Brazil Fazenda Recreio

This lot from Brazil breaks the myths surrounding decaf coffee once again. This lot stands out with its full body, smoothness, and a clarity rarely found in decaf. The flavor profile is built on the sweetness of nutella and dried fruit, making it the perfect coffee for any time of day (or night).

• On filter: The sweetness of nutella, dried apples, chalva and the depth of chocolate stand out beautifully. A very smooth and clean cup.
• On espresso: An intense sweetness, full body, and a flavor reminiscent of nougat, figs and dried apples.

Fazenda Recreio: Family Tradition from the Mogiana Region

This coffee comes from the Fazenda Recreio farm, situated at an altitude of 1,100 masl in the São Sebastião da Grama region, São Paulo State.

• Over 130 years of family tradition: The farm has been run by the Teixeira de Macedo family for 5 generations since 1890. Farm management and technical oversight are led by agricultural engineer Diogo Dias Teixeira de Macedo.
• Catuaí variety: This lot features the Catuaí variety processed using the natural (dry) method, giving the coffee a full body and a sweet profile prior to the decaffeination process.

Sugarcane Method: A gentle path to decaffeination

To ensure the coffee retains its original character, it undergoes a decaffeination process using ethyl acetate, which is naturally derived through the fermentation of sugarcane.

1. Hydration: The beans are steam-cleaned and soaked in hot water to soften and begin releasing the caffeine bonds.
2. Extraction: Using natural sugarcane extract, the caffeine is gently washed out of the beans in several cycles.
3. Cleaning and drying: The beans are cleaned of any remaining extract and mechanically dried to a standard moisture level of 10–12%. The result is a coffee that preserves the maximum of its flavor characteristics.