
DECAF PROJECT: THE BENCHMARK
250 g
GOOD FOR


DECAF PROJECT: THE BENCHMARK
Guadelupe
ORIGIN
1200-2000 M
ALTITUDE
Migdonio Mendez
PRODUCER
Caturra, Colombia, Castillo
VARIETY
Washed
METHOD
WHY THIS COFFEE?
At Drekka Coffee Roasters, we are always looking for ways to challenge perceptions, explore new possibilities, and offer our customers something truly unique. That’s why we are proud to be part of The Decaf Project, a global initiative led by James Hoffmann that reimagines what decaf coffee can be.
This project isn’t just about offering “another decaf option.” It’s about exploring the potential of decaffeination itself. By showcasing one exceptional coffee - La Virgen from Huila, Colombia - processed using three different decaffeination methods (Swiss Water®, Ethyl Acetate, and CO₂ Subcritical) alongside a non-decaf control, the project allows us to experience and understand how each process impacts flavor, aroma, and complexity.
For us, it’s an opportunity to:
Challenge expectations: Decaf has long been underestimated but this project proves that it can be just as flavourful, dynamic, and exciting as fully caffeinated coffee.
Support curiosity and learning: We believe in transparency, discovery and helping our community experience the full story behind their cup of coffee.
Roast with purpose: By roasting each of these coffees in our unique style, we aim to showcase the distinct impact of each decaffeination method while preserving the heart and soul of the original La Virgen coffee.
Get ready to rethink everything you know about decaf!
Why it’s special: This is La Virgen in its purest form. It allows you to compare the impact of decaffeination methods on the same coffee. It’s your chance to experience how processing affects flavour, balance, and aroma.
THEThis non-decaf version is the “control” of the experiment. It’s the pure, unaltered form of La Virgen, offering you a chance to experience the coffee’s original flavors before any decaffeination takes place. Think of it as your reference point for tasting and comparing the three decaffeinated versions.
Grown by smallholder farmers in Huila at altitudes of 1,400 to 2,000 masl, La Virgen is produced with meticulous care, using time-honored washing and drying techniques. It reflects the full expression of its terroir, with bright acidity, clean sweetness, and floral complexity.
The Decaf Project is a groundbreaking initiative led by coffee legend James Hoffmann, aiming to explore how different decaffeination methods impact the flavor of coffee. At the heart of this project is La Virgen, a washed coffee from Guadalupe, Huila, Colombia - a region celebrated for its rich coffee-growing heritage.
THE COLLECTION
COMFORT
The Comfort Collection is all about approachable, cozy flavors. Think nutty, cocoa and brown sugar notes that feel like a warm hug in a cup. Designed as the perfect bridge between mass-market coffee and the more adventurous flavours of the Flavour Collection, it’s where comfort meets quality.