THE FARM: Located in a biological Conservation Corridor, Valle del Cauca lies between the National Park of Tatama and Serrania de los Paraguas (loosely translated, ‘mountains of the umbrellas’). Some years ago, this region was identified by Conservation International as one of the two main conservation corridors in Colombia. Farmers in this region are keenly aware of the importance of the preservation of natural resources, water management and friendly environmental practices. Our Valle del Cauca Excelso was decaffeinated in Colombia using an organic compound derived from sugarcane to remove 97% of the caffeine from coffee beans. This process tends to leave a pleasantly sugary flavor.

OUR ROAST: The dry ground coffee has a fragrance of raw cane sugars, with pleasant roast bittersweetness, and some tree nut, savory hints. Sweetness is intensified in the wet aroma, giving off a smell of milk chocolate and balanced sweetness. Our deep roast has a nice balance of core coffee flavors that opens up to muted accents of Dutch cocoa powder, Brazil nut, chocolate-covered raisin, and moderate acidity level that has a citrus aspect to it. With this complexity, you’ll never know you’re drinking a decaf!

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