La Serrania decaf, Colombia

 

Posted by Shark Senesac on December 08, 2011 0 Comments

    Too often than not, decaffeinated coffees are thought of as simply something that must to be offered for those who do not like the effects of caffeine or have heart and circulation issues. These decafs typically start out with poor quality green coffee and end up lacking the attention others get in the roaster, on the cupping table and on bar.  We like decaffeinated coffee if it tastes nice, and are willing to pay a more for quality.
    Working with Virimax, our sourcing partners in Colombia, we cupped through several lots of coffee and together created a blend from a few different producers.  This blend was then sent to DESCAFECOL in the Manizales region where it was decaffeinated using the Ethyl Acetate (EA) process- most natural method available.  

"There is no contradiction between modern technology and nature for DESCAFECOL.  We use only the most natural agents to decaffeinate coffee beans.  Crystal clear mountain water and ethyl acetate biologically gained from natural sources as sugar cane molasses.
Ethyl acetate is contained in many natural products such as fruit vegetables and is also found in regular roasted coffee.  It's consumption is absolutely free of any health risk.  EA is permitted in the US and Europe as a decaffeinated substance or food additive without any restrictions whatsoever.  DESCAFECOL employs a specialized 'combination procedure' using water and ethyl acetate.
This water-EA method enables specially selective and gental caffeine extraction from the coffee bean while pressure or excessive heat treatment are avoided and the natural structure of the green coffee bean cell is retained."
DESCAFECOL  2011

    In the cup we've found honey aromatics precede a prominent yet soft acidity with flavors such as plum and dried fruit.  A creamy body with hints of all-spice and macadamia nuts accompany the mids and follows through the finish.  12oz bags of La Serrania decafe are now available here as well as on Fridays from 8-1 at our shop.


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