{"product_id":"specialty-coffee-colombia-atunkaa-decaffeinato","title":"Specialty Coffee Colombia Atunkaa - Decaffeinated","description":"\u003cp class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtunkaa\u003c\/b\u003e, which means \"peaceful dreams,\" is the decaffeinated coffee that makes no compromises. Thanks to the natural \u003cb\u003eSugarcane\u003c\/b\u003e method, it preserves the original bean's sweetness intact. An ethical and traceable coffee from Cauca that surprises with enveloping notes of \u003cb\u003ePanela sugar, dried mango, and spices\u003c\/b\u003e. Perfect for any time of the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is it different?\u003c\/b\u003e Sweetness is the absolute protagonist. Thanks to the natural \u003cb\u003eSugarcane (E.A.)\u003c\/b\u003e method, which uses a sugarcane derivative to gently extract caffeine, the bean's structure is preserved. The result in the cup is surprising: a full body with sweet notes of \u003cb\u003epanela sugar\u003c\/b\u003e, exotic hints of \u003cb\u003edried mango\u003c\/b\u003e, and a pleasantly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthical and Traceable\u003c\/b\u003e Choosing Atunkaa means supporting a project with real impact. Produced in collaboration with \u003ci\u003eCoficauca\u003c\/i\u003e and imported by \u003ci\u003eSiruma\u003c\/i\u003e, this coffee guarantees traceability and a fair price to small producers, the same ones who grow our best conventional lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEnjoy a sweet, clean, and vibrant espresso or filter coffee at any time of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFARMGATE PRICE\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFARMGATE PRICE: €8.23 (paid directly to the farmer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Farmgate price is ultimately the actual price paid to the farmer who produced the coffee at origin. It is the most transparent price you can find. \u003cbr\u003eThe Farmgate price must then be added to the following costs before reaching the roastery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging costs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling costs at origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLogistics costs (shipping and customs duties)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling costs upon arrival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustoms clearance and phytosanitary inspection costs in Europe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal transport costs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tagged_as\"\u003eSENSORY DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tagged_as\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGCB Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e85.00 points out of 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet and lingering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanela Sugar, dried mango, spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026 Body: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet and persistent, medium-low acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 138.875px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColombia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003eCauca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooperative\/Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoficauca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrolot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003eAtunkaa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1700-1900m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.8333px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColombia, Castillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.6425%; height: 19.875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.4537%; height: 19.875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar cane Decaffeinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe History and Mission of Siruma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSiruma was founded as a company 5 years ago with the goal of working with disadvantaged and developing agricultural communities, focusing its efforts in the regions of Cauca, Caldas, and Tolima. Collaborating with many indigenous communities, Siruma chose a name derived from the Wayuunaiki language (indigenous people of northern Colombia) meaning \"Paradise and Skies.\" Also, \u003cb\u003eAtunkaa\u003c\/b\u003e comes from the same language and means \"sleep and peaceful dreams.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTraceability and Economic Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eMany generic Colombian \"Sugarcane\" decaffeinated coffees (purchased from importers already decaffeinated) have zero traceability regarding the farmer and the price, and no transparency on where most of the margin on a $4-5 coffee is made. Through third-party processing (\u003ci\u003etolling\u003c\/i\u003e) of our decaf with Descafecol, Siruma and Falcon pay a sustainable price to the Association and the farmers: the decaffeinator gets a margin for processing, Siruma gets a margin, and Falcon gets a margin, while the Association and the farmer earn the largest percentages of the final price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAtunkaa Sugarcane decaf comes from Cauca, Caldas, and Tolima, from the same partners who supply our community lots, small farmer blends, and micro-lots. Purchasing from the same supply chains as our non-decaf coffees helps channel greater volumes and revenues to these partners. The result is fully traceable decaf community lots (both for the farmers who contributed to the lots and for the farmgate price), which score 85-86 on the SCA scale, pay farmers better, and are easy to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe \"Sugarcane\" Process (Ethyl Acetate)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe decaffeination method used for Atunkaa is a natural process that leverages the abundance of sugarcane in Colombia. Here's how it happens:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreation of the Natural Solvent:\u003c\/b\u003e The process begins with the fermentation of molasses derived from sugarcane to produce ethanol. This is mixed with acetic acid to create \u003cb\u003eEthyl Acetate (E.A.)\u003c\/b\u003e, a natural compound also found in ripe fruit (such as bananas and blackberries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparation (Steaming):\u003c\/b\u003e The green coffee is subjected to low-pressure steam. This step opens the pores of the beans and increases their moisture content, preparing them for caffeine extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/b\u003e The beans are immersed in a bath of E.A., which circulates through the coffee. Ethyl Acetate acts like a magnet: it selectively binds to caffeine molecules (specifically to chlorogenic acid salts) extracting them from the bean. This washing is repeated until almost all the caffeine has been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Once extraction is complete, the coffee is steamed again at low pressure. Since Ethyl Acetate has a very low boiling point (around 77°C), the steam easily removes any residual traces of the solvent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrying and Polishing:\u003c\/b\u003e Finally, the coffee is dried until it reaches the ideal moisture level for export (10-12%) and a natural wax (Carnauba) is applied or it is simply polished to protect the bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy choose this method?\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike other more aggressive chemical processes, the Sugarcane method avoids excessive heat or high pressure, preserving the cellular structure of the bean. This allows it to maintain a bright acidity and often adds a pleasant sweet and fruity note to the final cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"garagecoffeebros","offers":[{"title":"Light \/ 250g - Beans","offer_id":55442878660934,"sku":"COL-DES-L","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 250g - Beans","offer_id":55442878693702,"sku":"COL-DES-M","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light \/ 250g - Ground for Filter","offer_id":55442878726470,"sku":"COL-DES-L-MF","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 250g - Ground for Moka","offer_id":55442878759238,"sku":"COL-DES-M-MM","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9095\/3912\/files\/GCB_MOCKUP_2000x1500_COLOMBIA_ATUNKAA_SD.jpg?v=1777798581","url":"https:\/\/garagecoffeebros.biz\/en\/products\/specialty-coffee-colombia-atunkaa-decaffeinated","provider":"Garage Coffee Bros. 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