Sugarcane Half Caff

Half Caff is a blend of our Colombia Sugarcane decaf, and our Colombian Pink Panther. In combining the two, it holds a delicious flavour of caramel, cacao and citrus. This is the perfect cup of low caffeine coffee for those who want to drink an extra cup or two each day, without worrying about the side effects of too much caffeine. Below we detail the story and flavour profiles of the two coffees which make up this exciting blend.

Colombia Sugarcane
Our Colombian Sugarcane decaf offering is special in more ways than one: First, it’s been cupped specifically for its quality and sourced by single-origin, either region or farm. We call it Sugarcane Decaf because it’s custom decaffeinated in Colombia, using a special, natural process that utilises ethyl acetate (E.A.) derived from fermented sugar cane.

The process works by soaking steamed green coffee beans in a solution of E.A, a naturally occurring compound derived from fermented sugarcane, which bonds to the salts of chlorogenic acid in the coffee and allows for the removal of caffeine. The coffee is removed from the solution and steamed again at low pressure to remove any traces of E.A. inside the beans, and the finished product retains its flavour integrity but contains almost no caffeine at all. (The beans will contain a maximum of 0.01–0.03% caffeine.)

The most important part of EA coffee, and why it tastes so sweet, is it avoids high pressure and high heat, which degrades coffee quickly. This allows the natural flavours to shine through, making it the sweet and bright decaf that we so love.

Tanzania Ngila Estate
Ngila Estate is a coffee farm and producer that has been cultivating coffee since the 1920s, though it was not until 1992 that it was purchased by the Meyer family and established in its current name.

Located on the edge of the cloud forest that surrounds the Ngorongoro crater in Northern Tanzania, Ngila lives in harmony with the protected wildlife living on its doorstep. The farm covers approximately 100 hectares and borders a 50-hectare forest corridor that allows local fauna, such as elephants, to access traditional migration paths and mineral-rich caves. The estate’s proximity to the Ngila River also supports seasonal reforestation efforts, which help mitigate erosion and promote biodiversity in the region.

Our speciality coffees are 100% traceable and ethically sourced. We work direct with farmers, or through trusted partners, to bring you the best coffee from around the world.

Colombia Sugarcane Decaf
Sourced in partnership with: Cafe Imports
Producer relationship length: Since 2022

Tanzania Ngila Estate
Sourced in partnership with: Owmani Coffee Co.
Producer relationship length: Since 2022