coffeesterTHE COFFEE ENCYCLOPEDIA

Sugarcane

Wallflower Decaf

Roasted by Five Senses

This full-bodied decaf espresso uses the natural sugarcane process to deliver complex layers of cherry candy and cola.

Wallflower Decaf — Five Senses
Image: courtesy of Five Senses
cherry candycola

From the roaster

Complex layers of cherry candy and cola.


Put on a quiet record, slip off your shoes and settle in with our full-bodied decaf espresso. A calm observer with a vibrant inner world, Wallflower is low on caffeine and high on flavour. This blend uses the natural sugarcane decaffeination process, gently removing caffeine while preserving the coffee’s character and sweetness. By avoiding excessive heat and pressure, the process leaves behind a beautifully balanced cup with all the flavour you’d expect from a specialty espresso. Enjoy complex layers of cherry candy and cola in a decaf so delicious you’ll be staring at the bottom of an empty cup before you know it.

--- Additional Information ~~~ Our Wallflower Decaf uses the natural sugarcane process. Ethyl acetate (EA) occurs naturally in fermented fruits and sugarcane, and is used to gently remove caffeine while preserving flavour and aroma.

=== Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 21.5g Out: 44g Time: 28sec Temp: 95°C

— Five Senses

Context

The Wallflower Decaf, roasted by Five Senses, offers a unique approach to decaffeinated coffee by utilizing the sugarcane process. This method is often favored for its ability to preserve the inherent characteristics of the bean while removing caffeine, resulting in a cup profile that features distinct notes of cherry candy and cola. When exploring such specific flavor profiles, it can be helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify and articulate the nuances present in your brew.

Understanding how a coffee is prepared is essential to appreciating its final character in the cup. Sugarcane processing is just one of many techniques used in the industry to influence the sensory experience of a coffee. For those interested in how different techniques impact the final product, our processing methods explainer provides a comprehensive look at the various ways producers and roasters manipulate variables to achieve specific results.

Buy — 69 AUD from Five Senses

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Wallflower Decaf taste like?

Expect tasting notes of cherry candy and cola.

How is Wallflower Decaf processed?

Wallflower Decaf uses the Sugarcane process.

More from Five Senses

View all →

More Sugarcane coffees

Last verified: October 14, 2026 · Browse all beans.