Our decaf is a blend of coffees from the Swiss Water company. Traditional decafs involve the use of chemical solvents such as benzine, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate. The Swiss Water process is 100% chemical free. Organic coffees and water-process decaffeination are a natural fit. Why buy an organic coffee that is then decaffeinated with the use of chemicals?
We roast by convection, on a bed of hot air. It is a roasting method that produces a bright, rich cup of coffee. Drum roasters, by contrast, tend to scorch the beans as they touch the superheated internal surface of the drum, and this leads to bitter tars. Moreover, in air roasters the outer parchment-like membrane of the beans, called chaff, is actively removed from the roast chamber, whereas drum roasters tend to trap the chaff in with the beans where it smolders and lends burnt and smokey overtones to the coffee. As with wine there are distinct varietals of coffee, each with its own unique personality. Roasting by convection brings out the bright flavors of high grown Peruvian coffees and the earthy complexities of Sumatran coffees. Brew our coffee strong and dark and it will not be bitter, but rather sweet and natural.
We roast and ship on the same day, which will be the Monday or Thursday following your purchase, so that you receive your coffee at its peak of flavor. Further, we roast only by demand—your coffee does not sit on a shelf before it goes out to you. Most coffee aficionados prefer to let coffee beans rest for two to three days after roasting which gives them time to degas and develop; hence you will receive your coffee at just the right time, two to three days after it is roasted, via priority mail. And shipping is free to destinations in the USA—we pick up the tab. Shipping to destinations outside of the USA incur a shipping charge and may take a little longer.
Let us know if you need it ground. Unless otherwise requested your coffee will be in whole bean form. Coarse grind for press pot (aka French Press) or other infusion style brewers, medium grind for drip or filter brewers, or fine grind for espresso machines.
Call us at 206 632-2432 if you have any questions, any suggestions, or if you would just like to talk about coffee. Visit us online at www.pangaea.coop.
Pangaea Organica Coffee is 100% Organic, 100% Fair Trade, and we are 100% Member Owned.
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