Fairtrade® Swiss Water® Process - Peru Decaf

A smooth-body, medium acidity, medium-roast single-origin Fairtrade® Certified Peruvian coffee with flavor notes of lemon, herbs, and chocolate.

Our decaf is made using the Swiss Water® Process, a chemical-free method using only time, temperature, and water to remove 99.9% of caffeine from the bean.  This gentle process allows a coffee’s unique characteristics to shine through without leaving any chemical residue.  We wouldn’t have it any other way!

• Altitude: 1,600M - 1,800M which exhibits bright, fruity, floral, and complex flavors with higher acidity and a crisp finish. These high-altitude coffees often showcase vibrant and dynamic taste profiles.
• Soil: Volcanic loam which is rich in nutrients and ideal for coffee cultivation. This type of soil helps produce high-quality coffee due to its ability to retain moisture and provide essential nutrients to the coffee plants.
• Process: Washed process results in clean and bright flavors that highlight the bean's intrinsic qualities. Common tasting notes include citrus, stone fruits, and floral aromas, with a lighter body and crisp finish.
  

Farm Notes:

Located in northern Peru in the Amazonian Andes, this co-op began with just 35 small farmers in 2003.  The Asociacion de Productores Cafetaleros Juan Marco El Palto (JUMARP) is also known as simply "El Palto."  There are 40 women of the current 189 co-op members, with approximately 550 hectares of organic and Fairtrade Certified coffee in production.  Like their male counterparts, female members are represented on the El Palto Co-op Board of Directors, whose mission it is to increase production and profitability in specialty coffee to increase each member family’s income.

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