This decaffeinated coffee comes from the Huila region of Colombia, grown at altitudes between 1,400 and 2,000 meters. It is sourced from various small producers in the area and is washed processed. The caffeine is removed using the sugarcane process, where ethyl acetate (EA) derived from sugarcane is used as the solvent. The beans are steamed to open their cellular structure, allowing the EA-water solution to extract caffeine over eight hours without damaging the beans. The coffee is then steamed again to remove residual EA, dried, and polished. Roasted to suit both filter coffee and espresso brewing.
Good Life Coffee Roasters grew from a Helsinki café venture that Lauri Pipinen opened in 2012, eventually establishing the dedicated roastery in 2014. Lauri, a three time Finnish barista champion, brings championship pedigree to the operation and has competed in the World Coffee Championships representing Finland. The roastery's philosophy is straightforward and unpretentious: source and roast coffee that is fresh, tasty, and easy to drink. Over the years, the roastery has evolved from a small neighborhood café into an award-winning operation, earning the title of Best Roaster at the Nordic Coffee Fest in 2024.
