Market Lane Coffee - San Antonio Decaf

Details

Origin: Inzá, Cauca, Colombia
Varieties: Caturra & Colombia
Processing Method: Washed
Producers: 14 small-scale producers

About this coffee

This lot was grown by 14 small-scale producers in the hills surrounding the town of San Antonio, where the rich, volcanic soil, cool temperatures and high rainfall support the production of beautifully sweet and complex coffees.  

Farms in this area are typically very small (averaging one hectare), with the producers and their families performing most of the farmwork themselves. At harvest time, the cherries are hand-picked and then wash-processed; producers in San Antonio either have their own small mill on-site, or they share a mill with neighbours or extended family members. 

About the process

There are a number of ways that caffeine can be removed from coffee. The EA sugarcane process has been chosen, which uses water and a natural compound found in sugarcane to gently remove the caffeine from the bean. And while over 99% of the caffeine is removed, the inherent flavour and quality of the coffee remain intact.

Happily, this processing method is available in Colombia, which means San Antonio is decaffeinated locally and shipped to us fresh. The result is a sweet, clean and well-structured coffee with a lovely buttery mouthfeel. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to skip the caffeine and still enjoy a beautiful cup of coffee!