Sugar Cane Decaf TUMBAGA '26

• Sweet and balanced cup

• Baking spices and Biscoff cookies

• Chocolate & fudge notes

Farm: Group of farmers throughout Colombia

Processing: Washed

Altitude: Around 1700 masl

Importer: Sucafina Specialty

Rob says: TUMBAGA forever! Our Colombian Sugar Cane decaf is still our basic bean—8 years running as your favorite. We can’t imagine life without it!

So, what’s the deal with this sugarcane decaf magic? They’re using ethyl acetate (EA) from molasses to naturally decaffeinate the coffee. It’s a simple process – wet the beans, circulate the EA to grab the caffeine, and steam it all away. The result? Decaf beans with most of the flavor intact.

But here’s the scoop: the decaffeinated beans might look a tad darker on the outside. Don’t worry, it’s not because they’re roasting them longer. It’s just that these beans are a bit more porous. Cool, right?

This decaffeinated offering from Caffènation sources from a collective of farmers across Colombia, grown at 1700 masl. The washed process typically emphasizes clarity and brightness in coffee, though decaffeination itself shapes the final cup profile. Caffènation's tasting notes—baking spices, Biscoff cookies, chocolate, and fudge—suggest a rounded, comfort-forward character. For those seeking decaf without sacrificing flavor complexity, this lot presents a profile centered on warmth and sweetness rather than acidity-driven dynamics. The combination of spice and cocoa-forward notes offers approachability for espresso or filter preparation.