Organic "Decaffeinated Swiss Water" Coffee Beans (Certified Fairtrade)

Our organic "Decaffeinated Swiss Water" coffee beans are a premium dark roast. Made from Peruvian beans it is has a soft taste and citrus notes.

These beans are certified Fairtrade and the utmost care has been taken to handpick producers for a quality product while making sure the employees receive decent pay and quality services.

What does Swiss Water decaffeination mean?

• The Swiss Water process is an organic, 100% chemical-free option for decaffeination. It was discovered in the 1930s in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and is commercialized by the Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc, founded in 1988. Instead, it uses water, temperature and time to maintain deep, dark, delicious flavor.
• Essentially, the Swiss Water process removes caffeine by gently soaking green coffee beans in a water solution for 8-10 hours. The solution absorbs caffeine from the beans, and is then repeatedly carbon filtered until 99.9% of the caffeine is removed. The beans are then dried, can be roasted for delicious coffee.
• There are other methods to decaffeinate coffee such as the direct-solvent process, indirect-solvent process, & carbon dioxide process. These processes use chemicals like methylene chloride and ethyl acetate, or steps involving pressurized liquid carbon dioxide.
• We rather stick to the Swiss Water process which uses no chemicals and is environmentally friendly.

What does Fairtrade certification mean?

• Fairtrade products are far more than just fair prices, they create sustainable impact in three interconnected areas: economic, social, and environmental. These are known as the three pillars of sustainability:
• Economic: Fairtrade sets economic Standards for farmers and workers to benefit from income security and financial independence. These include the Fairtrade Minimum Price for most commodities, which aims to provide producers with a safety net against falling prices, along with the Fairtrade Premium that provides producers with additional money to invest as they choose. Fairtrade also emphasizes long-term partnerships that help yield sustainable and decent livelihoods.
• Environmental: Environmental criteria emphasize ecologically and agriculturally sound practices, including responsible water and waste management, preserving biodiversity and soil fertility, minimal use of pesticides, and the prohibition of the use of GMOs. Organic production is promoted and rewarded by higher Fairtrade Minimum Prices for organically grown products.
• Social: Social criteria for small-scale producers include requirements on democratic self-organization, participatory decision-making, transparency, and non-discrimination. For hired labour, our Standards require non-discriminatory employment practices, fair pay, freedom of association, and safeguards for worker health and safety. Forced labour and child labour are prohibited under the Fairtrade Standards.

What Fairtrade Organic Coffee Beans we Offer:

• The Toffee:
• Origin: Peru & Mexico.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Dark.
• Aroma: Creamy caramel and intense cocoa give toffee accents to this unique blend.
• Guatemala Antigua:
• Origin: Guatemala.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Brown.
• Aroma: A fruity nectar with citrus flavors with a caramelized finish.
• Espresso Equo:
• Origin: Mexico & Nicaragua.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Dark.
• Aroma: Under a rich crema, this espresso exudes a floral bouquet with notes of licorice and cocoa.
• Picchu Perú:
• Origin: Peru.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 80% Dark, 20% Brown.
• Aroma: Balance between power and flavor, strength and finesse, simplicity and elegance.
• Sierra Colombiana:
• Origin: Colombia.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Dark.
• Aroma: Fine and tangy taste, lingering in the mouth typical of this origin.
• Sumatra:
• Origin: Indonesia.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Dark.
• Aroma: A powerful and rounded coffee, dominated by chocolate and spicy notes.
• Decaffeinated Swiss Water:
• Origin: Peru.
• Beans: 100% high altitude Arabica coffee.
• Roast: 100% Dark.
• Aroma: Its bittersweet flavor is reminiscent of pomelo and makes it a very thirst-quenching drink to enjoy at any time.