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Specialty decaf is specialty-grade coffee decaffeinated before it is roasted, to Canada's limit of 0.1% caffeine, by a method chosen to keep the flavor of its origin: here, the Swiss Water Process or sugarcane EA.
Decaf doesn't mean flavorless. Our decaf coffees are specialty-grade lots decaffeinated one of two ways: the Swiss Water Process, which uses water, a caffeine-free green coffee extract and carbon filters, or sugarcane EA, which uses ethyl acetate made by fermenting sugarcane. Decaffeination can only keep the flavor that was in the green coffee to begin with, so we start with coffee worth drinking and roast it in small batches in Richmond, BC, on a profile of its own.
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Check the decaffeination method, because the two we use work differently. In the Swiss Water Process, green coffee soaks in a caffeine-free green coffee extract and the caffeine is caught in carbon filters; Swiss Water, which runs the process from Delta, BC, says it uses no esters or solvents. Sugarcane EA draws the caffeine out with ethyl acetate made by fermenting sugarcane. Ethyl acetate is a solvent, though not a synthetic one, and it is one of the solvents Health Canada permits for decaffeinating green coffee.
For espresso, look for decaf with chocolate and caramel notes — these translate well under pressure. For filter, look for brighter, fruitier profiles. Our ColomBias Decaf works beautifully in both — it's versatile enough for espresso machines and clean enough for pour-over.
Brew decaf the same way you'd brew regular coffee. Same ratios, same water temperature, same grind size. The only difference is you can enjoy it at 10pm without regretting it at 2am.
Caffeine is taken out of green coffee, before roasting, and our decaf coffees use one of two methods. In the Swiss Water Process the green coffee soaks in a caffeine-free extract of green coffee, the caffeine moves out into it, and carbon filters take it away. In the sugarcane EA method the caffeine is dissolved out with ethyl acetate made by fermenting sugarcane. Neither method uses methylene chloride.
It can, when the coffee was good before it was decaffeinated. The process can only keep flavor the green coffee already had, so we start with specialty-grade lots and roast decaf on its own profile rather than on a regular coffee's.
No. In Canada, coffee sold as decaffeinated may contain up to 0.1% caffeine, or 0.3% for decaffeinated instant coffee. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration puts a typical 8-ounce cup of decaf at 2 to 15 milligrams of caffeine, and a 12-ounce cup of regular brewed coffee at 113 to 247 milligrams.
Absolutely. Our decaf coffees are available in espresso grind and work well under pressure. Expect a slightly lighter body compared to caffeinated espresso, but with proper extraction you'll get good crema and flavor. Our ColomBias Decaf pulls a sweet, balanced shot with chocolate and stone fruit notes.
Yes — we ship Canada-wide from our roastery in Richmond, BC. Roasted the same business day you order and shipped within 2–4 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $50, and delivery across Metro Vancouver is free with no minimum.
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