For those of us who love coffee, but don’t want the big caffeine kick, we have our mellow Moonrise Decaf.

This coffee, grown in Timaná, Colombia, comes to us from the women-founded ASOMUJER (Asociación de Campesinas del Sur del Huila). In 2007, created by 10 women the group has grown to a group of 75 women producers – including activists, single mothers, and those displaced by conflict – who are dedicated to producing high-quality coffee while advancing economic opportunity, sustainability, and community empowerment in southern Huila. Women farmers in ASOMUJER take a holistic approach to coffee production, balancing economic progress with community well-being, environmental stewardship, and social equity.

This decaf offering is processed using the Ethyl Acetate (E.A.) method, also known as “sugarcane decaf” since the solvent is derived from fermented sugarcane. Ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester found in fruits such as bananas and used here to selectively bond with and remove caffeine from the green coffee. The seeds are steamed under low pressure to open their pores, then soaked in a solution of water and E.A., where the caffeine molecules bond and are drawn out over multiple cycles. Afterward, the coffee is dried and polished for export.

While this coffee is not roasted dark, it may appear slightly oilier than other medium roasts due to the structural changes created during the decaffeination process. The result is a clean, sweet, and balanced cup that preserves the integrity of ASOMUJER’s high-quality coffees while providing a delicious caffeine-free option.

A very sweet cup with tasting notes of marzipan, graham cracker, and dark chocolate

Medium roast, Size 10 oz