COLOMBIA ROYAL SELECT (Decaf): smooth, sweet cup with chocolate‑forward flavors, gentle nuttiness, and low acidity, preserving much of the character of fully caffeinated Colombian coffee.

DESCRIPTION: Produced with premium beans with good physical preparation, and potential to express excellently once decaffeinated. During the water process, the green coffee is pre-soaked in water to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that draw out the caffeine while minimizing the loss of flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed, the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the extract solution is filtered of its caffeine and recycled to be used again.

TASTING NOTES: A very nicely balanced chocolaty and nutty cup profile, a bit on the sweeter side.  The taste is fuller bodied with a nice walnut chocolaty tone mixing with a smooth, sweeter, mellow finish.  Pleasing hints of smoke and spice finish off this great Colombian coffee at darker roast points. Lighter roasts can show hints of floral, but all in al,l a lower acidity cup. Darker roasts convey wonderful smoky tones and outstanding sweetness, while medium roasts (with decaf, avoid lighter roasts) will deliver a crisper cup.