This decaffeinated coffee is from Tablon de Gomez municipality in Narino, Colombia, grown at 1800-2100 meters altitude. It features Castillo, Typica, and Colombia varieties. The coffee is decaffeinated in Colombia by DESCAFECOL using a natural ethyl acetate process derived from sugarcane processing. The decaffeination involves a light steam bath to open bean pores, caffeine removal with naturally derived ethyl acetate, drying, and quick shipment to port within two weeks of milling for freshness. The flavor profile includes nectarine, green notes, caramel candy, whipped cream, flaky pastry crust, and milk chocolate. The coffee comes from a multi-village collection in the high altitude plateau region near the Putumayo department border.
Established in 2016 by veteran roaster Stephen Rogers, who brings 25 years of experience to the craft, Pipe & Tabor is located in Red Hook, Brooklyn NY. At the heart of their operation sits a signature 1953 Barth Novo Cito cast iron drum roaster, a machine that relies on the roaster's sensory skills: smell, color development, and time rather than digital instruments. They source through Red Fox Coffee Merchants and demonstrate their commitment to farmer welfare by paying 4 to 6 times higher than commodity market prices. This dedication to quality at every stage defines their approach to roasting.
