Description
A pound each of:
Decaffeinated Colombian Royal Select MWP
A nice and fresh lot of MWP decaf!
During the MWP (mountain water process), the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that draw out the caffeine while minimizing the loss of flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the extract solution is filtered of its caffeine and recycled to be used again.
Tasting Notes:
A good cup from medium to dark roasts. Fuller bodied, lower acidity, rich & clean cup with a fairly sweet edge. Nutty and chocolate tones dominate the cup profile, hints of a green tea like spice at lighter roasts. Smoky, slightly roasty tones poke out at the darker roasts. More nutty than chocolaty light-medium roasted, more chocolaty than nutty medium to dark roasted.
Roasting Notes:
MWP being soaked to remove the caffeine, provides very nice and even roasting. Very low chaff, and very easy to roast. Like all Colombians this is a versatile bean for roasting. Darker roasts convey wonderful smoky tones and outstanding sweetness while lighter roasts (with decaf, avoid cinnamon roast points) will deliver a crisper cup. A great coffee to experiment with at different roasting points to experience all this coffee has to offer.
Decaffeinated Peru Org. Royal Select MWP
Are you trying to find that smooth, rich, chocolaty, and herbal coffee to warm you up in the afternoon or maybe for your favorite after-dinner drinks that don’t keep you up all night? Look no further; this is the bean for you!
Hailing from producers across Peru, this coffee comes from a sustainable aggregate lot, leaving you with a perfect blend of Peruvian beans that brew a delightfully balanced decaf.
During the water process, the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that draw out the caffeine while minimizing the loss of flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the extract solution is filtered of its caffeine and recycled to be used again.
Tasting Notes:
With notes of malt and dark chocolate, cola, and citrus, this decaf Peru makes an excellent addition to the afternoon or a warm ending to the evening. Smooth and clean on the palate. Low in acidity and medium-bodied, floral tones up front bring life to the cup.
Roasting Notes:
Avoid light roasting with this bean—you may experience the taste of the decaffeination process than the bean itself. We prefer a full-city roast, giving the bean a nice chocolatey kick without burning out crisp, lighter tones. Works well from a city plus to French. Be careful not to take it too dark; it will get edgy in the darker roasting points.
Decaffeinated Mexican Esmeralda EA Natural
Are you looking for an aromatic decaf that is a versatile roaster? Creating a tremendously clean-tasting cup of coffee, this bean has something for everyone. An excellent addition to any day, it hosts a range of flavors, from citrus and green apple to caramel and chocolate.
What is EA Natural? EA stands for Ethyl Acetate, which is a naturally occurring compound that can be found in fruits and vegetables. This process is considered more holistic since ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring compound. Green beans are fully saturated and steamed to fully expand the cells before rinsing them with the ethyl acetate. This solution binds to the caffeine in a bean, thus removing approximately 97% of the bean’s caffeine. The coffee bean is then thoroughly rinsed from the EA solution and re-dried for transport.
Tasting Notes: This bean brings a crisp citrus tone with a blonde roast, which is rare for decafs, offering a sweet edge with slight notes of herbal chocolate to contrast the crispness of the citrus.
Or, if citrus is not your favorite, take it to a medium roast to lose the crisp citrus and eliminate the herbal edge found in a lighter roast. A medium roast will present a smooth, rich, medium-bodied cup with deep chocolate tones; sweet floral aromatics waft from this brew and create an experience in a cup.
The darkest roast produces a strong, robust flavor, which is slightly sweet with rich chocolate. Toasty and warm, round out a dark roast of this bean.
Roasting Notes: A easy one to roast, good from light to dark roast. If looking for a smooth cup with a bit sweeter edge, make sure to keep it before 2nd crack. If you want a heftier cup with strong bakers chocolate, touching to into 2nd crack.
Alice Sanvito (verified owner) –
I don’t drink decaf but roast it sometimes for a friend. I bought a different decaf, did not care for it (though my friend liked it) and decided to try this sampler pack. I often like to blend beans (after roasting separately) and found that when I combined these in equal parts and brewed it, I actually liked it. It’s not quite like my favorites but if I were really wanting a decaf, I would definitely drink this.
Ed Charbeneau –
I drink decaf every evening. People think decaf tastes different and is somehow inferior, but this set is amazing. It’s even better when you roast them all and blend them together. The Sumatra is great City+ with the others light.