Convincing sweetness and moderate acidity make it difficult to peg as decaf. A nice interplay of bitter and sweet flavors fades to notes of rustic sugars, cocoa, and a hint of apple. City to Full City. Good for espresso.

Full Cupping Notes
Here’s yet another Colombia decaf coffee that’s sure to pass as regular for most people. Moderately sweet cup flavors and acidity are quite nice for decaf, and it’s versatility makes it an attractive option for those looking for a dual-purpose decaffeinated coffee option (brew and espresso). Grinding a City+ roast released a malty sweetness, with notes of molasses, caramel popcorn, and cooked fruit. Adding hot water pulled out very convincing level of sweetness that came together like caramelized sugars. The brew, carried a ‘caramelized’ touch, lightly sweetened, burnt sugar with some bittering behind it. There’s a nice interplay of bitter and sweet, and fades to notes of sorghum syrup, honey wheat bread, and caramel, though the finish is a bit short. I picked up on a hint apple in our lightest roast that brought out a fruited acidic impression too. Full City roasts produced a smoked chocolate flavor, with toasted nibs and a woodsy pine accent. Body is on the medium side for decaf, but it certainly passes muster as bittersweet espresso at Full City or darker.