Coffee
El Pacaya Decaf
Roasted by Right Side Coffee
This decaf coffee features Bourbon, Catuai, and Caturra varieties, offering a dense, creamy body with notes of yellow fruit and cocoa.

From the roaster
Variedades Bourbon, Catuaí y Caturra que se traducen en un cuerpo denso cremoso, con notas a frutas amarillas y cacao.
— Right Side Coffee
Context
The El Pacaya Decaf offers a refined approach to decaffeinated coffee, focusing on the inherent qualities of the Bourbon varietal. While decaffeination processes are often scrutinized for their impact on the cup, this selection from Right Side Coffee highlights how careful sourcing can preserve a distinct profile. Bourbon is widely recognized for its balanced sweetness and complex mouthfeel, characteristics that provide a stable foundation for the vibrant notes of yellow fruits and cacao identified by the roaster.
When evaluating such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the bright, acidic fruit tones and the deeper, grounding cocoa elements. By focusing on the specific attributes of the Bourbon plant, this coffee demonstrates that decaf options can maintain a sophisticated character, bridging the gap between traditional comfort and nuanced fruit-forward profiles without the presence of caffeine.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
What does El Pacaya Decaf taste like?
Expect tasting notes of frutas amarillas and cacao.
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