Quick answer
Brew EA Sugarcane Decaf Colombia like a regular medium roast: use a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio, a medium grind, and water just off the boil. Keep the brew time around 3 minutes for drip or 2:30 for pour-over, and taste before adjusting.
Why sugarcane decaf brews like regular coffee
The EA sugarcane process uses ethyl acetate derived from fermented molasses to remove caffeine while preserving flavor. That means the beans behave much like any other medium roast during brewing, so you can follow standard recipes without special adjustments.
This Colombia lot is a medium roast with tasting notes of cola, honey, and citrus. Those sweet, bright flavors come through best when you avoid over-extraction, which can introduce bitterness that masks the honeyed finish.
The grind size decision
Start with a medium grind, similar to what you would use for a standard drip coffee maker. If the cup tastes weak or sour, grind finer; if it tastes bitter or dry, grind coarser. Because decaf beans can sometimes be more brittle, check your grinder for consistency and adjust in small increments.
Step-by-step brewing method
- Measure and heat water: Weigh 20 g of coffee and heat 320 g of water to 200–205°F (93–96°C). If you don't have a scale, use 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water as a starting point.
- Grind coffee: Grind the coffee to a medium consistency, like coarse sand. Grind just before brewing to preserve aroma; stale grounds flatten the sweetness.
- Set up your brewer: Place a filter in your dripper and rinse it with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat the vessel. Don't skip rinsing; it can make the difference between a clean cup and a papery one.
- Add coffee and start brewing: Add the grounds, then pour just enough water to saturate them. Wait 30 seconds for the bloom. A gentle stir during the bloom helps release trapped gases for even extraction.
- Pour in stages: Pour the remaining water in slow circles, keeping the water level below the rim. Aim to finish pouring by 2:00. Avoid pouring directly onto the filter; it bypasses the coffee and weakens the brew.
- Let it drain and serve: Allow the coffee to drain completely. Total brew time should be around 3:00 to 3:30. If the brew drains much faster or slower, adjust your grind next time.
- Taste and adjust: Sip and evaluate: if it's too weak or sour, grind finer; if it's bitter, grind coarser. Make one change at a time and keep notes to dial in your perfect cup.
Product facts
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EA Sugarcane Decaf Colombia: This lot is a medium roast from Colombia with tasting notes of cola, honey, and citrus. Expect a sweet, balanced cup with a hint of brightness; brew it to highlight those notes rather than mask them.
EA Sugarcane Decaf Colombia