Decaf. Peru (Swiss Water Process)(Fair Trade Organic)

Fans of fruit-forward dry process coffees take note. This Peruvian decaf brings big, fruit-toned sweetness that's impressive for any coffee we've tasted (decaf or otherwise)! The dry fragrance had notes of dark chocolate, cherry, and winey accents. Pouring hot water on the grinds pushed sweet notes of cooked plum and berry sauce in the steam, with a hint of dried peach. At lighter levels (Roast level 4 and under) we noted flavors of candied fruit, dried strawberry, all backed by a nice dark drinking chocolate flavor that was long lasting. I found that the intensity quieted down a little as the coffee cooled, with chocolate coming closer to the front, and root-y notes of burdock and sarsaparilla settling in with hints of fruit jam, and fermented berry. The finish is persistent, and shows a mixture of dark cocoa powder. We have all been pretty floored by the flavor profiles this impressive decaf produced! It must have been a super fruity coffee to begin with in order to taste like this post-decaffeination.

Notes - Chocolate covered cherry, Candied fruit, Hint of blueberry

Cultivar - Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí, Typica

Farm - Cerro Blanco Producers Association (APROCEB) in La Victoria Peru

Altitude - 1500 and 1900 meters above sea level

Process -  Swiss Water Process

Roast Level - 2  (roast scale, 1 light, 2-4 Medium, 5-6 dark)