Colombia | Popayan Reserve | Caturra & Castillo | Washed Decaf

Region: Popayan

Such a great decaf, this will take you on a great coffee journey and deliver a clean and vibrant cup that will leave you wanting more. No fear of missing out here, this decaf sure is one quality coffee!

The Popayan Reserve is a regional lot from the department of Cauca, Colombia. This region was chosen as it is conducive to producing coffees with good body and sweetness. Currently 67 select farms contribute to this regional lot and it provides employment for over 400 people.

This coffee is decaffeinated using ethyl acetate (derivative from sugar-cane). It selectively removes the caffeine from the coffee while leaving all the other tasty flavour compounds. Ethyl acetate occurs in ripening fruit and is a highly volatile compound meaning that none of it remains after the coffee has been roasted.

This washed decaf from Popayan, Colombia showcases a blend of Caturra and Castillo varieties. Proud Mary Coffee has developed this lot to deliver clean, vibrant character—demonstrating that washed processing can yield clarity and liveliness even in decaffeinated selections. The combination of these two varietals, grown in this established Colombian region, provides the foundation for a balanced, approachable cup suitable for those seeking caffeine-free options without sacrificing complexity.