Heresy - Colombia Placebo Fine Decaf Espresso 252 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Colombia, roasted by Heresy. Dark roast, perfect for espresso, coffee machines, and moka pots. You can expect hints of caramel, chocolate, hazelnut and red fruits.

Country: Colombia

Region: Tolima

Farm: Elias & Shady Bayter

Processing: Washed

Method of decaffeination: Sugarcane

Altitude: 1500 m a.s.l.

Cupping score: 86 / 100

ABOUT THE FARM AND THE COFFEE PRODUCER

El Vergel is a relatively young farm, as its very first harvest took place just 10 years ago. However, the Bayter family has rapidly transformed the plantation into one of the most advanced in the industry in terms of complex processing and cultivating a whole range of select, highly sought-after botanical varieties, such as Geisha, Pink Bourbon, Laurina, or Pacamara.

Currently, El Vergel is conducting continuous research on bacteria and yeast to achieve even greater precision in controlling fermentation, and consequently, modulating flavor.

In addition to coffee production, the Bayters are the force behind Forest, a company involved in both the export and import of green coffees, which means we were able to purchase this coffee directly, without any intermediaries.

ABOUT THE COFFEE PROCESSING ON THE FARM

The Caturra variety, hand-picked, processed as washed, and decaffeinated using the sugarcane method with ethyl acetate, which reduces the caffeine content to approximately 0.1%.

ROASTER'S OPINION

Honest truth – in a blind tasting, we would have trouble realizing this is a decaf. It tastes like top-tier, classic washed Colombias. Distinct, crisp fruit, but in espresso, it offers primarily high sweetness and plenty of chocolatey notes in the aftertaste. Top-notch!

Store in a cool and dry place.