Colombia Jhoan Vergara
Special fermentation
Filter Decaf

TASTING NOTES 

Raspberry, red grape, sugarcane.
Juicy acidity, silky body.

This decaffeinated coffee from Colombia comes from the Las Flores Farm in Pitalito, Huila. It is a Pink Bourbon, a “ Variety ” that has gained international fame over the past decade due to its genetic rarity and the flavor profiles it offers. Pink Bourbon is a natural hybrid of red and yellow Bourbon, grown at high altitudes and, in this case, under shade, which promotes slow ripening and a higher concentration of sugars. Its reputation stems from its bright acidity, intense fruity notes, and its ability to stand out in coffee championships and cupping competitions around the world.

At the Las Flores farm, Johan and Diego Vergara have developed a system of controlled fermentation and thermal shocks that further enhance the aromatic complexity of Pink Bourbon. Once the coffee has stabilized, it undergoes a decaffeination process using ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane. This method, known as “natural EA,” uses a compound found naturally in fruits and extracted from Colombian sugarcane. During the process, the ethyl acetate selectively binds to the caffeine and removes it, without significantly altering the other aromatic compounds. After being washed with mountain water and carefully dried, the result is a decaffeinated coffee that retains all the varietal character of Pink Bourbon.

The cup offers notes of raspberry, red grape, and sugarcane, with a silky body, juicy acidity, and a refreshing blackberry aftertaste. In this case, we’re not talking about a coffee that “imitates” its caffeinated counterpart, but rather a decaf that belongs in the category of competition-grade coffees, capable of proving that decaf can reach the highest level of specialty coffee.