CASCADIA ORGANIC DECAF

Tasting Notes

Expect aromas of dried fig and quince, with jammy apple, sultana and caramel sweetness then a soft milk chocolate finish.

Farm Info

Cascadia Fairtrade Organic is a carefully crafted blend of coffees from Honduras, Indonesia, and Ethiopia, designed to deliver a balanced cup without the caffeine. It's decaffeinated using the world-renowned Swiss Water® Process - a gentle, 100% chemical-free method that uses nothing more than pure water, temperature, and time to remove 99.9% of caffeine while protecting the coffee's unique flavour and aroma.

Process: Washed, Natural & Wet hulled, Swiss Water Decaffeination

More about the Swiss Water Process

The process begins with the creation of Green Coffee Extract (GCE) - water infused with all the soluble flavour compounds found in coffee, but none of the caffeine. When fresh green beans are soaked in this solution, the caffeine naturally migrates out of the beans into the GCE, drawn by the difference in concentration, while the flavour compounds remain securely in place. The GCE is then passed through carbon filters that trap and remove the caffeine, and the refreshed solution is recirculated until the beans reach the desired level of decaffeination. Once complete, the beans are dried back to their original moisture level, ready to roast with all the rich character of their origin intact.

The Cascadia Organic Decaf, roasted by Ozone Coffee NZ, offers a sophisticated profile that challenges the traditional expectations of decaffeinated coffee. By utilizing the Swiss Water Decaffeination method, this lot preserves the inherent character of the bean while removing caffeine through a gentle, chemical-free process. In the cup, drinkers can expect a rich, dessert-like experience defined by notes of dried fig, quince, and jammy apple, balanced by the deep, comforting sweetness of sultana, caramel, and milk chocolate.

When exploring such complex profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between stone fruit and confectionery characteristics. While decaffeinated coffees are often overlooked, this selection demonstrates how careful processing can maintain a vibrant, full-bodied cup. Whether enjoyed as a morning ritual or an evening indulgence, the Cascadia Organic Decaf provides a refined, flavorful experience that stands firmly on its own merits.