Cumbres Decaf, Colombia

Profile: A wonderful, naturally decaffeinated  Colombian coffee with flavour notes of Dark Chocolate Brownie, Biscuit & Plum.

Heritage:  

• Direct Trade Coffee from Cafe Cumbres, Colombia
• From the region of Ciudad Bolivar, Antioquia
• Grown at an altitude of 1,500-1,700 masl
• The varietals include Caturra Colombia, and Castillo
• Washed, Sugar Cane Decaffeination

ORIGIN NOTES 

Sugarcane Ethyl Acetate (E.A.) processing — commonly referred to as a natural decaffeination method — uses a gentle combination of steam and ethyl acetate to remove caffeine while preserving the coffee’s character and sweetness. Ethyl acetate itself is a naturally occurring compound derived as a by-product of sugar and wine fermentation, making it an ideal solvent for maintaining a full and expressive flavour profile.

This Sugarcane Decaf is sourced from Café Cumbres, a group of coffee farms located in Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia. Their focus centres around exceptional cup quality, environmental and economic sustainability, and complete transparency throughout the supply chain.

Cast Iron have been working directly with Cumbres for the past three years, and our relationship has continued to grow from strength to strength. The result is a decaf that never feels like a compromise — vibrant, sweet, and beautifully balanced, offering all the character and complexity you would expect from a standout Colombian coffee. Whether enjoyed as an espresso or filter, this is a coffee designed to prove that exceptional flavour doesn’t need caffeine to leave a lasting impression. 

OUR BREWING SUGGESTIONS

espresso

This is our go-to decaf for our wholesale customers for espresso. It has amazing flavour and consistency. We recommend using 18 g of coffee as a starting point for a 36g shot in around 28-30 seconds. Expect a full bodied and rich espresso.

filter

As a starting point use a ratio of 30g of ground coffee with 500ml of water at approximately 95degC.  Wet the bed of coffee with approximately twice its weight in water, and make sure all the grounds are equally saturated.  Add the remaining water in 3 equal measures, with all water added before 3 mins.  Total brew time should be around 3:30 - 4:00 minutes

Roast Level: medium

A medium roasted coffee that will please both espresso and filter drinkers