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Decaf Colombia Washed EA - Proyecto Berruecos
Decaf Colombia Washed EA - Proyecto Berruecos
WHOLE BEAN COFFEE
Tastes like: Salted Caramel, Graham Cracker, Apricot
In my experience, decaf coffee has never had a great reputation. I'm here to try and change that. Decaf can be just as lovely as full-caf coffee if it's treated properly.
This lot is sourced from the Proyecto Berruecos project in Arboleda, Nariño, where Francy Castillo supports smallholder farmers (both men and women) with technical training and access to specialty markets. These coffees are hand-harvested, double-fermented, and patio dried for up to 18 days. Decaffeination is carried out using the EA (ethyl acetate) process, a natural method derived from sugarcane that preserves flavour integrity while removing caffeine. The result is a smooth, layered cup with salted caramel, graham cracker, and apricot.
Learn more about this Decaf coffee below.
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Coffee Specs
| Tastes Like | Salted Caramel, Graham Cracker, Apricot |
| Origin | Colombia |
| Region | Arboleda, Nariño |
| Farm | Various - Proyecto (Project) Berruecos led by Francy Castillo |
| Process | Washed, Ethyl Acetate (EA) Decaffeination |
| Varietal(s) | Mixed |
| Altitude | 1800-2100 MASL (metres above sea level) |
| Brew Method | Filter + Espresso |
| Roast Profile | Medium Roast |
| Import Partner | Apex Coffee in Montreal, Canada |
About the Producer: Francy Castillo & Women of Arboleda
Francy Castillo oversees the Berruecos Project, which consolidates parchment from small producers at her collection point, giving remote producers access to the specialty coffee market and enabling them to earn premium prices.
The project focuses on supporting coffee producers in Arboleda Berruecos and San Lorenzo, Nariño, by visiting their farms to assess community needs, providing technical assistance on specialty coffee practices, and offering tools and resources for daily fieldwork.
The aim is to promote the sustainable development of the coffee industry, enhancing quality, environmental preservation, inclusion, and competitiveness to benefit producers, youth, and women in the community.
Sourcing in Colombia
We came across this lot from Apex Coffee in Montreal, Canada.
Nariño, located in the Andes mountain range, is a mountainous department with diverse landscapes, ranging from the high Andean plateaus to tropical
forests and Pacific Ocean beaches. Its volcanic soils, rich in minerals from the eruptions of the Galeras volcano, are essential to the exceptional quality of the coffee grown in the region. Today, coffee from Nariño is not only a local economic pillar but also a key player in the global reputation of Colombian coffee.
The coffee from Arboleda is renowned for its unique flavour profiles, often described as having bright acidity, floral notes, and a balanced body. The area’s coffee is typically grown at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 meters above sea level, which contributes to the slow maturation of the coffee cherries, enhancing their flavour complexity.
The Arboleda community, like many in Nariño, focuses on sustainable coffee cultivation to protect the environment and ensure long-term production.
To make this coffee decaf without stripping away its character, the beans go through a natural ethyl acetate (EA) decaffeination process. Using a by-product of sugarcane, EA gently extracts caffeine while preserving the coffee’s inherent flavours, leaving behind a clean cup with remarkable depth.
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What a lovely yaste this awesome coffee has!!! Mellow, tasteful, and wonderful!
I love this decaf! Being caffeine sensitive but loving coffee, I have spent the last year comparing decaf from various roasters, primarily in Ontario, and have decided that I like this one the best. I also appreciate the businesses values. My favorite brew method lately ( i do love a good mocha pot) is a pour over so that is the only method I have used so far for this decaf.
I ordered this coffee because I was out of decaf and I wanted to buy Canadian. The fact that this Mexican decaf was made using water was essential, the fact that it is produced by women and the company‘s founder is also a women cinched it. The coffee is DELIGHTFUL - it pushed ALL my buttons! Thank you! You have a happy customer who will order other flavours!
Great coffee!
Tasty, definitely recommend!!