DECAF
Producers | Various Small Holders
Origin | Colombia
Region | Caldas
Variety | Typica, Castillo
Altitude | 1200 - 1500 masl
Process | Washed, caffeine is derived by ethyl acetate (EA), a naturally occurring organic compound synthesized for coffee decaffeination
Sourcing | Royal Coffee, Inc.
Notes | cherry, dried apple, cocoa nib
Roast level | Medium
300g / 10.6oz
Our packaging is 100% recyclable.
NATURAL DECAFFEINATION PROCESS
USING ETHYL ACETATE (EA)
Ethyl Acetate (EA) is an organic compound found in many fruits and vegetables.
In this process of caffeine extraction, the green beans are first steamed to expand, then soaked in EA.
In the presence of EA, caffeine binds with the compound and is extracted from the bean.
The decaffeinated coffee is then removed from the solvent, rinsed and re-dried for consumption.
DECAFFEINATION PROCESS
Mexico Esmeralda EA Natural Decaf is decaffeinated using Ethyl Acetate (EA). In this method, the green beans are steamed or soaked to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The expanded beans are then soaked in EA, a naturally occurring organic compound found in many fruits and vegetables which can be synthesized for coffee decaffeination. In the presence of EA, caffeine bonds with the compound and is drawn out of the bean. The decaffeinated coffee is then removed from the EA solvent, rinsed thoroughly, re-dried and re-bagged for transport.