Epoch 12 - Colombia Palmera EA

EPOCH 12 is DECAF, but not your dad's decaf! This coffee is roasted for those who love the taste of coffee but not the caffeine. Packaged in a coral bag, EPOCH 12 can be enjoyed any time without worrying about losing sleep.
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This coffee is a blend of multiple regions in Colombia with a focus on cup consistency. It is decaffeinated by the local company Descafecol SA, in the town of Manizales, Caldas, using the Ethyl Acetate (EA) process.

What is EA Decaf Processing?
The Ethyl Acetate (EA) decaffeination process is a natural and gentle way to remove caffeine from coffee beans. Ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring compound found in fruits like bananas and apples and is derived locally from Colombian sugarcane for this process. Combined with spring water, it extracts caffeine while preserving the coffee’s flavour and structure.

How It Works:

1. Preparation: Coffee beans are gently steamed to remove silver skins and moistened with hot water to soften them and prepare for caffeine extraction.
2. Caffeine Removal: The beans are repeatedly washed with ethyl acetate, a natural solvent, to remove over 97% of caffeine, meeting Canadian standards.
3. Purification: Low-pressure steam is used to eliminate any residual ethyl acetate, leaving less than 5 ppm. This small amount evaporates completely during roasting.
4. Finishing Touches: The beans are dried, cooled, and polished, ready to deliver the full, rich flavour of Colombian coffee without the caffeine.

This FDA-approved process is certified food-grade, kosher, and halal. Using ethyl acetate derived from natural sources ensures a clean, high-quality decaf coffee experience full of flavour.

COFFEE DETAILS

Origin: Colombia
Region: Multiple regions in Colombia 
Farm: Smallholder farms
Varietals: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia
Process: EA
Altitude: 1500 MASL
Tasting Notes: Vanilla S'mores, Dried Apple, Olive Oil