NATURAL DECAF

Our Natural Decaf uses the most environmentally friendly decaffeination technique available today, known as the EA (Ethyl Acetate) or sugarcane method, creating a great coffee with all the taste but none of the caffeine. Expect classic notes of chocolate and malt, with a lovely mellow finish.

Ethyl Acetate is a natural compound derived from cane sugar, which grows naturally on the Colombian farms alongside the coffee cherries. The processed coffee beans are steamed to open their pores, then soaked for several hours in a solution of water and EA to draw out the caffeine. This caffeinated water is then syphoned off and sold to soft drink companies such as Red Bull (!!), and the beans are steamed one final time to remove any traces of the solution. 

Removing the caffeine this way not only means no nasty chemicals are used, but zero additional food miles are required as the coffee is decaffeinated at source instead of in a factory elsewhere. It is quite gentle on the coffee beans overall and no flavour is lost during the process - this easy-going coffee tastes great any time of the day or night. 

We think all of our coffees taste great no matter how you prepare them. Check out our Brew Guides for suggested recipes, top tips, and more.

Popayán, situated in the department of Cauca at an elevation of 1,700 m.a.s.l., benefits from an ideal topography for cultivating exceptional coffee. Popayán is sheltered by the Andes mountain range, creating consistent climatic and altitudinal conditions. These factors contribute to the development of coffee beans with sweet and citrus profiles. We work closely with approximately 75 growers who have contributed to this program and with whom we have established long-term relationships. Through this program, farmers are incentivized to prioritize quality, and based on assessments, we offer premiums of up to 20% above market prices.

This coffee is the exact same Colombian beans that we use in our house blends - just decaffeinated!