Decaf, Colombia La Plata

£13.75

Grown in the southwestern Andes, the Huila region is world-renowned for its complex terroir and high-elevation microclimates. This specific lot offers the vibrant quality typical of Colombian coffees, but without the caffeine.

The Decaffeination Process

This coffee utilizes the Ethyl Acetate (EA) method, often called the "Sugarcane Process." Unlike aggressive chemical treatments, this method uses a naturally occurring compound found in fruits like bananas and sugarcane to gently remove caffeine while preserving the bean’s structural integrity and flavour.

  • Preparation: Green beans are steamed for 30 minutes to open their pores.

  • Extraction: The beans soak in a solution of water and EA. The compound bonds with the caffeine salts, stripping them away over an eight-hour cycle.

  • Finish: After the caffeine is removed, the beans are steamed again to eliminate any residual EA, then dried and polished.

Because this processing takes place at a specialized facility within Colombia, the coffee stays at its origin longer, ensuring a fresher, more sustainable product that retains its original regional character.

Region: Huila
Altitude: 1400 - 1800masl
Variety: Castillo
Process: Washed Sugarcane EA Decaf
Dark Chocolate, Orange, Caramel

Shipping

Delivery on standard item is 2-3 days. Subscriptions and large items may require longer delivery times. We will contact you with a delivery estimate if your order can not be delivered within our standard timeframe.

Environmental Impact

All our packaging should be recycled in domestic curbside recycling or at your local recycling centre.

We are almost a waste free business & constantly track and measure our waste and impact on the environment.

Decaf, Colombia La Plata
Decaf, Colombia La Plata

Packaging

We have specifically sourced our packing so it can be recycled.

Our coffee bags are made from LDPE - 4, which can be taken anywhere that recycles plastic bags (supermarkets & council sites). Everything else we use can be put in domestic curbside recycling.

Delivery

We roast once a week in batches to reduce our carbon footprint. So your coffee might not arrive the next day.

Direct Trade

Whilst Fairtrade (TM) is a great, we believe directly buying from producers means all the money goes to straight to them.