This decaf coffee has been decaffeinated using the sugarcane process, also known as the ethyl acetate method. The process involves steaming the beans to open their pores, rinsing them repeatedly in ethyl acetate (a natural by-product of sugarcane) to remove caffeine, then drying to 10-12% humidity and sealing with natural wax. The coffee features flavor notes of chocolate and caramel.
Kickback Coffee was incorporated in 2020 and roasts from a converted brickworks in Pott Shrigley, Cheshire, on the edge of the Peak District. The origin story involves a popcorn maker; the operation has since scaled to a team of over 20. They position themselves as adventure coffee, sponsoring athletes like Olympic rock climber Shauna Coxsey and Annasley Park, the ninth woman to row the Atlantic solo and unsupported. The roastery runs three café locations in Altrincham, Pott Shrigley, and Sale Moor. On the community side, they partner with Coffee4Craig, a homeless charity, and team member Alex ran over 200 miles from Macclesfield to London to raise funds.
