Colombia El Vergel Estate Co-Ferment Purple Rain Decaf Specialty Coffee

A standout decaf specialty coffee that delivers full flavour without compromise. Purple Rain is crafted through El Vergel Estate’s signature co‑fermentation process, paired with the clean, chemical‑free EA Sugarcane Decaf method — resulting in a cup that’s vibrant, fruit‑forward and exceptionally sweet.

Why This Decaf Stands Out

Purple Rain is designed for coffee lovers who want premium decaf coffee with the complexity and character of a full‑strength specialty lot. Expect clarity, sweetness and layered fruit notes — a rare combination in the decaf world.

Tasting Notes

Grape, Chocolate, Caramel, Brown Sugar, Spice

A juicy, expressive profile with bright fruit, warm spice and a smooth, chocolate‑caramel finish.

Processing: Honey + Grape Co‑Ferment

This lot showcases El Vergel’s innovative approach to flavour development:

• Hand‑sorted cherries to remove defects and select only ripe fruit
• 24‑hour pre‑fermentation in plastic bags
• 24 hours of fermentation in cherry
• Depulping, followed by
• 5‑day anaerobic co‑fermentation with mucilage, yeast and grape flavours
• Mechanical drying for 10 days for even moisture
• 5‑day stabilisation in GrainPro bags

The result: a vibrant, fruit‑driven cup with notes of grape, caramel, chocolate, brown sugar and warm spice — a true showcase of Colombia’s diverse terroirs and experimental processing.

EA Sugarcane Decaf – Natural, Clean & Flavour‑Preserving

This chemical‑free decaf process ensures the coffee retains its full aroma and sweetness:

• Arrival & Pre‑Treatment: Green beans arrive at the Descafecol plant in Manizales, where they’re steamed to remove silverskin and open the pores.
• Moistening: Beans are hydrated with high‑mountain spring water under precise temperature control.
• Caffeine Extraction: Beans are submerged in natural ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane, which selectively removes caffeine.
• Flavour Preservation: Low pressure and gentle temperatures protect the beans’ natural sugars and aromatics.
• Finishing: Beans are steamed to remove EA residue, dried in cooling silos and polished with plant‑based wax.

The result is a 99% caffeine‑free coffee that tastes remarkably like its fully caffeinated counterpart.

The Story Behind the Coffee

This coffee is cultivated by farming families across Tolima, Huila and Caldas, with cherries sourced seasonally for peak freshness before being transported to El Vergel Estate.

Purple Rain is part of this ongoing mission to elevate Colombian coffee through transparency, experimentation and producer‑driven progress.

Origin Details

• Origin: Colombia
• Region: Tolima, Huila & Caldas
• Producer: El Vergel Estate
• Varietal: Castillo, Caturra and Colombia
• Altitude: 1750 MASL
• Processing Method: Honey + Grape Co‑Ferment
• Decaffeination: Ethyl Acetate (EA) Sugarcane
• Roast Level: Medium-Light (Omni-Roast)

Brew Guide: Swiss Water Decaf Co-Ferment

Espresso

• Dose: 22.5g
• Yield: 45ml (1:2 ratio)
• Time: 28 seconds

Filter (V60 / Batch Brew)

• Dose: 15g
• Yield: 250ml
• Time: 3:00 minutes

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