Decaffeinated Peru Org. Royal Select SWP

Burman Coffee Traders

Details

Origin

Peru

Process

Washed, Swiss Water

Roast Suitability

Description

This organically grown decaf coffee comes from northern Peru, specifically San Ignacio (Cajamarca), a high-altitude coffee-growing region near the Ecuadorian border. Here, coffee is typically produced on small farms and in rural mountain communities, and is consolidated through strong organizations to ensure consistent quality separation, storage, and distribution. In this case, the origin is linked to CENFROCAFÉ, a cooperative founded in 1999 that now brings together more than 2,800 families organized into grassroots associations and networks in the provinces of Jaén, San Ignacio, and Bagua. The lot is a regional blend from 1250–1800 meters above sea level, with a mix of Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Mundo Novo, Pache, and Typica varieties. It is processed using a full wash method and sun-dried, resulting in a clean and consistent cup. The decaffeination for this coffee is done with the Swiss Water® Process , a patented method that is 100% chemical and solvent free. Instead of esters or solvents, it uses purified water and green coffee extract (GCE) together with activated carbon filters: the green coffee is hydrated and the caffeine migrates into the water, where the carbon, calibrated to the size of the caffeine molecule, traps it without pulling out the flavor compounds. The cycle repeats until 99.9% of the caffeine is removed while preserving the bean’s original character. The result is a clean, organic decaf with its flavor left intact. Tasting Notes: Best around a medium roast but works a little lighter or darker. Smooth and rich, lower acidity cup. Toffee/nutty/caramel and cocoa sweetness, with a creamy, marzipan-like mouthfeel and a hint of granola/toasted oats. A subtle fruity note (like dried apple) may emerge in some areas, keeping the cup lively without increasing the acidity. Roasting Notes: A very forgiving decaf for medium roasts. At light-medium roasts, the marzipan-like sweetness and clarity are more pronounced; at medium roasts, it becomes rounder an