This is how we believe decaffeinated coffee should taste: vibrant, fruity, and sweet, yet perfectly balanced. Our unique roasting approach allows this coffee to shine, whether brewed using filter or espresso methods.
Over the years, we've honed our selection criteria to ensure that each lot of decaf in our lineup meets our high standards for flavor and quality.
Ethica Decaf is a quintessence of this experience.
Origin:
Colombia
Region:
CAUCA
Variety:
CASTILLO, CATURRA, COLOMBIA
Process:
EA Sugarcane
Elevation:
2100 m
Use For:
Filter or Espresso
Texture:
Velvety
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate, sweet apple, hazelnut
ABOUT EA SUGARCANE
Cauca in Colombia’s southwest is a multiethnic and multicultural department that includes well-organised Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and farmer communities. Plots tend to be small and typical varieties grown include Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Typica, Bourbon and Tabi.
The EA process takes fermented molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol, which is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate (EA), the organic compound used to decaffeinate coffee beans. Green beans are steamed to elevate moisture content and induce swelling, which helps to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. Beans are then washed with EA to dissolve the remaining caffeine.
EA is a colorless liquid with a sweet and fruity aroma that is generally considered pleasant. Despite the name, sugar is not included in the finished product. Sugarcane is a plentiful resource in Colombia and is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables and other foods and beverages.