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Mexico TBDecaf

Vigilante Coffee

About This Coffee

This decaffeinated coffee is grown in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico at 1,300-1,600 meters above sea level. The blend includes Bourbon, Typica, Marsellesa, Oro Azteca, Márago, Caturra, and Peñasco varietals from smallholder farms. The coffee is grown under shade in rich volcanic soil and is fully washed, then dried on patios or raised beds. Decaffeination uses the natural Ethyl Acetate (EA) process with a sugarcane-derived compound. The flavor profile features soft acidity, milk chocolate sweetness, delicate florals, and a clean finish, with tasting notes of chocolate, pecan, toasted marshmallow, mild acidity, and a smooth finish.

Origin

Chiapas (Mexico)

Flavor Notes

Chocolate, Pecan, Toasted Marshmallow

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed, Caña EA Decaffeination

Typology

Arabica
Typica, Caturra, Marsellesa, Bourbón, Oro Azteca, Márago, Peñasco
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Vigilante Coffee

Vigilante Coffee started in 2012 on Chris Vigilante's back porch in Washington, DC, with a used three kilogram Diedrich roaster. From that modest beginning, the company grew into a roasting operation now built around a 12 kilogram Loring, with head roaster Franklin Ventura shaping the roast profiles since 2014. Sourcing is personal: Vigilante visits each coffee producer directly, building multiyear relationships and participating in auctions at origin. The company works with Certified B Corp importers and pursues zero waste across its operations, using compostable bags and recyclable packaging. Vigilante earned the Slow Food DC Snail of Approval, a designation that reflects its commitment to quality, transparency, and responsible production.

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