Decaf Rainbow | Colombia

by Mecca Coffee

Introducing Decaf Rainbow. A collection of single lot producers from Caldas, Colombia, Rainbow decaf is a great alternative. The decaffeination process is a solvent-based process meaning that the caffeine is removed from the coffee beans using a solvent. The decaffeination agent is called ethyl acetate (also known as ethyl alcohol) and is derived from a mix of acetic acid (vinegar) and a natural extract distilled from sugar cane, blackberries, beets or sometimes grapes. We use a direct-solvent process meaning that first the beans are steamed to open their pores and are then rinsed in ethyl acetate repeatedly to remove the caffeine. Next the beansare dried but not completely, 10-12% humidity remains. Marzipan Purple Grape