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Beans & Processing

Sugarcane

SugarCane is a completely natural processing method used to remove caffeine from raw coffee beans long before they reach the roastery. It relies on a compound derived from fermented sugarcane molasses that acts just like a targeted magnet. The raw beans are gently steamed to open their pores and then washed with this sugarcane extract, which pulls out the caffeine but leaves all the natural flavor intact. Because this process is incredibly gentle on the physical structure of the bean, specialty coffee decaffeinated this way beautifully retains its original tasting notes. You can often even notice an extra layer of comforting sweetness in the cup, which proves that modern decaf is a fantastic drink in its own right.