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Ethica Decaf - Colombia Cauca EA Sugarcane

Name: Ethica Decaf - Colombia Cauca EA Sugarcane
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$23.00

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Origin / Producer

Region: Cauca
Office: Colombia

Cauca in Colombia’s southwest is a multiethnic and multicultural department that includes well-organised Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and farmer communities. Plots tend to be small and typical varieties grown include Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Typica, Bourbon and Tabi.

The EA process takes fermented molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol, which is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate (EA), the organic compound used to decaffeinate coffee beans. Green beans are steamed to elevate moisture content and induce swelling, which helps to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. Beans are then washed with EA to dissolve the remaining caffeine.

EA is a colorless liquid with a sweet and fruity aroma that is generally considered pleasant. Despite the name, sugar is not included in the finished product. Sugarcane is a plentiful resource in Colombia and is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables and other foods and beverages.

Ethica’s Brew Recipe

Pulled the way we pull it

Method — Espresso

Dose18gCoffee ground

Yield40-44gEspresso out

Time30-36 secExtraction

Temp93C

Ratio1 to 2.2-2.5In : Out

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Origin/Process

Don’t overlook our decaf — it’s a subtle standout. Smooth and rounded, with a dried‑fruit sweetness, it easily holds its own within the lineup. We crafted this roast so it works great whether you brew it as filter or pull it as espresso.

Origin:	Colombia
Region:	Cauca
Variety:	Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Process:	EA Sugarcane
Elevation:	2100 m
Roasted For:	Filter or Espresso
Tasting Notes:	Chocolate, sweet apple, hazelnut
Best After:	2 Weeks Post-Roasting

ABOUT EA SUGARCANE

Cauca in Colombia’s southwest is a multiethnic and multicultural department that includes well-organised Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and farmer communities. Plots tend to be small and typical varieties grown include Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Typica, Bourbon and Tabi.

The EA process takes fermented molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol, which is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate (EA), the organic compound used to decaffeinate coffee beans. Green beans are steamed to elevate moisture content and induce swelling, which helps to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. Beans are then washed with EA to dissolve the remaining caffeine.

EA is a colorless liquid with a sweet and fruity aroma that is generally considered pleasant. Despite the name, sugar is not included in the finished product. Sugarcane is a plentiful resource in Colombia and is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables and other foods and beverages.