Decaf drinkers are the truest coffee fans. They’re here for the taste, not the buzz.

This coffee is decaffeinated using Colombia’s natural Sugarcane Ethyl Acetate process. Molasses from local sugarcane is fermented into ethyl acetate, then mixed with water to gently wash away about 97% of the caffeine after the beans are lightly steamed. The beans are then thoroughly rinsed and slowly dried. Because the ingredients are naturally derived and the process happens locally, the flavor integrity of high-quality coffee remains beautifully intact.

This decaf breaks every stereotype — vibrant with caramel sweetness, bright apple and citrus notes, and a depth that makes you forget it's decaffeinated. Sourced from El Vergel in Tolima, it shines across all brew methods, revealing berries and citrus in pour-overs and chocolatey Colombian richness in espresso or French press. If you’ve ever questioned the point of decaf, this one answers it.

Details:

• Origin: Colombia

• Region: Tomila

• Town: Fresno

• Farmer/Producer: Shady & Elia Bayter

• Process: Washed, Sugarcane Ethyl Acetate

• Elevation: 1350 masl

• Variety: Red and Yellow Caturra

• Tasting Notes: Caramel, Orange, Lime, Papaya, Nougat, Vanilla, Apple, Lime, Tangy

• Fermentation Info: Facilitated by Forest Coffee

• Washing Station: El Vergel Estate

• Water Density/Moisture Content: 11.6%

• Farm size in hectares: 300 Hectares

• Importing Partner: Forest Coffee

• Partnership length with Firelight: 1st year with Partner and offering

• Brewing method recommendation: Drip, French Press, Pourover, Aeropress

• Sustainability Efforts: Per Forest Coffee:The energy at the farm is 100% solar, and we work with the farmers of the region buying equipment to ferment their coffee better.

FOB Cost: $3.44/lb (as of 2024)