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Rum Baba Coffeeroasters

DECAF Colombia El Vergel - Espresso Coffee

Regular price
€9,00 EUR
Regular price
Sale price
€9,00 EUR

Tasting note: Caramel, Plum, Round Body
Area: Colombia, Tolima
Farm: Finca El Vergel
Variety: Caturra
Processing: Sugar Cane Decaffeination


Decaffeination of coffee takes place after the (green) coffee is fully processed by the producer and before it enters our roastery. Most common and traditionally, decaffeination takes place by using synthetic chemical solvents. Which is effective but less favourable because of the environmental impact.

This decaf is locally decaffeinated in Colombia following the Sugar Cane process method. The Sugar Cane Process uses a natural by-produce from sugar cane (fermented molasses) as a solvent to extract caffeine. Sugar cane is an important crop growing in the area which makes it an ideal choice for decaffeination of local grown coffee.

How Sugar Cane decaffeination works
  1. Coffee beans are steamed for 30 minutes to open and enlarge cells
  2. They are then rinsed for 10 hours with an EA (Ethyl Acetate) solvent derived from Sugar Cane. This removes the caffeine particles within the bean
  3. The solvent is drained away
  4. Beans are steamed again to remove any residual solvent
  5. Finally they are dried to reach the original moisture content

With selecting high quality beans from Finca El Vergel, locally decaffeinated at origine and without synthetic chemicals, we believe this decaf is a great alternative to your regular coffee. Great in taste and with care of the environment.

Shipping

Free Domestic Shipping

All domestic orders (the Netherlands) receive free shipping when the total order value is €55,- or more!

Shipping

All online orders are packed and delivered from our Roastery in Amsterdam West. Orders will be fulfilled and shipped out Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We send out coffee which is freshly roasted 1 to 10 days prior.

Domestic Shipping

NL orders are shipped with PostNL and expected to arrive the next day after shipping.
Orders placed after 15:00 will be processed the following week day.
Orders placed during the weekend will be processed on Monday the following week.

International Shipping

International orders are shipped through PostNL, DPD or DHL. Depending on the destination country shipping time may vary. Postal carriers operate during business days.

If your country is not available for shipping, get in touch with us.

For more information about our shipping policy, click here.

Pick-Up

Pick Up
Orders can be picked up at one of our shop locations in Amsterdam.
Please indicate your preferred pick up location when checking out.
You will receive an email when your order is ready for pick-up.

Our East location usually has the order ready within a day for pick up.

Elandsgracht might take up to two days.

Brewing Guide

Not sure how to brew with this coffee? Check out our brew guides.