THE CUP

Smooth and balanced. Tamarind, brown sugar, and almond butter create a rounded sweetness with gentle depth. Clean, approachable, and comforting.

THE ORIGIN

• Region: Santa María & Pitalito, Huila, Colombia

• Varieties: Caturra, Castillo, V. Colombia

• Altitude: 1,600–1,900 masl

• Harvest: August 2023

• Process: Ethyl Acetate (EA Decaf)

THE PRODUCERS
El Nevado del Huila is a communal lot, sourced from farmers working the fertile slopes surrounding Colombia’s highest volcano, Nevado del Huila. Each small lot is cupped and approved multiple times before being integrated, ensuring consistency and quality across the entire lot. This project goes beyond cherry-picking exceptional microlots — it represents a commitment to embracing producers’ full harvests while still maintaining strict standards.

THE DECAF PROCESS

Decaffeinated at Descafecol in Manizales, Colombia, using naturally derived ethyl acetate from sugarcane. Green coffee is steamed, repeatedly soaked in EA solution to bond and remove caffeine, then steamed again and dried. This method removes 97%+ caffeine while preserving sweetness, clarity, and origin character.

WHY WE SELECTED IT

El Nevado del Huila is a decaf that doesn’t compromise. It’s clean, sweet, and representative of the hardworking farmers of Huila — approachable and rewarding in every cup.

Tasting Notes: Rounded, tamarind, brown sugar, almond butter

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.