Las Montañas Decaf Coffee

Tasting notes: orange, graham cracker, chocolate

Country: colombia

Process: washed + ea sugar cane

Varietal: caturra, typica, bourbon

Roast profile: light - medium Las montañas ea natural process coffee 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. This process of decaffeination is a favorite of ours because it retains much of the coffees acidity and sweetness. In the cup we taste bright notes of orange citrus, warm graham cracker, and a rich dark chocolate finish.

DETAILS 

• Whole bean coffee 
• 12 oz 
• Decaf 
• Roasted in Tempe, Arizona 

About the Maker 

Provision started in 2011 with the idea of bringing the stories of smallholder coffee producers to coffee buyers and drinkers. They wanted to have fully transparent buying practices, and through that vision Provision grew into a coffee roaster, wholesale, and retail company. Their goal was, and remains, to make coffee approachable for all people. They continue to be quality focused, with the emphasis on longevity, commitment, and sustainability. Through this vision, they have their mission statement: “To build community through quality coffee, food, and drink.”