Jairo Arcila Decaf

Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juicy

Sale price$20.00

This coffee was produced by one of our favourites and returning producers, Jairo Arcila, and was featured in our Decaf Summer Banger. We loved it so much, we wanted to save some to let it shine by itself. Decaf can get a bad rap, but this decaf coffee is full of juice and sweetness. If you're looking for a brighter and juicier decaf, this may be the one for you! 

Size: 200g
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Jairo Arcila

Jairo Arcila is a third-generation coffee grower from Quindio, Colombia. He is married to Luz Helena Salazar and they have two children together, Carlos and Felipe Arcila, who are the co- founders of Cofinet. Jairo’s first job was at Colombia’s second-largest exporter, working as their Mill Manager for over 40 years until his retirement in 2019. Jairo bought his first coffee farm, Finca La Esmeralda, in 1987 and this is where he planted his first Caturra lot. He was fortunate enough to earn money by producing coffee on his farm in addition to working full time.

Using his savings, Jairo slowly managed to purchase five additional farms. After Esmeralda came Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica, Maracay and then Buenos Aires. During the harvest period, Jairo is able to provide a number of jobs to locals which has a significant economic impact on their community.

Jairo has received great advice and guidance from his sons who are now experts in producing Specialty Coffee. With their help, Jairo has greatly improved the picking, sorting, and processing of his coffees. His sons have also guided Jairo in the production of exotic varieties. He now grows varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo ,and Gesha growing across all his farms. The guidance from his sons has empowered Jairo and given him the tools needed to produce fantastic coffees with amazing flavour profiles.

Besides coffee, Jairo also grows other agricultural products on his farms such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana. Jairo enjoys starting the day with a really good breakfast! But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Santa Mónica, Colombia

Jairo runs five additional farms. After Esmeralda came Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica, Maracay and then Buenos Aires. During the harvest period, Jairo is able to provide a number of jobs to locals which has a significant economic impact on their community.

Besides coffee, Jairo also grows other agricultural products on his farms such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana. Jairo enjoys starting the day with a really good breakfast! But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family.

EA Decaf

EA decaf denotes coffee decaffeinated through the ethyl acetate (EA) process, which employs ethyl acetate—a compound extracted from fermented sugarcane—to eliminate caffeine. This approach is regarded as natural since EA occurs naturally in various fruits and vegetables and is generated through fermentation. The technique effectively maintains the coffee's inherent flavours and oils, resulting in a decaf cup that closely resembles the taste profile of its caffeinated counterpart.

Our Relationship:

Jairo Arcila x Cairngorm Coffee

We started purchasing coffee from Jairo Arcila, though Cofinet, after meeting his son, Carlos Arcila, one of the owners of Cofinet. Jairo produces incredibly high quality and innovative coffees.

Varietal

Castillo

Growing Altitude

1500 masl

Brewing Suggestion

This coffee is roasted to be enjoyed as filter.

Recommended Resting Period

4 days

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