Are you looking for a high-quality filter coffee that you can enjoy in the evening? Then this decaffeinated coffee from Colombia, roasted by the Latvian roaster Rocket Bean Roastery, is definitely the right choice. It offers a truly rich flavor profile, breaking down preconceived notions about decaffeinated coffee. A truly complex experience awaits you in your cup, with notes of sweetness, subtle bitterness, and refreshing citrus acidity. Candied quince provides a distinct fruity sweetness with a subtle hint of caramel.Cocoa nibs bring earthiness and a bittersweet base, adding depth to the coffee.Grapefruit brings a lively and balanced acidity to the finish of each sip.
The origin of the coffee takes us to the highly prized Colombian region of Quindío, in the Armenia area. Quindío is part of the so-called Colombian coffee triangle, which is recognized as the heart of Colombian specialty coffee production. Thanks to its mineral-rich volcanic soil and ideal altitude and climate, the region provides excellent conditions for growing coffee trees. The producer of this coffee is Jairo Arcila, an experienced grower with decades of experience who now owns several coffee farms. He is known for his precision, openness to innovative processing methods, and strong emphasis on harvest quality.
This coffee is processed using the natural method, which means that after harvesting, the coffee cherries are dried whole, with both the pulp and the skin. They were dried on raised drying beds directly in the sun. Thanks to this method, the coffee developed sweetness and typical fruity tones. After the cherries are dried and the skin is removed, a unique decaffeination method called Sugarcane Decaf is used, which utilizes natural ethyl acetate obtained by fermenting sugarcane molasses. The process begins with 30 minutes of steaming the beans to open their pores, followed by 8 hours of immersion in an ethyl acetate solution, which binds the caffeine. The process is completed with a second steaming to remove any remaining solution from the beans and drying.
- Altitude: 1,200–1,700 m above sea level.