Unwind Decaf

A robust decaf coffee that maintains a mellow and pleasant sweetness.

Unwind is a decaf lot from the Sierra Productora de Café Amatenango de la Frontera Cooperative in México that undergoes the Ethyl Acetate (EA) Decaf process. These coffees are washed for 12-24 hours with some lots being fermented for an extended period of 12-84 hours. SIPRO and Amatenango work hard to improve quality amongst the extreme security risks in the region which complicate the mobility of coffee.

The Ethyl Acetate process includes soaking the unroasted coffee in a solution of water and ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is made created using sugar cane that is turned into molasses. The molasses is then fermented to create ethanol and processed with acetic acid to create the ethyl acetate that will be used in the extraction of caffeine. The unroasted green coffee is soaked in the ethyl acetate solution which bonds to the caffeine, extracting it out of the bean. Once all the caffeine is removed, the bean is steamed to remove residual ethyl acetate, leaving a decaffeinated green coffee ready for roasting.

Sourced from the Amatenango de la Frontera region of México, Unwind Decaf is produced by the Sierra Productora de Café Amatenango de la Frontera Cooperative. This selection is processed using Ethyl Acetate, a method often favored for its ability to gently remove caffeine while preserving the inherent characteristics of the bean. To better understand how different techniques influence the final cup, you can explore our processing methods explainer.

This offering is roasted by Methodical Coffee, a roaster known for their meticulous approach to highlighting origin-specific profiles. While decaffeinated coffees are sometimes overlooked, they can offer a complex range of flavors that are easily identified by referencing a flavor wheel. By utilizing the Ethyl Acetate process, this coffee provides a balanced experience that remains true to its Mexican roots, offering a clean and approachable cup for those seeking a decaffeinated option without sacrificing quality or depth.