Decaf Sugar Cane E.A.

Decaf Sugar Cane E.A. is a fully decaffeinated green coffee, available in 20 kg bulk for cafés and roasters building a dependable decaf line. The beans are decaffeinated in Colombia using the sugar-cane (ethyl acetate) method, a naturally derived process that removes caffeine while preserving the bean's origin character. The lot is certified Kosher.

Cupping Profile

Expect a clean, sweet cup with mild acidity and a smooth body. Sugar-cane decaffeination is known for retaining sweetness and a rounded profile, with notes that lean toward caramel, light cocoa, and dried fruit once roasted. 

Processing

Caffeine is removed using ethyl acetate sourced from sugar-cane fermentation. The green beans are steamed to open their pores, then rinsed with the sugar-cane-derived solvent, which bonds with and extracts caffeine over repeated cycles. The beans are steamed again to clear residual solvent and dried back to a stable moisture level. Because the solvent is plant-derived rather than synthetic, this method is often labelled a natural decaffeination process. It is valued for reaching decaf thresholds while keeping more of the bean's inherent sweetness and origin character than many alternative methods.

Roast Guidance

A medium roast suits this lot, though the final level is at the roaster's discretion. Note that decaffeinated green beans behave differently in the roaster: they begin darker, absorb heat faster, and can read as more developed than they are. First crack is often quieter and harder to hear. Track time and bean temperature rather than colour alone, and lower the charge temperature slightly to avoid scorching. Most roasters land this coffee between a medium and medium-dark profile for espresso and filter.

Additional Information

• Origin: Colombia
• Species: Coffea arabica
• Decaffeination: Sugar Cane process (ethyl acetate)
  
• Formats: 20 kg bulk
• Certifications: Kosher