Colombian Highlands. Chemical-Free. Air Roasted. Some decaf tastes like a compromise. This one doesn't. Sweet Dreams is air roasted from specialty grade Colombian beans grown at 1,500 meters in Colombia's renowned coffee triangle. Then decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process, the only chemical-free method that keeps the bean's natural flavour fully intact Why Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Tastes Different Most decaf is stripped of caffeine using chemical solvents. The Swiss Water process doesn't work that way. Water, time and carbon filtration removes the caffeine while protecting the soul of the bean: no chemicals, no shortcuts, no flat hollow up. It takes longer and cost more to produce. The result is decaf coffee that tasted like the real thing. Where These Beans Come From Small family farms in Colombia's coffee triangle grow, pick, process, and dry every bean by hand. At 1,500 meters, the altitude slows the cherry's development and concentrates its flavour. Farmers use elevated solar drying tables to protect the beans from rain while drawing out their natural sweetness. A detail that shows up in every cup. Main harvest runs October through January. A second harvest, known as the Mitaca, follows in April through June. What Air Roasting Does for This Bean Hot air wraps every bean from every angle. No drum. No direct flame. No burnt edges dressed up as depth. For a decaf bean that's already been through the Swiss Water Process, air roasting is the only method that protects what's left — the subtle, layered flavour that makes Sweet Dreams worth drinking at any hour. "Rich, robust, and not a hint of bitter — just like you said. I drank it black, which is always a sign of a great cup. I'm actually shocked that it's decaf." Angela — Verified customer. Tasting Notes SCA Score: 83–85* — Very Good Tasting Notes: Almond — Orange — Baker's Chocolate Origin: Coffee Triangle, Colombia Altitude: 1,500 meters Process: Swiss Water decaffeination — chemical free Roast: Air roasted, medium Sizes: 1 lb and 2 lb bags *Score Note 90–100: Outstanding — rare, complex, vibrant, near perfect. 85–89: Excellent — sweet, balanced, distinct character. 80–84: Very Good — quality specialty coffee, minor flaws if any. Score range reflects documented Q-grader cupping data for Swiss Water Process specialty grade Colombian beans from the coffee triangle. Individual lot scores vary by harvest season. SCA score ranges reflect documented Q-grader cupping data for this origin and variety. Scores are not assigned to individual LOVEz Coffee roasted lots unless otherwise stated. To commission a lot-specific cupping, contact us directly.
