Mexico - DECAF - Washed
Traditional Profile
Process: Washed
Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Garnica and Typica
Altitude: 1,100 - 1,300 m.a.s.l.
Region: Chiapas
Taste Notes: Cinnamon, Spices, and Dark Chocolate
Traditional Profile
Process: Washed
Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Garnica and Typica
Altitude: 1,100 - 1,300 m.a.s.l.
Region: Chiapas
Taste Notes: Cinnamon, Spices, and Dark Chocolate
Traditional Profile
Process: Washed
Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Garnica and Typica
Altitude: 1,100 - 1,300 m.a.s.l.
Region: Chiapas
Taste Notes: Cinnamon, Spices, and Dark Chocolate
Our Mexico, Chiapas decaf is a smooth medium-dark roast that brings out rich, chocolaty, and creamy flavors. This roast makes an outstanding decaf espresso, delivering full-bodied taste without the caffeine!
Naturally Decaffeinated with Mountain Water
Our Mexico, Chiapas decaf is processed using the Mountain Water method—an all-natural, chemical-free decaffeination process. This means you can enjoy this delicious coffee anytime, guilt-free!
The Water-Based Decaffeination Process
Water decaffeination is one of the most trusted and widely used methods for producing high-quality decaf coffee. It relies on a green coffee extract, a water-saturated solution containing all the natural solids found in green coffee—except caffeine.
About Descamex
Descamex is a leading global supplier of decaffeinated coffee and the only Mexican company using water to decaffeinate. Since 1980, they’ve perfected their Mountain Water process to create exceptional decaf coffee.
The 4 Stages of the Mountain Water Process
Steam Treatment
Each 5-ton batch of green coffee is exposed to steam, making the beans more permeable for caffeine extraction.Immersion
The coffee is immersed in a specialized green coffee extract at 60°C. Through osmosis, caffeine naturally migrates out of the beans into this solution. A carbon-cellulose filter then removes the caffeine, and this cycle continues for 24 hours until the desired caffeine level is reached.Drying Process
The coffee undergoes a careful drying process over four hours:Pre-drying in a horizontal dryer to remove excess moisture.
Vertical drying at 60°C for two hours to reach an optimal humidity of 10-12.5%.
Final drying in a cylinder at 25°C to return the beans to room temperature.
Cleaning
The decaf coffee is polished and cleaned to remove any remaining membrane residue, ensuring it’s ready for packaging and brewing.
This meticulous process preserves the coffee’s rich flavors while removing caffeine naturally—so you can enjoy a delicious cup, anytime!