Tusa Harmony Decaf Colombian Coffee

Our decaf is naturally decaffeinated with sugar cane.

Sugarcane decaffeination utilizes a naturally occurring compound, ethyl acetate (EA) to decaffeinate coffee. Ethyl acetate is derived from sugarcane, which is abundantly grown in Colombia. The sugarcane method is considered more environmentally friendly compared to other decaffeination processes. It produces less waste and uses a natural, biodegradable solvent.

The EA process is relatively simple. The coffee beans are moistened with water and EA is circulated throughout. The EA binds with the caffeine in the bean and extracts the caffeine while leaving most of the other flavor compounds. After the desired caffeine level is reached, the EA residue on the beans is removed by steaming them. 

The process is gentle on the coffee beans, preserving their inherent taste characteristics. Some coffee enthusiasts report a pleasant, slightly sweet aftertaste.

Coffee beans are from Antioquia, Colombia and medium roasted.