Café Déca Lab N°3

A decaf that changes the way people see decaffeinated coffee

Café Colombie Déca Lab N°3 is an indulgent, natural specialty decaf with notes of chocolate, cane syrup, and vanilla. It makes a rounded, comforting cup that’s very close to classic caffeinated coffee.

From Colombia’s Cauca region and decaffeinated using the Sugar Cane process, it changes the way people see decaf. Here, the caffeine is removed, but the flavor remains intact. This coffee is made for evenings, people sensitive to caffeine, and anyone who wants a truly good decaf.

Decaffeinated coffee often has a bad reputation. Déca Lab N°3 turns that around with a rich, clean profile that’s pleasant in every cup.

The result is a coffee that could easily be mistaken for caffeinated coffee. It retains its structure, length, and distinct aromatic character.

Aromatic profile

Déca Lab N°3 has three main notes that unfold with harmony and sweetness.

Chocolate gives the cup its structure, cane syrup adds sweetness, and vanilla extends the tasting experience with a gentle, soothing finish.

The Sugar Cane process: natural and local

Déca Lab N°3 is decaffeinated using the Sugar Cane process. This method uses ethyl acetate derived from the fermentation of Colombian sugar cane.

This approach removes caffeine while preserving the beans’ aromatic oils. The coffee therefore retains a cup profile much closer to that of non-decaffeinated coffee.

How natural decaffeination works

The Sugar Cane process involves several steps to remove about 97% of the caffeine while retaining the coffee’s aromatic potential.

The result is coffee with very little caffeine that retains its aromas and antioxidants.

In a cup, this amounts to about 2 to 15 mg of caffeine, compared with 80 to 100 mg in a standard espresso.

Why choose Sugar Cane over another process

Not all decaffeination methods produce the same result. The method chosen directly affects the quality of the coffee in the cup.

The decaf twin of Choco N°2

Déca Lab N°3 is designed as the decaf counterpart to Choco N°2. Both coffees come from the same region of Cauca and share an indulgent character.

Déca Lab N°3 is not a product that stands apart. It’s a true alternative made to the same exacting standards as a flagship coffee in the catalog.

Why choose decaffeinated coffee

Déca Lab N°3 lets you keep your coffee ritual without the effects of caffeine for people who are sensitive to it or at certain times of day.

• In the evening, to keep caffeine from disrupting sleep
• If you’re sensitive to caffeine, experience palpitations, or have high blood pressure
• During pregnancy or breastfeeding, in accordance with medical guidance
• For people with a sensitive stomach
• For anyone who loves the taste of coffee without wanting its stimulating effect

This information is general. For a specific medical situation, consult a healthcare professional.

Espresso or pour-over methods

Déca Lab N°3 works very well as espresso and with pour-over methods. It simply needs a few small adjustments compared with standard caffeinated coffee.

For espresso, decaf beans respond more to grind size than to temperature. If the coffee lacks body, it’s best to make the grind finer before changing any other parameters.

A perfect evening coffee

With its low caffeine content and comforting chocolate and vanilla profile, Déca Lab N°3 is especially well suited to the end of the day.

It’s an after-dinner coffee, for 5 p.m. or the evening, that lets you enjoy a beautiful cup without disrupting sleep.

Storage tips

Decaffeinated beans are more porous than standard beans, so it’s important to be even more careful about storage.

This coffee is for you if

• You love coffee but want to avoid caffeine after a certain time.
• You’re sensitive to caffeine and looking for a true specialty coffee.
• You’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or need to limit your caffeine intake.
• You already love Choco N°2 and are looking for its decaf counterpart.
• You want an indulgent, smooth, comforting after-dinner coffee.