We don't drink a lot of decaffeinated coffee at the Roastery however this Colombian decaf is a game changer. Sugar cane ethyl acetate (E.A.) processing, also commonly referred to as natural decaffeinated, starts by fermenting molasses derived from sugar cane to create ethanol. This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid, to create the compound ethyl acetate. In Colombia, where sugar cane is readily available, it makes great economic sense to use this plentiful resource to complement the coffee industry. E.A. is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables, and other food and beverage. When the coffee is received it is first submitted to a condition of water and steam. This elevates the moisture contained and swells the bean in order to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. It is at this point, that the bean experiences an E.A. wash, which dissolves the caffeine. The beans are then cleaned with water, followed by steam, to clean the innermost portions of the bean. Finally, the beans are dried until reaching the moisture similar to which they had prior to the process. This method avoids excessive heat or pressure, which can radically disrupt a green bean's cellular structure. One downside of this process, is that since the pores of the seed are opened up through steaming, the coffee does tend to age more quickly (both as roasted and green) than our regular offerings. You may even see the occasional "sweat" on the roasted bean within several days of roast. In non-decaffeinated coffee, this typically occurs many more days after roast. Tasting Notes - Apple, Milk Chocolate, CaramelPEABERRY. A Hampshire, UK based coffee roastery whose aim is to provide their customers with the best tasting coffees from around the coffee belt. They hand roast the coffee in very small 10kg batches being careful to manipulate the roasting process according to the history of the harvest. SINGLE ESTATE COLLECTION. Part of a collection of our current favourite single origin beans imported from all around the the belt. Our speciality coffee is sourced direct from farmer wherever possible and usually single estate. OUR COFFEE ROASTERY. We buy this green coffee in a 69kg sack and then small batch roast. Choose between whole bean or ground. PROFILE. You will find tasting notes of Apple, Milk Chocolate, Caramel. Enjoy the flavour characteristics of a really good quality single origin coffee. NATURALLY DECAFFEINATED. We don't drink a lot of decaffeinated coffee at the Roastery however this Colombian decaf is a game changer. It uses Sugar cane ethyl acetate (E.A.) processing, also commonly referred to as natural decaffeinated. In Colombia, where sugar cane is readily available, it makes great economic sense to use this plentiful resource to complement the coffee industry.
