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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