Details:

• Origin: Colombia — Huila 

• Producer: Multiple smallholder producers in region

• Varietals: Mixed Typical Colombian varietals (e.g., Caturra, Castillo, Colombia — seasonally variable) 

• Process: Sugarcane/EA Decaffeination (natural ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane)

• Roast: Medium Dark

• Bag Size: 340 g / 12 oz

• Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate 🍫  • Caramel 🍬 

Intro:

Black & White is excited to present a Colombian decaf option that’s anything but second‑best. This Sugarcane Decaf Colombia brings a balanced, flavourful cup to the world of decaffeinated specialty coffee by leveraging Colombia’s vertically integrated decaffeination infrastructure — keeping processing local and flavour integrity intact.

The Producer:

This coffee originates from multiple smallholder farms in Huila, a region known for producing expressive Colombian coffees. The cherries are harvested, processed, and then decaffeinated within Colombia, helping preserve freshness and reduce additional transport and handling. By sourcing locally and using a natural decaffeination method, Black & White ensures this decaf retains as much of its inherent character as possible — a balancing act that many specialty decafs strive for but don’t always achieve.

The Process:

Instead of removing caffeine through harsher chemical methods or after long transport, this lot uses the Colombian Sugarcane Decaffeination Process — technically a natural ethyl acetate (EA) method derived from sugarcane. After the coffee is selected and cupped as a regular lot, it’s decaffeinated locally using EA that naturally binds to caffeine molecules, pulling them out while leaving behind much of the coffee’s aromatic and flavour compounds. Keeping both growing and decaffeination within the same country reduces turnaround time and helps the coffee arrive at the roastery fresher and more flavourful, a key advantage in specialty decaf production.

The Cup:

This decaf delivers a rich and approachable profile that defies outdated ideas of decaffeinated coffee. Expect dark chocolate 🍫 warmth and sweetness on the body, brightened by a hint of cherry 🍒 fruitiness that brings lift and clarity. Secondary tones of brown sugar caramel 🍬 add depth and balance, making this a comforting yet engaging cup — great brewed as drip, pour‑over, or even immersion.

Overall:

Black & White’s Decaf Colombia is a trustworthy and flavourful decaf choice for anyone who wants to enjoy specialty coffee without caffeine compromise. With its balanced sweetness, chocolate richness, and subtle fruit depth, it offers a satisfying and well‑rounded experience — a decaf that truly tastes like coffee.

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 6-12 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 12 - should we have any left in stock!). 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.