DECAF Guatemala – Sierra Madre

Swiss Water® decaffeinated

Medium – Full City

ABOUT THIS COFFEE

This Swiss Water® Process coffee is curated from lots that our importer has selected based on cup profile, physical preparation, and potential to express excellently once decaffeinated. During the Swiss Water process, the green coffee is hydrated to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to Green Coffee Extract (GCE), a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that allows the caffeine to leave the green coffee via osmosis while minimizing the loss of desired flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the GCE is filtered of its caffeine through proprietary carbon filters and recycled to be used again.

SPECS:

GEOGRAPHY

Region: Sierra Madre Mountains, Guatemala

Altitude: 1300 – 1700 MASL

Harvest: December – March

PRODUCER

Coffee producers from coffee communities in Guatemala

VARIETY

Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Sarchimor, and Anacafe 14

PROCESSING

Fully washed and dried in the sun, Swiss Water® decaffeinated

NOTES:

FLAVOR Cocoa, marshmallow

BODY Clean

ACIDITY Smooth

ROAST LEVEL

Medium – Full City

Sourced from the Sierra Madre Mountains, this decaffeinated offering from Modest Coffee highlights the classic profile of the Bourbon varietal. Grown by local producers across Guatemala, the cherries undergo a fully washed process, a method often utilized to emphasize a clean, balanced cup profile. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their bright acidity and clarity, this specific lot leans into comforting, dessert-like qualities, presenting distinct notes of cocoa and marshmallow.

When exploring decaffeinated coffees, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify how processing and origin influence the final cup. Because Bourbon is widely recognized for its inherent sweetness and complex mouthfeel, it remains a popular choice for decaffeination, as the bean structure often retains its character through the removal process. This selection offers a refined experience for those seeking a traditional, sweet profile without the caffeine.