No Bark - Decaf

Decaffeinated - Honduran Maya Royal Select MWP

Roast Level: Medium - Dark Roast

Origin: Honduras

Flavor Notes: Smooth - Full-Bodied, Sweet, Chocolaty, Nutty - Low Acidity

Origins & Processing:

Organic Maya is a regional blend of high-altitude coffees from small producers in Honduras, created to offer a consistent profile from different communities. The batch is decaffeinated in Mexico using the Mountain Water Process (MWP), a 100% water-based, solvent-free method that hydrates the bean and uses a saturated aqueous extract to extract the caffeine via a concentration gradient. This extract is then filtered and reused, preserving the coffee’s characteristic aromatics, body, and chocolate sweetness to the fullest. The result is a clean, gentle, and versatile cup for filter or espresso.

What is the Mountain Water Process (MWP)? MWP is a decaffeination process that uses only water rather than solvents, such as ethyl acetate found in the EA process. The result is a flavorful bean with an average 96% caffeine extraction rate. No chemicals or artificial solvents used. Green coffee is pre-soaked to expand beans in preparation for caffeine extraction during this decaffeination process. The saturated beans are then introduced to a unique water solution of concentrated coffee solubles that extract caffeine without compromising the bean’s flavor profile. Once decaffeination is completed, the beans are re-dried and bagged for transport. The decaffeination solution is then filtered of caffeine and recycled to be used again, making this a sustainable decaffeination process.