Decaf El Buho

What to Expect

This is a decaf that doesn't taste like a decaf. Sourced from high-altitude farms in Huila and Tolima, Colombia, and processed using the sugarcane EA method, Decaf El Buho delivers the sweetness and body you'd expect from Colombian coffee without the usual muted character that plagues decaffeinated beans.

The Cup

The body is medium and round, with a soft, almost creamy mouthfeel that makes it easy to drink at any time of day. Acidity is gentle and balanced — not bright or sharp, but present enough to keep the cup from feeling flat. The sugarcane EA process preserves more origin character than most decaf methods, so you get clean stone fruit sweetness (think apricot and peach), toffee warmth, and a milk chocolate finish. There's no funk here, just straightforward Colombian sweetness with the volume turned down slightly.

Who This Is For

If you want a decaf that tastes like proper coffee — not a compromise — this is it. It's for anyone who needs to cut caffeine but refuses to settle for dull, lifeless cups.

If you're chasing the bright, complex acidity of a washed Ethiopian or a funky natural process, this won't deliver that. It's sweet and approachable, not challenging.

Best for: Decaf drinkers who want flavour, not just function.

How to Brew This Coffee

The medium body and balanced profile make this versatile across methods. Espresso works beautifully — the EA process and medium roast give you enough sweetness and body to cut through milk without bitterness. Aeropress brings out the stone fruit and toffee notes with clarity and a rounder mouthfeel. French Press emphasises the chocolate and body, making for a comforting, full cup that doesn't need caffeine to feel satisfying.