Peru Decaf - Water Process

Allspice, Molasses, Malt Roast: Medium Process: Washed, Water Processed Decaf Region: Cajamarca Producer: Lima Coffee Farm Variety: Catimor, Caturra, Bourbon, Typica Altitude: 1650-1800 masl This water-processed decaf was done in a facility in Mexico called Descamex. In order to remove the caffeine in this process, green coffee is soaked in a water solution, which removes both the caffeine as well as other solubles in the coffee (flavor compounds, for instance). The water is removed from the seeds and run through a special filter that captures caffeine molecules and allows them to be strained from the solution. The solution - now containing flavor compounds but no caffeine - is then reintroduced to the green coffee seeds, which reabsorb the soluble materials. The coffee is then dried once more, and prepared for re-export. Please note: We roast-to-order so your coffee is as fresh as possible, but that usually means we need a little extra time to get it ready. Orders will be filled as quickly as possible, but please note that orders arriving after Monday may be filled the following week. Need coffee sooner? Check out our list of partner locations to find a retailer near you.