PLOT ROASTING, DECAF CONDOR E.A.
PLOT ROASTING, DECAF CONDOR E.A.
Tasting Notes
This outstanding coffee, we taste berries and peaches with a rich caramel sweetness.Characteristics
Farm:El Vergel,
Producer:Shady and Elias Bayter
Region:Piedra Grande, Tolima, Colombia
Altitude:1,500 masl
Variety:Caturra
Processing:Washed,E.A. Decaffeinated
Read More
This is something of a rarity! A single variety and single farm decaf. We buy coffees decaffeinated at origin, leaving more of the value in the producing country and minimising carbon footprint. The coffee is processed at the Descafecol plant in Manizales. The decaffeination process at this plant uses ethyl acetate derived 100% from sugar cane mixed with mountain water, together removing 99.7% of the caffeine present. When the coffee is received, it is first conditioned using water and steam. This elevates the moisture content and swells the seeds to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. At this point, the coffee is washed in ethyl acetate which dissolves the caffeine. The beans are then cleaned with water, followed by steam, and finally, are dried until they reach a stable moisture content. This method avoids excessive heat or pressure, which can radically disrupt a green bean's cellular structure.