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Decaf Colombia Excelso (Sugar Cane)
Regular price
$22.00 AUD
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$22.00 AUD
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Tasting notes: Sweet and clean, caramel, brown sugar, toffee, with red apple aftertaste.
Origin: Colombia
Region: Huila
Type: Arabica
Varietal: Caturra
Process: Sugar Cane
Region: Huila
Type: Arabica
Varietal: Caturra
Process: Sugar Cane
Roast Profile: Medium
The sugarcane decaffeination process is a natural, eco-friendly method that preserves the flavour and aroma of coffee while removing caffeine. This appealing choice for decaf coffee lovers begins with extracting juice from crushed sugarcane, which is fermented to produce ethanol. Ethanol is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate, a natural solvent used in decaffeination.
Green coffee beans are steamed or soaked to become porous before being immersed in the ethyl acetate solution. This solution bonds with the caffeine molecules, extracting them from the beans. After extraction, the beans rest to allow the separation of the caffeine-ethyl acetate mixture, which is then removed.
The caffeine and ethyl acetate can be separated and the ethyl acetate reused for future processes, enhancing sustainability. The beans undergo a thorough drying process to remove any remaining moisture and are subjected to strict quality control to ensure they meet flavour and aroma standards.