{"product_id":"decaf-before-death-bella-vista-pacamara-decaf-100g","title":"Decaf Before Death - Bella Vista Pacamara Decaf (100g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoasted to order and in small batches on Sundays \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you enjoyed our Ombligon Decaf, this is one to try next!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is first \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacamara decafs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e we’ve come across, and it immediately stood out on the cupping table. It has the rich fruit character and sweetness we love in naturally processed decafs, but with a little more structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExpect juicy red berries up front, followed by the mellow sweetness of agave and a lingering finish reminiscent of 70% dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJhonatan Gasca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBella Vista Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Huila, Colombia, this coffee undergoes an extended natural fermentation before being decaffeinated in Colombia, helping preserve its sweetness and complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eAbout the Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Jhonatan Gasca\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Bella Vista\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Huila, Colombia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pacamara\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Natural Decaf\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1,750–1,800 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCupping score:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 87\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Agave • 70% Dark Chocolate • Red Berries\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Behind the Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis coffee comes from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBella Vista Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, owned by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJhonatan Gasca\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Bruselas, Huila, Colombia. Bella Vista is part of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eZarza Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a third-generation family project built on traceability, innovation and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSince 2022, the Gasca family has refined every stage of production—from selective harvesting and fermentation to drying—with the goal of producing expressive coffees that showcase the character of their origin. Alongside coffee production, the farm also integrates beekeeping to support biodiversity and strengthen the local ecosystem. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhat makes this release particularly exciting is the variety. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacamara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is celebrated for producing complex, characterful coffees, but it’s rarely found as a decaf. This lot is a chance to experience one of coffee’s most distinctive varieties without the caffeine, while retaining the sweetness and vibrancy that make Pacamara so sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnly fully ripe cherries are hand-picked before being carefully sorted to remove underripe fruit and defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cherries first undergo a short whole-cherry oxidation stage, encouraging the development of native yeasts before moving into an extended natural fermentation. Throughout fermentation, temperature is carefully controlled to develop sweetness, wine-like fruit character and complexity without over-fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe coffee is then dried slowly on raised beds over 20–30 days, allowing sugars to concentrate while preserving the fruit profile. Once the coffee reaches its ideal moisture content, it is stabilised before being sent for decaffeination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSugarcane decaffeination (EA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce the coffee has been stabilised, it is decaffeinated by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecafecol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Colombia using the Sugarcane EA process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSugarcane decaffeination uses \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthyl Acetate (EA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a naturally occurring compound derived from sugarcane grown in Colombia—to gently remove caffeine while preserving the coffee’s sweetness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe process is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoistening:\u003c\/b\u003e The green coffee is first moistened with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethyl Acetate is circulated through the beans, selectively bonding with the caffeine while leaving the majority of the flavour compounds intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the desired caffeine level has been reached, the beans are steamed to remove any remaining EA residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe result is a decaf that retains the character of the original coffee, allowing this rare Pacamara to shine in the cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasted fresh, in small batches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe roast every coffee to order in small batches on weekends before dispatching it fresh the following week. This helps each coffee reach you at its best, ready to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erare Pacamara decaf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and one we don’t expect to have for long. If you enjoyed our Ombligon Decaf—or you’re simply curious to taste one of the most unusual decafs we’ve sourced—don’t wait too long. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decaf Before Death","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56913962008902,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2442\/6310\/files\/Pacamaracoffee.png?v=1783244997","url":"https:\/\/www.decafbeforedeath.co.uk\/products\/decaf-before-death-bella-vista-pacamara-decaf-100g","provider":"Decaf Before Death","version":"1.0","type":"link"}