Level - Espresso, Decaf

Chambakú Decaf · Colombia

80% Dark Chocolate, Muscovado Sugar, Golden Apple

Richer than many might expect, this decaf lot from Finca Chambakú delivers a beautifully balanced cup, with deep notes of 80% dark chocolate and muscovado sugar. Expect a smooth acidity, a round body, and a clean finish — effortlessly enjoyable with milk, yet complex enough to satisfy the most discerning palates. A subtle golden apple aftertaste lingers, adding a fresh dimension to an already refined cup.

Finca Chambakú is one of the farms NOMAD returns to year after year. For the 2024 harvest, Felipe Restrepo brings a fresh take on his much-loved decaf. During the second half of 2023, the post-harvest process was completely reworked, focusing on improved moisture control. By switching to mechanical silo drying, the team achieved better stability, extended shelf life, and a more expressive cup profile.

Process: Washed

The decaffeination method uses high mountain spring water and ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane molasses — a naturally occurring compound found in yellow fruits like bananas. It’s a selective caffeine solvent, though notoriously difficult to work with due to its flammability and distinct, sweet base aroma. Handling it requires precision, which impacts production costs and can subtly influence the cup's aroma and taste. The result, however, is a coffee with at least 97% caffeine removed and a maximum solvent residue of 20 PPM. Final moisture content sits at 11%.

Expect notes of 80% Chocolate, Moscovado Sugar, Golden Apple

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-10 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 10). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.