VPCo Decaf 250g bag

$14.00

Columbia

MEDIUM ROAST

250g/8.8oz

Roasted in-house at The Old Bank, Stromness

Flavor profile

Decaf Colombia Buho is a smooth, balanced coffee that showcases the gentle sweetness and fruit clarity of Colombia.

Medium roasts develop a rich, honeyed sweetness, with orange and almond-like undertones adding depth. Medium-dark roasts bring a creamy, nutty character while keeping the citrus character in play.

At dark roast, Buho transforms into a silky, full-bodied cup with molasses, brown sugar, and chocolate notes, finishing smooth and satisfying.

Decaffeination

Ethyl Acetate decaffeination - commonly called 'sugarcane' method - is a process which combines high mountain spring water and Ethyl Acetate (EA) of natural origin. EA is present in every coffee cherry in its natural state (as well as in many other fruits and vegetables). The natural EA is obtained from a sugar cane-based process and is, together with spring water, the only other element which comes into contact with the coffee. First the beans are steamed to open their pores, then they are rinsed with Ethyl-Acetate repeatedly to remove the caffeine. They are then dried to a 10-12% humidity and sealed with a natural wax which has a neutral profile which does not affect the flavour or aroma of the coffee. This water-EA process allows for gentle extraction of the caffeine from the bean, avoiding excessive heat or pressure, maintaining the natural structure and all characteristics of the coffee bean. El Buho (The Owl) is a washed sugarcane, or Ethyl Acetate, decaf coffee sourced from farmers in the Huila and Tolima regions of Colombia.