Colombia Buesaco EA Decaf

This decaf was sourced from small producers near Buesaco town, in Colombia's Nariño Department. Farms in this region are typically planted in Caturra and Variedad Colombia (F4 and F6 types), grown at altitudes between 1700 and 2100 meters, and each contributing lot in this batch are wet process coffees. The coffee was decaffeinated by Descafecol, in Tolima, who use sugar cane as one of their main sources for the naturally occurring chemical ethyl acetate ("EA") needed for the process - hence the nickname "sugar cane decaf". We find that this type of process produces some of the better Colombian decafs we've tasted. The coloring of the beans are not quite as brown as Methylene Chloride process ("MC"), and a bit easier to judge roast coloring. It is worth noting that the roast coloring still presents a bit darker than non-decaf. You'll also see oil rise to the surface, even when roasted light, due to the degredation of the organic structure. This is typical of decaf coffee, and nothing to worry about! Most importantly, it's turned out to be a delicious coffee that I think most folks would have a hard time pegging as decaf.