La Plata Decaf
Almond, Currant, Dark Chocolate
Paying close attention to all the coffees we buy means we have always treated our decaf purchases with the same care and rigour as all lots we buy. This year we have selected an entire lot to be decaffeinated in Colombia that creates a creamy, balanced espresso.
Coffee info
Process
Washed
Region
South America
Country
Colombia
Roaster notes
This lot from La Plata in Colombia’s Huila region has been created by combining high quality outturns from 7 farmers in and around the small parish of San Sebastian. Producers such as Gina Samara Jalvin, Gloria Isabel Garcia, Ivonne Andrea Oviedo and Laura Ramirez are amongst the larger contributors. The coffee varieties being tended to are typical for the region, comprising Caturra, Castillo & Variedad Colombia. For the last eight years we’ve solely purchased decaffeinated coffees that have undergone the Sugar Cane Ethyl Acetate process. Not only does this method provide a secondary income to the producing country, but the green coffee only needs to be transported once rather than twice. Obviously more eco-friendly and less costly, it has a huge impact on cup quality.
Roaster
Assembly coffee roasters are a London-based, independent coffee roastery that drives and promotes innovation throughout the speciality coffee supply chain. They strive to set the leading example for the industry, in roasted coffee quality, innovation in how quality is communicated and redefine how coffee can be sourced to return greater value to farming communities. Not only are they concerned with a high standard of cup quality and using precise roasting methods, they're also seeking to redefine how coffee can be sourced, ensuring greater value for farming communities at origin. On an industry level, they're also committed to a truly collaborative working style – they maintain an open dialogue and respond to the needs of their wholesale cafe community with adaptable packaging, product and insights.