{"product_id":"decaf-before-death-golden-hour-decaf-100g","title":"Decaf Before Death - Golden Hour Decaf (100g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoasted to order and in small batches on Sundays \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSourced from the El Vergel Estate in Tolima and processed by Forest Coffee, this naturally processed decaf offers a complex and vibrant cup. The combination of anaerobic fermentation and natural processing creates notes of passion fruit, strawberry, and candied lime.\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 class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huila - Tolima - Caldas, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEl Vergel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castillo, Caturra \u0026amp; Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey + Strawberry, EA Sugarcane Decaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,750 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Tropical fruits, Candy Cane, Strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese coffees are cultivated by Colombian coffee farmers from the regions of Tolima, Huila, and Caldas. Depending on the harvest season, cherries are sourced from these regions to ensure the freshest crops, then transported and processed at El Vergel Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017, after facing challenges in the local market, Martha, Shady, and Elias set out to find innovative ways to add value to their coffees and close the gap between producers and roasters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForest Coffee was founded in 2019 with a vision to unlock the true potential of Colombian coffee through innovation in processing, education, and sustainability. Our mission is to connect coffee growers directly with international markets, ensuring fair pricing and full transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, in 2025, Forest Coffee has grown into a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects across Colombia, a dedicated team of 25+, and a global community of partners and roasters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\"\u003eThe Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process starts with hand sorting to select only ripe cherries and remove impurities like leaves or stones. The cherries then undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by 24 hours of \"in-cherry\" fermentation. After depulping, the beans are anaerobically co-fermented for five days with their mucilage, combined with yeast and strawberry flavors; this enhances the honey process with a rich fruit profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the coffee is mechanically dried for 10 days to ensure even moisture levels, then stabilized for five days in GrainPro bags. Following stabilization, the coffee undergoes the EA Sugarcane decaffeination process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSugarcane Decaffeination (EA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugarcane decaffeination uses Ethyl Acetate (EA)—a naturally occurring compound derived from sugarcane crops in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia—to remove caffeine from the coffee beans.The process is straightforward:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoistening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The coffee beans are first moistened with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EA is circulated through the beans, where it bonds with the caffeine, extracting it while preserving the majority of the flavor compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once the desired decaffeination level is reached, the beans are steamed to remove any remaining EA residue.This ensures the coffee retains its rich, complex flavor without the caffeine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1890\" data-start=\"1855\"\u003eRoasted Fresh, In Small Batches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003eWe take a simple, quality-focused approach—roasting on weekends and dispatching fresh each week. This ensures that every batch brings out the coffee’s full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003eThis is a rare experimental decaf, and once it’s gone, it’s gone—so don’t miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decaf Before Death","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56630855500102,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/2442\/6310\/files\/goldenhourdecaf.png?v=1779492638","url":"https:\/\/www.decafbeforedeath.co.uk\/products\/decaf-before-death-golden-hour-decaf-100g","provider":"Decaf Before Death","version":"1.0","type":"link"}