Decaffeinated coffees have long taken a backseat in specialty coffee, but that’s beginning to change. We’ve tasted some amazing examples, and we know that these coffees can stand on their own against some of the best coffees we’ve had. A number of countries and regions produce decaf, but Colombia is our go-to origin for solid, high-quality decaffeinated coffees. Our current decaf is the Atunkaa Sugarcane Decaf from Suruma Coffee Company.

Working with many indigenous communities, Siruma’s name comes from the Wayuunaiki language and means ‘Heaven and Skies’. Atunkaa comes from the same language and refers to sleep and sleepy dreams. The Atunkaa Sugarcane Decaf, sourced from the Cauca department of southwestern Colombia, showcases Siruma’s commitment to transparency and fair prices for farmers. It is sourced from the Central Cauca Association for Peace (ACC) in Piendamó, Cauca. The ACC was created by a local farmer who wanted to add value to Castillo coffee and provide stable income so neighbors would avoid illicit crops. The coffee is decaffeinated by Descafecol using a sustainable sugarcane-based process. By working directly with the mill and decaffeinator, Siruma ensures fair pricing and complete traceability back to the contributing farmers.

Our importing partner, Falcon, worked with Siruma to source the Atunkaa Sugarcane decaf from the same producers that they purchase coffee from for community lots, small farmer blends, and micro lots. By purchasing from the same supply chains as their non-decaf coffees, they’re able to push more volume and revenue to these producers. The results are this delicious, fully traceable decaf community lot.

This is a bright, clean coffee with notes of green apple, nectarine and nougat, and one we really enjoy. We believe that the beautiful ritual of great coffee should be available to everyone – even without the caffeine.

Cheers!