Sebastian Ramirez is a fourth-generation farmer from Quindío, Colombia. His farm, El Placer, has become one of the most respected processing operations in the country, with Ramirez applying a scientific approach to fermentation and varietal selection that consistently delivers standout results.

We find the cup familiar and satisfying: chocolate and candied nuts, with a clean low-acid finish. Very well suited to a traditional espresso drinks or crowd pleasing filter.

This Caturra is decaffeinated in Colombia using the EA sugarcane process. Ethyl acetate derived from fermented sugarcane selectively bonds with caffeine and is then steamed off, leaving the coffee's flavour largely intact. 

Expect a finer grind than usual when dialing in for espresso.

Producer: Sebastian Ramirez Farm: El Placer Coffee Project
Region: Quindío, Colombia
Variety: Caturra P
rocess: Sugarcane Decaffeination (EA, Ethyl Acetate)
Altitude: 1750-2000 masl
Imported by: Macarena Coffee Importers