Meet our new sugarcane decaf coffee!

What makes this decaf a cut above the rest?

Firstly, this isn’t that naff commodity stuff you get from your local supermarket. We only ever source speciality coffees and our decafs are no exception.

But it doesn’t end there! These beans have been decaffeinated without any nasty chemicals, wahoo!

By using harsh chemicals to strip away the caffeine, you also strip away a lot of the flavours of the coffee (which is why decaf has a bad rep!) However, this brew has been processed using the sugar cane method, a naturally occurring compound.

What is the sugarcane method?

Nicknamed the ‘sugarcane’ method, this natural decaf process used mountain spring water and Ethyl Acetate, which is a natural cane sugar compound found in fruits and vegetables. These two elements are combined to create a solution, which is then used to wash the coffee beans.

Firstly, the beans are steamed to open their pores before being soaked in this solution. The EA bonds to the chlorogenic acids found in caffeine, which causes the caffeine to leech into the solution, leaving the bean behind beans that are 97% decaffeinated!

But wait a second, it’s not 100% decaffeinated? Technically, it would be impossible to make coffee 100% decaffeinated. The closest you’ll ever get is 99%. However, these beans contain only 2 milligrams of caffeine compared to 95 milligrams in a caffeinated brew. Wowza!

Where were these beans grown?

This coffee was grown in Huila, Colombia, one of the most renowned coffee-growing regions in the world. This is because of its second-to-none growing conditions.

We’re talking about high altitudes, plentiful rainfall, abundant sunshine, and nutrient-rich soil. This makes it no wonder that many of the coffees from here gain that all-important speciality ranking.

This climate also allows multiple harvests throughout the year, meaning more focus can be given to experiential lots and training programmes that train the industry to adapt to issues such as climate change.

How are these beans processed?

Once the beans have been decaffeinated, they are laid on raised beds to naturally sundry for several days. Once the beans are dried to the optimum level of 10-12% moisture before being sealed with a natural wax coating. Finally, they are bagged and ready to be exported.

Once they arrive at Two Chimps HQ, our artisan roaster will create the perfect roasting profile to ensure the best flavours possible!