Colombia, Huila, Origin Select, Decaffeinated
We Taste: Dark Chocolate, Candied Pecan, Molasses, Golden Raisin.
Origin: Colombia
Region: Huila, Origin Select
Farm/Washing Station/Mill:
Variety: Castillo
Altitude: 1450-1500 masl
Process Method: EA Decaf De Cana, sugarcane decaffeination process
Roast level: Sweet Spot
Roasting Notes: Roasting decaf is always a unique challenge. The specific process of your decaf always changes the physical characteristics of the bean and how it absorbs energy. So experience roasting all the decafs is helpful! The other challenging factor is a lack of color change as the bean roasts. Or better said a non green coffee color development change. So as a roaster you have to be a little flexible in calling color change or even 1st crack, as some decafs crack very softly. For this roast I use a gentle start so as to not damage the delicate nature of a decaf by forcing in too much energy right away. I also extend the mid phase to allow for optimum body and sweetness development. For the development phase I use three minutes to go to a 55 on the SCA specialty roast scale. Longer and not too far.
Sourcing Notes: I sourced this coffee to have a nice nuance decaf that had lots of coffee flavor. So many decaf’s have minimal to no coffee flavors. This decaf is heavy on coffee flavor. Has some delicate origin nuance and a mild crisp acidity.
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