Drekka Coffee Roasters

DECAF PROJECT: THE BENCHMARK

DECAF PROJECT: THE BENCHMARK

Грамаж: 250 г

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At Drekka Coffee Roasters, we are always looking for ways to challenge perceptions, explore new possibilities, and offer our customers something truly unique. That’s why we are proud to be part of The Decaf Project, a global initiative led by James Hoffmann that reimagines what decaf coffee can be.

This project isn’t just about offering “another decaf option.” It’s about exploring the potential of decaffeination itself. By showcasing one exceptional coffee - La Virgen from Huila, Colombia - processed using three different decaffeination methods (Swiss Water®, Ethyl Acetate, and CO₂ Subcritical) alongside a non-decaf control, the project allows us to experience and understand how each process impacts flavor, aroma, and complexity.

For us, it’s an opportunity to:
Challenge expectations: Decaf has long been underestimated but this project proves that it can be just as flavourful, dynamic, and exciting as fully caffeinated coffee.
Support curiosity and learning: We believe in transparency, discovery and helping our community experience the full story behind their cup of coffee.
Roast with purpose: By roasting each of these coffees in our unique style, we aim to showcase the distinct impact of each decaffeination method while preserving the heart and soul of the original La Virgen coffee.

Get ready to rethink everything you know about decaf!

ВКУСОВИ НОТКИ

Praline tart. Red berries. Lemon tart.

НАДМОРСКА ВИСОЧИНА

1200-2000 м

МЕТОД НА ОБРАБОТКА

Washed

ПРОИЗХОД

Guadelupe

ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛ

Migdonio Mendez

СОРТ

Caturra, Colombia, Castillo

ЗА КАФЕТО

The Decaf Project is a groundbreaking initiative led by coffee legend James Hoffmann, aiming to explore how different decaffeination methods impact the flavor of coffee. At the heart of this project is La Virgen, a washed coffee from Guadalupe, Huila, Colombia - a region celebrated for its rich coffee-growing heritage.

This non-decaf version is the “control” of the experiment. It’s the pure, unaltered form of La Virgen, offering you a chance to experience the coffee’s original flavors before any decaffeination takes place. Think of it as your reference point for tasting and comparing the three decaffeinated versions.

Grown by smallholder farmers in Huila at altitudes of 1,400 to 2,000 masl, La Virgen is produced with meticulous care, using time-honored washing and drying techniques. It reflects the full expression of its terroir, with bright acidity, clean sweetness, and floral complexity.

Why it’s special: This is La Virgen in its purest form. It allows you to compare the impact of decaffeination methods on the same coffee. It’s your chance to experience how processing affects flavour, balance, and aroma.

SIP, FLAVOUR, REAPEAT!

The Decaf Project is a bold, global experiment led by coffee expert James Hoffmann, designed to challenge everything you think you know about decaf coffee. This unique initiative showcases how different decaffeination methods impact the taste, aroma, and character of the same coffee.

Using a single coffee origin - La Virgen from Guadalupe, Huila, Colombia - the project divides the lot into four parts: one remains a fully caffeinated control, while the other three are decaffeinated using Swiss Water®, Ethyl Acetate (EA), and CO₂ Subcritical (Carbonic Natural) methods. The result? An eye-opening tasting experience that lets you compare and discover the true potential of decaf.

At Drekka Coffee Roasters, we are proud to be part of this project. We roast each of the four coffees in our signature style, aiming to highlight the unique characteristics of every process. Our goal is to let you experience the distinct flavor differences created by each decaffeination method - all while preserving the vibrant character of the original La Virgen coffee.

By bringing roasters, coffee professionals, and enthusiasts together, The Decaf Project invites everyone to taste, learn, and celebrate decaf in a way that’s never been done before.

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