Op

AMOUNT 12 oz. retail bag, 2 lb. bag, 5 lb. bag

ORIGIN Popayan, Colombia

ALTITUDE 1,600 meters above sea level

VARIETY Caturra, Castillo, Colombia

PROCESS Sugarcane

TASTING NOTES Dark chocolate, Graham, Cranberry

About this coffee:

Popayan Reserve Decaf is produced by a few select farms in the Popayan region of Colombia. The beans are brought from growers in dry parchment, and are later milled at Popayan and transported to Caldas to be decaffeinated. 

During this unique decaffeination process, which was developed in Colombia, the caffeine is extracted from the bean using sugar cane and water, which brings out the natural sweetness while maintaining the coffee's attributes.

Sourced from the Popayan Reserve Co-Op in the Popayan region of Colombia, this decaffeinated offering from East Pole Coffee utilizes the sugarcane process to remove caffeine while preserving the bean's inherent character. Sugarcane processing is often favored for its ability to maintain a clean cup profile, as the natural solvent derived from fermented molasses interacts gently with the green coffee. You can learn more about the nuances of various processing methods to understand how these techniques influence the final cup.

In the cup, this selection presents a comforting combination of dark chocolate and graham cracker, balanced by a bright note of cranberry. When evaluating these specific descriptors, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the underlying acidity and sweetness. Grown at 1600 masl, this lot demonstrates that decaffeinated coffees can offer a complex and satisfying experience for those seeking a rich, dessert-like profile without the caffeine.