EA Decaf de Caña
CantookAbout This Coffee
This is a decaffeinated Colombian coffee using an innovative EA (ethyl acetate) decaffeination process. The caffeine is removed using ethyl acetate, a natural solvent derived from sugarcane fermentation, which binds to chlorogenic acid salts in the coffee. Green beans are soaked in the ethyl acetate solution and then steamed to remove all traces of the solvent, leaving only 0.01-0.03% of the natural caffeine content. The flavor notes include graham cracker, cocoa, caramel, and citrus.
Origin
Colombia
Flavor Notes
Cocoa, Caramelized, Citrus Fruit, Graham Cracker
Roast Level
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Processing
Sugar Cane EA Decaffeination
Typology
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Cantook
Tucked along Rue Saint Jean in Quebec City, Cantook Micro Torrefaction carries a name inspired by the lumberjack's tool known as a "can't hook," a nod to the collaboration between French and English settlers that shaped Canada's identity. The family behind Cantook has been in coffee since 1982, with the current business on Saint Jean Street operating since 1998 under co ownership since 2005. They roast on a Diedrich IR 12, with the process fully visible to guests who come for expertly prepared pour overs, espresso drinks, and the cafe's beloved matcha cookies. Direct trade relationships, including origin trips to Costa Rica, ensure that quality and transparency guide every roast.
