This decaf coffee uses the Swiss Water Process to remove caffeine, involving soaking green coffee in water and filtering out caffeine while preserving flavor. The coffee features a medium-dark espresso roast and offers sweet, subtle cup notes with flavors of cocoa and caramel. Origin, producer, region, elevation, and variety vary with each batch.
49th Parallel has been a heavyweight in the Vancouver coffee scene since 2004, when brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo set out to bring world-class specialty coffee to the West Coast before it was trendy. They were early pioneers of the direct trade model, which sees them traveling extensively to build face-to-face relationships with farmers. Their roasting style is famous for its consistency and balance; they avoid the ultra-light, acidic "lemon juice" profiles in favor of developing sweetness and body that appeals to both coffee nerds and casual drinkers. It was voted Vancouver’s #1 roastery in 2025.
