Colombia El Buho DecafColombia El Buho Decaf No compromises decaf shouldn't be an afterthought! Sugarcane decaffeination uses a naturally occurring compound, ethyl acetate (EA) to decaffeinate coffee. Here's how it goes The coffee beans are moistened with water and EA is circulated through the beans The EA binds with the caffeine in the bean and extracts the caffeine. It leaves out most of the other flavor compounds After they reach the desired caffeine level, the residue

This allows time for the beans to de-gas (CO2 doesn't taste wonderful so it's best to wait for it to leave the beans over the few days following the roasting process)

and are then slowly dried)

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The EA binds with the caffeine in the bean and extracts the caffeine

our coffee is speciality grade (above a score of 80 on the Speciality Coffee Association grading system and tested by experts) and we buy from respected and trusted suppliers who do their due diligence

It leaves out most of the other flavor compounds

grape Processing: Fully washed

There are so many factors that affect how our beans taste

Here's how it goes

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Fresh - Sent out within a week of being roasted (but often earlier) so they are at optimum freshness for you to brew

The coffee beans are moistened with water and EA is circulated through the beans