The La Serrania Decaf is a combination of small holder lots from 20 independent producers located in the mountain range along the central Andes of Colombia.

Careful hand sorting and processing at each individual farm allows this coffee to shine in the cup even before it is delivered to the Descafecol plant in Manizales, where the Natural Ethyl Acetate Decaffeination process takes place.

This version of the EA process relies on 100% natural sugarcane mixed with mountain water that removes 99.7% of the caffeine content present. With the majority of the original flavour and aroma intact from variety characteristics, this unique method allows us to taste through the decaf process to see the underlying high quality of green coffee, which is extremely rare to find in decaffeinated coffees. 

Without a doubt this is an exciting look into the future of quality decaffeinated coffee and how delicious it can be. Our thanks to Caravela for bringing this high quality decaf to our attention and handling the exporting logistics. Late afternoon coffee never looked so drinkable!

We're seeing this new Decaf coffee present with amazing sweetness reminiscent of banoffie pie and vanilla with a delightfully syrupy structure. We will be roasting this lot for both Filter and Espresso preparation methods, so be sure to stop by your favourite Maker location to secure the bag for all your home brewing needs. 

The Serra da Canastra is a significant mountain range in southeastern Brazil. Nestled within the Brazilian Highlands, it is known for its striking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and economic resources. The range is also the birthplace of the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most essential watercourses.

Edson Luiz Ignacio’s farm is nestled in the renowned Serra da Canastra, a biodiversity sanctuary teeming with an impressive variety of flora and fauna. The natural habitats of this region range from imposing rocky fields to lush gallery forests, encouraging a rich tapestry of wildlife throughout. 

The soil of the Serra da Canastra is rich in nutrients, the result of the decomposition of rocks and minerals over time. These soil characteristics provide coffee plants with the nutrients needed for healthy growth and good fruit quality, as well as allowing for adequate water retention. The preservation of the local ecosystem guarantees a high quality of soil fertility and is responsible for a coffee with sensory notes that reflect the richness of the environment.

Fortunately for Edson the farm naturally repels pests and plant diseases due to the micro climate and altitude in this specific geographical position, reducing the need for pesticides and chemicals. 

Edson’s focus on regenerative agricultural practices and the use of organic fertilizers gives this natural Catucai an aromatic lift that we cannot get enough of. We’re finding a pure expression of place in each cup, filled with charming notes of pineapple, white grape and toffee-like sweetness.

Thank you to Southland who handled the logistics of getting this coffee to our shores and into our warehouse. We're thrilled to be serving this delightful lot at all Maker cafes.

This year at MAKER we’ve taken it upon ourselves to dig a little deeper in sourcing coffees that not only exemplify the quality we love to drink every day, but also tell the story of human connection in where it was grown and who is farming the land it was grown on. 

There is something to be said for the magic in truly exceptional coffee arriving to our shores here in Australia. It starts in the hands of the grower then passes through multitudes of quality check points before moving into the logistics phase which is where a high portion of the risk is posed from a wide range of factors that can affect quality. Sometimes it can be extreme fluctuating temperatures during shipping and often it can be lengthy customs or port delays interrupting a smooth transit time. It is almost as if the stars need to align at every stage of a coffees journey so that we can experience this beautiful agricultural product at its peak performance. 

Ruminating on this, we’d like to take this opportunity to personally thank Aida, Ariel, Carmen, Claudia, Flavio, Leonel, Luis, Maruja, Omar, Sandra, Segundo, Wilmar, Wilson, Yasmin, Yilmar for coming together and creating this beautiful expression of Caturra and Colombia varieties, from the town of Aponte, and Melbourne Coffee Merchants for finding and delivering this absolute gem from the Nariño region to us here at Maker. 

Contributing coffee producer Ariel Ordoñez from Aponte.

Contributing coffee producer Aida Chasoy from Aponte.

Contributing coffee producer Omar Sampayo from Aponte.

This is a coffee steeped in history and grounded in incredible quality at every stage of its journey. This small group of 15 producers are known best as the regional experts in the ‘honey’ processing method, as well as being the cultural descendants of the original Inca indigenous people from Colombia, Peru and Ecuador. The town of Aponte’s unique micro-climate of warm winds and year-round cool temperatures have benefited this producer group for many years in reaching ultra high quality coffee production. Located at upwards of 2100 meters above sea level, this is some of the highest altitude cultivated land in all of Colombia, if not the world over. 

Bringing together these unique geographical and production elements has created a beautifully expressive cup profile from this group of Aponte producers. The lush aromatics, plentiful tropical notes, and refined sugary sweetness are all underpinned by the wonderful sense of place present in the brewed coffee. This is old world heritage and new world coffee production combined with a little splash of magic to be found in every cup. 

Available now at all Maker locations and online.