Three Ravens Decaf

Brown sugar, caramel, chocolate, and cherry. Decaffeinated via the water process & sugarcane EA.

A blend of different coffees from Colombia, this coffee has been decaffeinated via a traditional water process and the introduction of sugarcane EA (Ethyl Acetate). This is a natural decaffeination process without the use of any potentially harmful chemicals.

The Sugarcane EA process (aka "The Natural Decaffeination Method") starts by fermenting molasses derived from sugar cane to create ethanol (which you'd find in adult beverages). This alcohol is then mixed with acetic acid (which you'd find in vinegar) to create the compound ethyl acetate. In Colombia, where a lot of sugar cane is grown, it makes sense to use this naturally occurring solvent to complement their thriving coffee growing/processing industry. Ethyl Acetate can be found naturally in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables, and other food and beverage.

This is a relatively new addition to the traditional water process of decaffeination and the best part of it is, not only is it completely natural, it also helps create the best cup of decaffeinated coffee we’ve ever had – by far!

The coffee is roasted to a medium degree that is ideal for both filter coffee and/or espresso. The coffee may appear dark with visible oils, but this is true of most all decaffeinated coffees and is not a true indication of the roast degree.