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Hatch - El Vergel Condor Decaf

Name: Hatch - El Vergel Condor Decaf
Brand: Hatch
SKU: COF-HC-0051
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (4 reviews)

COF-HC-0051

$16.99 USD

Tasting Notes: Apple, Grape, Brown sugar

This decaf is a Red and Yellow Caturra, from La Roma in Tolima, Colombia - part of Hatch's El Vergel's Partner Series. The Sugar Cane Process originates in Colombia where sugar cane grows in abundance. As molasses is a key byproduct in sugar production it is ideal to be fermented to make ethanol alcohol due to its abundance. The ethanol is combined with acetic acid (vinegar), to create the solvent ethyl acetate (E.A.) which is a compound that naturally occurs in wine, beer, fruit, and vegetables. The coffee beans are steamed or soaked in water to help release caffeine from the seed structure. Afterwards the coffee undergoes an E.A. wash, which dissolves the caffeine. Finally, the seeds are cleaned with water again and then dried to a stable moisture level. Hatch finds this process results in a decaf coffee with a lovely, clean, and sweet flavour!

Quantity: 300g

Format: Roasted Whole Bean

Origin: Colombia

Origin Type: Single Origin

Region: Tolima

Producer: Emanuel and Valentina

Variety: Red and Yellow Caturra

Process: Washed

Caffeine: Decaffeinated

Brew Method: Filter or Espresso

Roast Level: Medium

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Easy 'crowd pleaser' decaf

We exclusively used this bag for espresso, and it's amazing in a flat white. We found the leading note is toasted brown sugar, but I also found dried apple and plum notes underneath that help tie it all together (after resting ~24-30 days post-roast). Such a great 'crowd pleaser' decaf, especially at this price point for 300g!

Very balanced experience

Based on my grinder at the time (DF-54) and for Pour-over/BIRD process, I would describe it as on the stronger, thicker side with a very balanced experience but no delicacy or precision on tastes. Very Good. Need to now try it in the EF-1 with Turbo Burrs. Perhaps it will taste even better.

Runs flat

Long time Hatch customer, tried their usual lineup as well as occasionally the premium ones - this one runs flat, as in both taste and aroma. It's light enough to standout from a sea of mediocre decaf but lacks the characteristic from this origin. Makes a good (oat) milk drink though.

A rare miss for me, from Hatch.

I have had absolutely great success with almost everything that I’ve ordered from Hatch. A variety of coffees, and I’ve loved them all. The last decaf I bought from them was incredible. (El Paraiso Decaf - Anerobic) This one, I love tried a number of different brew methods and haven’t loved it. I taste the brown sugar notes, but not in a way that works for me.