Tumbaga Decaf

TUMBAGA
Colombia

Process: Sugarcane Decaf
Variety: Various
Altitude: 1400 - 2100 masl
Flavor: Starfruit, yellow raisins, bergamot

Sugarcane decaffeination utilizes a naturally occurring compound, ethyl acetate (EA) to decaffeinate coffee. The EA used in this process is derived from molasses (a byproduct of sugar production). The coffee beans are moistened with water and EA is circulated throughout. The EA binds with the caffeine in the bean and extracts the caffeine while leaving most of the other flavor compounds. After the desired caffeine level is reached, the EA residue on the beans is removed by steaming them.