Nektar - Le Refuge (Decaffeinated)

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Notes - Chocolate, graham cracker and walnuts

Origin - Colombia

Process - Ethyl acetate

Profiles - Praline and chocolate

Recommendations - Espresso and classic filter

TASTE

Caffeine addicts won't notice this is decaffeinated coffee, and those who want to avoid caffeine will doubt it's truly decaffeinated. With no chemical residue, it's decaffeinated using a natural process that uses ethyl acetate, which is derived from fermented cane sugar. This natural extraction process removes caffeine while preserving the coffee's aromatic compounds.

We were looking for something that tasted like a graham cracker and didn't have a decaf aftertaste. Not all coffees can withstand the decaffeination process and retain their flavor and aroma. This one was a big surprise for us.

TASTING

A rich decaffeinated coffee with a chocolatey flavor and nutty notes. Perfect as a long coffee or latte.

Settings:
Quantity of ground coffee: 19 grams
Amount of coffee in the cup: 36 grams
Extraction time: 32 seconds
Temperature: 200° F (93° C)