Mexico Mountain Water Process Decaf
Information
| Region: | Northern and Central Highlands |
| Process: | Washed |
| Altitude: | 1350+ masl |
| Variety: | Bourbon, Caturra and Catuai |
| Tasting Notes: | Milk Chocolate, Plum, Almond |
Background
This coffee comes from smallholder producers who deliver to the San Cristobal de las Casas and Yajalón buying stations in northern Chiapas, to the east and northeast of Tuxla Gutiérrez the region. The growing area, which runs between altitudes of 900 and 1,100 meters, is characterized by large bean sizes and a round, balanced cup with a smooth body.
Mountain Water Process is a method of indirect decaffeination. Our MWP decafs come from Descamex, a facility which uses pure water from Pico de Orizaba—the highest mountain in Mexico. The process begins with a chemical analysis to determine optimal conditions, and then the beans are steamed and prepared for extraction. The extraction process uses a water-based saturated solution that removes the caffeine while keeping the coffee's flavor compounds in place.
