#134 Decaffeinated Wash-Processed Coffee Beans from Peru
#134 Decaffeinated Wash-Processed Coffee Beans from Peru
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Tasting Notes
Specific flavors and aromas the roaster (or our team) noticed when cupping this coffee. They describe the brewed cup, not flavorings added to the beans.
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Roast Level
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Roast Level
How dark the beans are roasted, on a 'specialty' scale where Light/Ultralight preserves the most origin character.
Read more in the glossary → - Specialty Light/Ultralight
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Flavor Profile
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Flavor Profile
High-level flavor families this coffee leans toward — fruity, floral, sweet, chocolate/nutty, spicy, tea/botanical, or fermented/wine-like.
Read more in the glossary → - Chocolate/Nutty, Sweet
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Origin Type
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Coffee Type
Whether a coffee is a single origin (from one farm, region, or country) or a blend (multiple origins combined).
Read more in the glossary → - Single Origin
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Flavor Notes
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Flavor Notes (SCA)
More specific flavor families inside the broader profile, using the SCA Coffee Taster's Flavor Wheel — e.g. 'Citrus' and 'Berry' inside 'Fruity'.
Read more in the glossary → - Chocolate, Brown Sugar, Nuts
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Caffeine
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Caffeine
Whether this coffee is caffeinated or decaffeinated, and (for decaf) which process was used.
Read more in the glossary → - Decaf
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Country of Origin
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Country of Origin
Where in the world this coffee was grown, or 'Multiple' for a blend with beans from more than one country.
Read more in the glossary → - Peru
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Process Type
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Processing
How the coffee cherry was prepared after picking — dried with or without its fruit, fermented under specific conditions, etc. Big effect on the final cup.
Read more in the glossary → - Washed
Need the taste but not the shakes?
Chocolate, Brown sugar, & Walnut! -- This delicious wash-processed coffee was grown by various smallholder farmers, and decaffeinated without chemicals using the Swiss Water Process!
- Origin: Region Amazonas, Peru
- Elevation: 1200-1750 masl
- Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon, Typica, Pache, Catimor
- Growers: Various Smallholders
- Producer: JUMARP, Cenfrocafe, Swiss Water
- Process: Wash-processed
- Decaffeination: Mountain Water Process
- Tasting Notes:
- Roasted by Pair Cupworks
Peru Decaf Organic Coffee Beans
When someone switches to decaf, it’s clear they’re attached to the flavor of coffee and can’t give it up entirely. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to enjoy delicious caffeine-free coffee that still reflects beloved origin terroirs. With constantly improving decaf processing methods, you don’t have to sacrifice quality or flavor.
This fully washed Peruvian coffee from the Amazonas proves just that. Even as a decaf, it shines with familiar flavor notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and nuttiness. Its acidity brings out highlights of blackcurrant and citrus. Peru is one of the world’s leading producers of organic coffee, with smallholder farmers cultivating high-altitude beans using sustainable, chemical-free methods. The country’s diverse microclimates and dedication to organic certification make its coffees well-known for complex profiles—even in decaf form.
What is the Swiss Water® Decaf Process?
The Swiss Water Process, developed in Switzerland, is a natural, chemical-free method of decaffeinating coffee while preserving its original flavors. It begins by soaking green coffee beans in pure water to create a proprietary Green Coffee Extract (GCE), which holds all of the coffee’s soluble compounds.
The GCE is then passed through activated carbon filters to remove caffeine, leaving a flavorful, caffeine-free solution. New batches of green beans are then soaked in this GCE for 8–10 hours. During that time, caffeine naturally migrates out of the beans without stripping away taste. The extract is continuously refreshed through carbon filtration, ensuring the beans retain their full-bodied character.
This meticulous method removes 99.9% of the caffeine while preserving the coffee’s original profile—bright acidity, rich flavors, and complexity. It’s a decaf that actually tastes like coffee. For anyone looking to cut back on caffeine without sacrificing cup quality, this is a top-tier option. Learn more about how decaf coffee is made
