[Decaf] Colombia La Plata Sugar Cane Decaf
The decaffeination process that uses sugarcane is a natural and eco-friendly technique for extracting caffeine from coffee beans. This method is known for preserving the flavour and aroma of coffee while removing caffeine, making it an attractive option for those who want to enjoy decaffeinated coffee without sacrificing taste.
The process starts by crushing the sugarcane to extract its juice, which then undergoes fermentation to produce ethanol. Acetic acid in vinegar is added to the ethanol to turn it into ethyl acetate. This ethyl acetate is then used as a natural solvent in decaffeination.
Green coffee beans are steamed or soaked after harvesting and selection to make them more porous and receptive to the subsequent steps of caffeine removal. The extraction of caffeine involves immersing the treated coffee beans in sugarcane-derived ethyl acetate. In this phase, the ethyl acetate naturally bonds with the caffeine molecules within the beans, extracting caffeine from the coffee beans.
Once the extraction process is complete, the beans enter a resting period. During this time, the caffeine and ethyl acetate naturally separate from the coffee beans. The caffeine-ethyl acetate mixture is then removed. What sets this process apart is its commitment to sustainability. The extracted caffeine-ethyl acetate mixture can be further processed to separate the caffeine from the ethyl acetate, which can be recycled and reused for future decaffeination processes.
Once the beans are free of caffeine and ethyl acetate, they undergo a meticulous drying process to eliminate any remaining moisture. This step is crucial to ensure the quality of the final product. Stringent quality control measures are applied to guarantee that the decaffeinated coffee meets the highest standards of flavour and aroma, providing a satisfying coffee experience.
A. We do our production roasting on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (except public holidays), and roasted coffees are stored in the warehouse for a few days for the dispatch of orders.
B. All the coffees are sent from the stock(warehouse) unless it requires a specific roasting date. Thus, the coffees you will receive will be between 2 and 7 days after the roasting.
C. If a specific roasting date is requested, it might take a little longer (1-2 days) to get delivered.
D. All orders are dispatched on the next day (except public holidays).
Returns are only accepted with prior approval from Normcore Coffee where a return authority number will be issued and must be with 14 days of invoice as this coffee is a fresh product. A 15% restocking fee applies and the item must be unused and the packaging in new condition.
Coffee Beans: should be undamaged, the bag should not be opened, should be stored as whole bean condition(ground bean is not accepted).
Equipment: should be undamaged, the package should not be opened.Normcore Coffee will also accept returns in accordance with New South Wales and Australian law.
Delivery
We have free shipping for all purchases over $50. Any orders under $50 will be charged $9.5 for regular shipping by Australia Post. This usually takes 3-5 business days(NSW), and the other states might take longer than this, depending on the demands at the Australia Post.
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