Tres Pioneros Decaf by 39 Steps Coffee

Great coffees can be found in several departments throughout Colombia, but Huila has become a major contender among them. This Decaf Pioneers Blend is another exemplary coffee from Azahar’s pioneering producing partners in southern Huila.

This coffee utilises a washed process prior to decaffeination, which is solvent base, using ethyl-acetate. It is derived from a mix of acetic acid (vinegar) and a natural extract distilled from sugar cane, blackberries, beets or sometimes grapes.

A direct-solvent process is used meaning that the beans are steamed to open their pores and are then rinsed in ethyl acetate repeatedly to remove the caffeine.

Next the beans are dried but not completely, 10-12% humidity remains, and then the open bean is sealed with natural wax that in no way affects the flavour, fragrance or aroma of the coffee