Brazil - Decaf - Bremen, Germany - Unroasted

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Region: Brazil
Decaf Process: CR3 Kaffeeveredelung Hermsen,  ​Bremen, Germany
Elevation: 3,900- 4,200 ft
Varietals: Unknown 2/3 Graded
Roast Level: Medium
Tasting Notes: Bright plus a slightly sweet taste, low acid, with a
smooth finish.

Brazil - Decaf - Bremen, Germany
Decaffeinated coffee has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades. The processing technique used on this Brazilian coffee proves it is possible to decaffeinate coffee and preserve the original flavor of the coffee. Preservation has a remarkable impact on cup quality. CR3 Kaffeeveredelung Hermsen in Bremen, Germany is aware of the demand for a good cup of decaf and delivers. They began decaffeinating coffee in 2013. This family business has been run for the last 80 years. Scroll down for details and more about this decaf.
In 1988 CR3 developed their own patent for Natural Carbon Dioxide Decaffeination. The raw coffee is soaked in filtered water causing it to swell. From there it is transferred to a large extractor vessel. Co2 is pumped in under highly pressurized conditions.
​This is at relatively low temperature and pressure. The liquid Co2 selectively targets the caffeine while keeping other compounds intact. The Co2 is in constant motion and carries the suspended caffeine away to a separating tank where it is cleaned and reused. Once the liquid has passed through fresh Co2 it is pumped through the vessel until caffeine residue is 0.08% or less. 0.1% is the minimum level to meet EU regulations for decaffeinated coffee. Interestingly, the extracted caffeine is further processed and sold to the food industry.
CR3 has a minimum standard of 0.08% caffeine residue or less. The Co2 process is becoming increasingly popular with specialty roasters as this method preserves most of the aroma and taste components of the origins coffee. The Co2 process at CR3 takes approximately 4-5 days to decaffeinate depending on the cell structure and the caffeine of the coffee. The Co2 method is free of chemicals and is certified organic. Once the coffee has been decaffeinated it is dried back to the original 8-12% water content. It is then polished and sorted to produce some of the best sorted coffee you will ever find! The CR3 scale is extensive, currently they have 30 specialists analyzing 100,000 samples every year for caffeine and other compounds in coffee.

Specialty grade, 100% Arabica coffee.​