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Ethica Decaf Sugarcane Process Whole Bean Coffee, 250g

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This is how we feel a decaffeinated coffee should taste like. Bright, fruity, yet sweet and well balanced. The approach to roast that we use allows us to use this coffee for both filter and espresso methods. 

Specifications

Roast level: Medium

Tasting notes: Chocolate, Sweet Apple, Hazelnut

Origin: Cauca Colombia

Process: Sugarcane Decaf Washed

Size: 250 g per bag

More Info

Cauca in Colombia’s southwest is a multiethnic and multicultural department that includes well-organised Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and farmer communities. Plots tend to be small and typical varieties grown include Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Typica, Bourbon and Tabi.

The EA process takes fermented molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol, which is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate (EA), the organic compound used to decaffeinate coffee beans. Green beans are steamed to elevate moisture content and induce swelling, which helps to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. Beans are then washed with EA to dissolve the remaining caffeine.

EA is a colorless liquid with a sweet and fruity aroma that is generally considered pleasant. Despite the name, sugar is not included in the finished product. Sugarcane is a plentiful resource in Colombia and is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables and other foods and beverages.

Ingredients

100% sugarcane process decaf whole bean coffee.

    Specifications

    Roast level: Medium

    Tasting notes: Chocolate, Sweet Apple, Hazelnut

    Origin: Cauca Colombia

    Process: Sugarcane Decaf Washed

    Size: 250 g per bag

    More Info

    Cauca in Colombia’s southwest is a multiethnic and multicultural department that includes well-organised Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and farmer communities. Plots tend to be small and typical varieties grown include Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Typica, Bourbon and Tabi.

    The EA process takes fermented molasses derived from sugarcane to create ethanol, which is then combined with acetic acid to form ethyl acetate (EA), the organic compound used to decaffeinate coffee beans. Green beans are steamed to elevate moisture content and induce swelling, which helps to facilitate the extraction of caffeine. Beans are then washed with EA to dissolve the remaining caffeine.

    EA is a colorless liquid with a sweet and fruity aroma that is generally considered pleasant. Despite the name, sugar is not included in the finished product. Sugarcane is a plentiful resource in Colombia and is also found in wine, beer, fruit, vegetables and other foods and beverages.

    Ingredients

    100% sugarcane process decaf whole bean coffee.

      Shipping + Orders

      Available to our store customers! Free In-Store Pickup. Just select the In-Store Pickup option during checkout to collect your online order at the store. For more info, see our full In-Store Pickup Policy.

      Canada Shipping Rates

      Our standard shipping rate to Canada for orders under $79 is a flat rate of $14.99 Orders over $79 receive free standard shipping.

      AVAILABLE SHIPPING RATES
      SHIPPING RATE PRICE
      Free Shipping Over $79 FREE
      Standard Shipping $14.99
      In-Store Pickup Ancaster* FREE
      In-Store Pickup Burlington* FREE
      In-Store Pickup Etobicoke* FREE
      Local Same Day Delivery (Mon - Fri)** $9.99 (orders over $79)
      Local Same Day Delivery (Mon - Fri)** $16.99 (orders under $79)
      Express Shipping $40

      *In-store pickup options are visible to postal codes located in our retail store areas only. You can only pick up items that are currently in-stock at the location.

      **Local Same Day Delivery is visible to select postal codes in select delivery areas only. Orders placed after 11 am will ship the next day.

      Some surcharges may apply for addresses in remote locations. Please see our Shipping & Orders page for our full shipping policy. 

      United States Shipping Rates

      Our standard shipping rate to Continental United States is $9.99 USD.

      AVAILABLE SHIPPING RATES
      SHIPPING RATE PRICE
      Standard Shipping $9.99 USD

      Still have questions?

      For additional shipping information & our return policy, check out our Shipping Policy and our Return Policy pages. 

      If you have any other questions, please email webdesk@ecscoffee.com or call us toll free at 1-800-263-3890. We will be happy to help!

      Whole Bean Grind Chart

      If you are purchasing a bag of whole bean coffee on our website, you can select your grind method of choice (at no extra charge!) from the dropdown and we will grind and ship it to you. We grind the beans freshly for you at our warehouse in ECS Coffee Burlington right before your order is shipped, and reseal the package to maintain optimal freshness in transit.

      If you are visiting us in store, you can also request for your beans to be ground in store before you take them home.

      We use a commercial BUNN Burr Grinder to grind the beans.

      Please note: Freshly ground coffee is non-refundable and not returnable. To ensure that you receive a ground coffee that is consistent with your brew method of choice, refer to our Grind Chart below! 

      FINE

      For use with espresso machines. Fine coffee grinds will have the size and feel of sand.

      MEDIUM FINE

      Choose a medium fine grind if you are brewing with a Moka Pot, stovetop espresso brewers or an Aeropress.

      MEDIUM

      Cone Filter - We use two medium settings depending on your brewer. The Cone Filter medium setting is a bit finer, and is suitable for pour-over drip brewers (cone style) such as Hario, Melitta, Clever. It is also used for cone style automatic brewers.

      Flat Bottom Filter - This setting is suitable for coffee machines with a flat bottom basket filter, such as commercial automatic drip machines. It is also an appropriate setting for if you have a refillable coffee capsule for use in Keurig® machines. Medium coffee grinds will be around the same size as sea salt.

      PERCOLATOR

      If you are brewing with a percolator, the grind setting is a bit coarser than your standard medium grind, to minimize grinds making it through the filter. We use a percolator-specific setting on our grinder.

      MEDIUM COARSE

       Vaccuum brewers, Chemex. 

      COARSE

      For french press, cold brew coffee. A coarse grind is very chunky in look, like crushed peppercorns.

      Remember that this coffee grind chart is a guideline! If you use a coffee brewing method that is not listed here, feel free to reach out and we will let you know which grind is the best for your brewer.

      Click here to view a full resolution PDF of the chart with pictures of the grind sizes.

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