Worka Buche Natural SWP Decaf

Aromas of vanilla, prune, and candied pecan introduce this creamy decaf. Notes of semi-sweet chocolate and walnut accompany gentle nectarine acidity in the cup, with hints of sage and nutmeg lingering in the finish.

Details

Producer: Worka Buche Farm: Kadela Wet Mill Region: Oromia Altitude: 1,850-2,200 masl Varietal: Heirloom Process: Natural, Swiss Water Process Roast: Medium Notes: Prune, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Walnut

The Swiss Water Process

This chemical-free method for removing caffeine involves soaking green coffee in fresh water until it reaches a saturation level that allows the dissolvable solids, including caffeine, to be removed. Caffeine-free green coffee extract (GCE) is then introduced to the beans, which causes the caffeine molecules to bind to the GCE. The now-decaffeinated coffee is then dried to the proper moisture content and rested before shipment.

Sourced from the Oromia region of Ethiopia, the Worka Buche Natural SWP Decaf represents a unique intersection of traditional cultivation and modern processing. The coffee is produced by Worka Buche using Heirloom varietals grown at elevations between 1850 and 2200 masl. To achieve its decaffeinated profile, the beans undergo a natural process followed by the Swiss Water Process, a method that removes caffeine while aiming to preserve the inherent characteristics of the origin.

PT's Coffee Roasting highlights notes of prune, semi-sweet chocolate, and walnut in this specific lot. While natural-processed coffees often exhibit heavier fruit profiles and Swiss Water Process decaffeination is designed to maintain cup integrity, the final sensory experience can be mapped against a standard flavor wheel to better understand how these distinct processing steps influence the final cup. This selection offers a nuanced look at how high-altitude Ethiopian beans respond to careful decaffeination techniques.