colombia coffee · decaf
by bows coffee roasters · victoria, canada
you'll taste winey before black tea. this is ea decaf cumbres de nariño, a colombia from bows coffee roasters.
it has winey, tea-like qualities with a distinct black tea character, making it a lighter, more delicate cup than you might expect from a colombian coffee. the ea decaf process helps retain those nuanced flavours despite the caffeine removal.
it's grown in colombia's nariño region using caturra and pacamara varietals, then decaffeinated via the ethyl acetate (ea) method. ea is considered a gentle decaffeination process that aims to preserve the original character of the green coffee.
filter brewing, such as a pour over or drip, is a good match for this coffee, as the tea-like and winey notes come through most clearly with longer, lower-pressure extraction. decaf coffees can also benefit from slightly lower water temperatures, around 90, 92°c, to avoid over-extraction.
your first sip from bows tells you something quiet but certain: someone here is paying attention. the victoria roaster works closely with canada specialty coffee to source beans that actually have something to say, and you can taste the difference when the cup cools slightly and the sweetness opens up. it's unhurried coffee, the kind that rewards you for slowing down on a grey pacific northwest morning, ceramic warming your palms while the rain does whatever it wants outside.
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