La Angostura - Decaf

Chiapas, Mexico MWP Decaf

The Rio Grijalva plays a pivotal role in powering La Angostura, a  dam and reservoir project in Chiapas, Mexico.  Originating near the Guatemalan highlands, the river flows seamlessly into the Lagunas de Colon before reaching the dam. This expansive water body is instrumental in irrigating numerous coffee farms in the vicinity, providing essential water resources to thousands of coffee producers for cultivation, vegetable farming, and household electricity.

Herein the use of water in this wonderful Decaf's Mountain Water Process. Through a proprietary organic solution, coffee beans undergo a transformative journey. By utilizing the power of reverse osmosis, this process delicately removes over 99% of caffeine while preserving every other nuanced chemical compound that defines coffee. The outcome is delightfully remarkable, sweet and balanced profile.

PRODUCERSmall scale producers

SOURCEChiapas, Mexico

VARIETYBourbon Typica Mundo Novo Caturra

PROCESSINGMountain Water Processed Decaf

ALTITUDE1500 - 1800 meters

TASTING NOTESDry Berries Sugarcane Cocoa Burnt Caramel Citrus Zest

Civil Coffee sources this decaf from small-scale producers in Chiapas, Mexico's premier coffee region, where elevation between 1500–1800 meters supports complex flavor development. The Mountain Water Process preserves the coffee's inherent character while removing caffeine—a method valued for maintaining origin nuance. The blend of Bourbon, Typica, Mundo Novo, and Caturra varietals brings body and sweetness typical of these heirloom genetics. The roaster identifies notes of dry berries, sugarcane, and citrus zest alongside cocoa and burnt caramel, suggesting a well-balanced profile that avoids the flatness sometimes associated with decaf. This lot exemplifies how thoughtful processing and sourcing can yield decaffeinated coffee worthy of specialty consideration.