This decaffeinated coffee is from the El Vergel estate in Tolima, Colombia, specifically from the town of Fresno. Produced by Shady and Elia Bayter on a 300-hectare farm at 1350 meters altitude. The coffee features Red and Yellow Caturra varieties processed using a washed method followed by natural Sugarcane Ethyl Acetate decaffeination, which removes 97% of caffeine. The processing utilizes 100% solar energy at the farm. Flavor notes include caramel, orange, lime, papaya, nougat, vanilla, apple, and tangy characteristics. The coffee received a cupping score of 85.5 at origin and 84.5 from Firelight.
Firelight Coffee Roasters operates from a facility in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and environmental responsibility. The roastery runs a send back recycling program for its coffee bags and offers blends and single origins through subscription, wholesale, and direct retail channels.
