Sugarcane Decaf

Huila, Colombia

Decaffeination is the process of removing caffeine from coffee beans, cocoa, tea leaves, and other caffeine-containing materials. There are several methods for decaffeination, but one method that is used for decaffeinating coffee is called the "sugar cane process." Here's how it works:

Green coffee beans are soaked in hot water to extract the caffeine and other soluble materials.

The water and solubles are then passed through a filter that separates the caffeine from the other materials.

The remaining solution is treated with a natural decaffeinating agent made from sugarcane. This agent is attracted to the caffeine molecules and binds to them, allowing the caffeine to be separated from the solution.

The caffeine-sugarcane complex is then filtered out, and the remaining solution is returned to the coffee beans.

The coffee beans are dried, roasted, and packaged for sale.

This process is considered to be a natural and gentle method for decaffeination, as it does not use any harsh chemicals. However, it is not completely caffeine-free, as some caffeine is still retained in the beans after the process is completed.