Mexico Esmeralda Decaf

A smooth and balanced sugarcane process decaf with notes of cherry, almond, baking spice, and milk chocolate.

Origin: Mexico
Region: Southern Mexico
Roast: Light
Variety: Mixed high-altitude varieties
Process: Washed, EA Sugarcane Decaffeination
Flavor: Macadamia, Green Apple, Lemon, Toast, Vanilla
Body: Smooth, medium
Acidity: Soft, balanced
Altitude: Various high-elevation growing regions

Overview

Mexico Esmeralda Decaf is a clean and approachable decaf designed to preserve sweetness, balance, and origin character while remaining highly versatile across brewing methods.

Unlike many darker roasted decafs, this coffee maintains greater clarity and liveliness in the cup while still offering the comforting chocolate and spice notes that make it especially enjoyable as brewed coffee.

The result is a balanced and approachable cup with notes of cherry, almond, baking spice, and milk chocolate.

Origin

This coffee is composed of washed lots sourced from smallholder producers across the coffee-growing regions of Southern Mexico.

The blend combines multiple high-elevation coffees grown in volcanic soils and mountain environments that contribute sweetness, structure, and balance to the final cup.

Compared to many sugarcane process decafs currently available, which are often sourced from Colombia or Peru, this lot offers a distinct Mexico-origin expression with a slightly deeper and more chocolate-forward profile.

Process

This coffee was decaffeinated using the EA Sugarcane process, a method utilizing ethyl acetate derived from sugarcane.

During processing, the coffee is gently steamed before being rinsed with ethyl acetate to remove caffeine while preserving much of the coffee’s natural flavor structure.

Sugarcane process decafs have become known for producing cleaner and more expressive decaffeinated coffees with improved sweetness and flavor transparency.

Roast Style & Intent

This light roast was developed primarily with filter brewing in mind.

We roast conservatively to preserve sweetness, balance, and origin character while maintaining the comforting chocolate and spice notes that make this coffee especially enjoyable as pour-over, drip coffee, or Moka Pot.

For espresso preparation, we recommend our Moonbow Decaf blend instead.

Cup Profile

Expect aromas of cherry, almond, and baking spices followed by a smooth cup with hints of milk chocolate and soft sweetness.

The profile is balanced and comforting with restrained acidity, medium body, and a clean finish.

Compared to brighter fruit-forward decafs, this coffee presents a slightly richer and more chocolate-driven expression.

Brewing Recommendations

Excellent for:

• Pour-over (maximum clarity and sweetness)
• Auto-drip (smooth everyday cup)
• Moka Pot (rich body and chocolate character)
• French press (slightly fuller body and softer acidity)

Use filtered water and brew temperatures around 200–203°F for best results.

Who This Coffee Is For

• Drinkers seeking a high-quality decaf without sacrificing flavor
• Fans of balanced and chocolate-forward coffees
• Those looking for a smooth and approachable filter decaf
• Coffee drinkers sensitive to caffeine but still seeking specialty coffee quality

If you prefer espresso-focused decaf, consider our Moonbow Decaf blend instead.

Why This Coffee Stands Out

Sugarcane EA Decaffeination
Designed to preserve sweetness and flavor clarity.

Rare Mexico-Origin EA Decaf
Less common than Colombian or Peruvian sugarcane decafs.

Roasted for Filter Brewing
Developed to highlight sweetness, structure, and balance.

Comforting Classic Profile
Chocolate, spice, and soft fruit notes with smooth body.

Roasted Fresh in Small Batches
Crafted to preserve aroma, sweetness, and cup quality.