This is a decaffeinated specialty coffee from Colombia, sourced from the Atunkaa region in Piendamó, Cauca. The coffee is produced by the Central Cauca Association for Peace (ACC), a collective of farmers who transitioned from illicit crops to specialty coffee production. It is decaffeinated using a sustainable sugarcane-based process by Descafecol. The beans are grown at 1700-1900 meters altitude and have an SCA cup score of 84.5. The flavor profile features notes of milk chocolate, CocoPops, and pear juice with a soft mouthfeel.
Darren Tickner founded Bean Smitten in 2014 after leaving a 20 year career in financial services, setting up in a rural location on the Kent and East Sussex border near Flimwell. The roastery hand roasts in small batches with a focus on ethically traded, fully traceable beans. The Classic Blend earned three stars at the Great Taste Awards in 2021 and went on to become a finalist in the Gold Fork Awards. Bean Smitten also serves as an official distributor of Sanremo espresso machines, advising businesses on equipment selection, installation, and servicing. The operation supplies cafes and businesses across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, while retail customers can buy online or at local farmers markets in Tonbridge and Aylesford.
