La Flaca - Sugar Cane Decaf | Colombia | New Kid Coffee Roasters

For years roasters have overlooked decaf. However, in our opinion, decaf drinkers are purists drinking the coffee for the taste and not the caffeine. With this in mind, we have gone above and beyond to source the best decaf beans.

Unlike most decaffeination methods carried out in Europe, this coffee is fully decaffeinated in Colombia—preserving both freshness and flavor at origin. The challenge lies in carefully removing caffeine while protecting the coffee’s natural character.

This method, known as the sugarcane process, is completely chemical-free. It starts with a gentle steam pre-treatment that allows the beans to swell. Naturally produced Ethyl Acetate (E.A.), derived from locally fermented sugarcane, is then used to extract at least 97% of the caffeine. Afterwards, low-pressure steam ensures any remaining traces of E.A. are removed, leaving a clean, flavourful cup.

Tastes like caramel, mandarin and sweet.

The details:

Region: Antioquia

Farm: Cafelumbus

Coffee varieties: Castillo, Caturra

Altitude: 1600-1900 Metres Above Sea Level

Process: Sugar Cane Decaf (natural)