Popayan Decaf - Colombia

'This coffee is a rare thing, a decaf that doesn't taste like decaf! - and it's maybe the first decaf we've had that I can see myself drinking regularly. Can you tell?'

This is really delicious decaf. Although decaf processing has come a long way in recent years, it's rare that we find coffee that has come through decaffeination unscathed. Perhaps it's because this coffee is specifically selected straight after harvesting for decaf, in another sign that producers are taking decaf more seriously. 

In the cup, you'll find some delicious red apple acidity, smooth toffee sweetness and a milk chocolate finish. It reminds me of toffee apples. Whether you're drinking this as filter coffee or espresso, with or without milk, you'll be enjoying clean, sweet and well rounded coffee. Enjoy.

Foundry Coffee Roasters has crafted a decaffeinated offering from Popayan, Colombia, that demonstrates how thoughtful processing can preserve clarity in coffees stripped of caffeine. The roaster identifies red apple acidity as the defining characteristic—a bright, fruit-forward note that anchors the cup. This liveliness pairs with toffee sweetness and a milk chocolate finish, creating a balanced profile where each layer supports the next. For those seeking decaf without sacrificing complexity, this lot suggests that origin quality and roasting precision matter as much in caffeine-free coffee as they do in conventional lots. Explore Foundry Coffee Roasters to learn more about their approach, and consult the flavor wheel to calibrate your own tasting observations.