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Los Nogales coffee estate is located just outside the town of Bruselas in the Colombian department of Huila, widely recognized as one of the leading hubs for advanced coffee processing techniques. Founded in 1940 as a family farm, the estate has united tradition and innovation in coffee cultivation for three generations.<\/p>\n

Today, the farm is led by Oscar Hernandez, grandson of the founder and son of Ricaurte Hernandez. In 2006, Ricaurte won the prestigious Colombia Cup of Excellence, placing Bruselas firmly on the global specialty coffee map. Oscar continues his father\u2019s vision, building upon his pioneering work. An essential part of the family story is also Oscar\u2019s sister, Angie Hernandez, who oversees research, quality control, and the implementation of experimental processing methods, allowing the estate to maintain its leadership in innovation.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Los Nogales has become one of the most recognized estates in the region, known for bold fermentation experiments and high-quality lots sought after by demanding roasters and competitors worldwide. With coffee from Los Nogales, Weihong Zhang, owner of Blendin Coffee Club, won the US Brewers Cup Championship 2024 using a decaffeinated lot from the estate.<\/p>\n

Variety: Caturra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Among the many varieties cultivated on the farm, Caturra plays a significant role. A natural mutation of Bourbon, Caturra is known for its balanced sweetness, pleasant acidity, and soft, creamy body. At Los Nogales, Caturra often serves as the foundation for experimental processes, as its structure and flavor potential enable the creation of expressive and complex cup profiles.<\/p>\n

Processing Method: Mucilage EA Decaf<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mucilage EA Decaf is an innovative processing method that combines controlled fermentation with natural decaffeination.<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong> \u2013 Ripe cherries are hand-harvested and then floated to remove lower-density fruit. This is followed by meticulous hand-sorting, washing, and ozone disinfection to reduce the presence of unwanted microorganisms.<\/p>\n

Fermentation<\/strong> \u2013 The process begins with a thermal shock treatment (alternating hot and cold baths), after which the cherries are depulped. The beans ferment in plastic tanks together with sweet, viscous coffee must, lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria), and a small amount of water.<\/p>\n

Drying<\/strong> \u2013 After fermentation, the coffee is dried for approximately 21 days until it reaches optimal moisture content (10\u201312%).<\/p>\n

The coffee then undergoes decaffeination using ethyl acetate (EA). Ethyl acetate is a natural compound formed as a byproduct of sugar fermentation. It acts as a solvent that binds to and removes caffeine. In the Mucilage EA method, the coffee is soaked in its own fermented pulp mucilage infused with ethyl acetate, which not only reduces caffeine but also enhances complexity, contributing to more pronounced fruity and sweet characteristics in the cup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The coffee offers an exceptional interplay of clean sweetness, delicate fruit notes, and convincing complexity. The Mucilage EA process gives it a creamy texture, elegantly balanced acidity, and a long, fruit-driven finish. It is ideal for those seeking high-quality coffee with reduced caffeine content, without compromising depth of flavor.<\/p>\n

ALL OUR COFFEES ARE SOLD AS WHOLE BEANS. GROUND TO ORDER. | WEIGHT: 250G<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2265,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[145,144],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2285","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-brezkofeinska-en","7":"product_cat-kava-en","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2285"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2285"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2285"},{"taxonomy":"giftcard-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stow.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/giftcard-category?post=2285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}