El Diviso | Ombligon | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
El Diviso | Ombligon | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
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A complex, aromatic decaf with layered sweetness and a silky, structured finish.
This Ombligon decaf from producer Nestor Lasso highlights the innovation coming from modern Colombian coffee processing. Through controlled double anaerobic fermentation and careful Sugarcane EA decaffeination, this coffee delivers a complex and expressive cup while preserving the clarity and structure that define high quality decaf.
Coffee Details
- Region: Huila, Colombia
- Producer: Nestor Lasso
- Farm: El Diviso
- Variety: Ombligon
- Elevation: 1850 meters
- Process: Double anaerobic fermentation, sugarcane (EA) decaffeinated
- Resting Time: 2–4 days
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
- Dark cherry
- Red wine
- Dark chocolate.
A very aromatic coffee with a complex, lingering mouthfeel, structured sweetness, and a clean finish.
Note: Due to the anaerobic processing and EA decaffeination, this coffee may appear darker on the exterior even when roasted lightly. Exterior color does not always reflect roast development.
Process Overview
- Selective harvesting of ripe cherries
- Sorting to remove defects
- Controlled anaerobic fermentation
- Careful drying and stabilization
- Sugarcane EA decaffeination
Carefully selected ripe cherries undergo controlled anaerobic fermentation, where oxygen is restricted to allow precise microbial activity. This stage develops fruit driven complexity while maintaining balance and structure.
After fermentation, the coffee is dried slowly to preserve aromatics and stabilize the profile. The coffee is then decaffeinated using the Sugarcane EA method, allowing caffeine removal while maintaining the distinctive characteristics of the Ombligon variety.
Sugarcane EA Decaf Explained
Sugarcane EA decaffeination uses ethyl acetate (EA) derived from fermented sugarcane to remove caffeine while preserving flavor compounds. Green coffee is first hydrated before being gently washed with EA, which bonds to caffeine molecules without significantly affecting sugars and aromatics.
After extraction, the coffee is steamed to remove any remaining EA and dried to stable moisture levels. This process helps preserve sweetness, body, and clarity while significantly reducing caffeine content.
Why We Love This Coffee
- Rare Ombligon variety known for expressive aromatics
- Produced by Nestor Lasso, known for innovative processing
- Anaerobic fermentation adds fruit complexity without overpowering balance
- Sugarcane EA Decaf preserves sweetness and clarity
- Very aromatic profile with a complex, lingering finish
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Delicious! Sweet and big flavor but not too funky. Cherry and jammy. Really delicious as double brew flash brew over ice as well.
Love to hear it! Thanks, David.
Rich, deep, layered - just like a good glass of red wine. This extracts incredibly well as V60, Chemex, or espresso, and would probably be amazing with a long French press steep too. Might be my new favorite from the Frequent boys.
Love to hear it. We appreciate you, Ryan!
Truly a delicious coffee. Phenomenal as a V60 for me.
Thanks, Wes!
Never new decaf could taste so great.
Thanks for the review, Richie!
Thanks, Sabryna!
- 5 stars: 12 (80%)
- 4 stars: 1 (7%)
- 3 stars: 1 (7%)
- 2 stars: 1 (7%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Delicious! Sweet and big flavor but not too funky. Cherry and jammy. Really delicious as double brew flash brew over ice as well.
Love to hear it! Thanks, David.
Rich, deep, layered - just like a good glass of red wine. This extracts incredibly well as V60, Chemex, or espresso, and would probably be amazing with a long French press steep too. Might be my new favorite from the Frequent boys.
Love to hear it. We appreciate you, Ryan!
Truly a delicious coffee. Phenomenal as a V60 for me.
Thanks, Wes!
Never new decaf could taste so great.
Thanks for the review, Richie!
I am a fan of funky anaerobic coffees, so it was a definite purchase when I saw this one. It's a very complex flavor, and I definitely get the dark cherry, but I can't help but picture, an almost wheat bran, bready (closest I can place is that of cheerio cereal) taste at the back of each sip. perhaps it is my method of brewing or tasting, that being of a long Iced Americano, I enjoyed the difference and the experience, but I don't think it'll win me over in the end like the red bourbon has, overall, decent, worth a try, but not a daily driver.
Hi Thaeldrim, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We really appreciate it.
Just wasn't for me. Still an okay decaf, but too acidic tasting for me.
Hi Schad, thank you for sharing your feedback, and sorry to hear it didn't hit the mark. Happy to help with recommendations if you'd like ✌️
These exotic roasting methods are new to me. The flavor of this coffee is very subtle and hard to describe. It didn't quite taste like any coffee I've drunk before and rather seductive. I intend to try some more of these strange decafs?
Thanks for the feedback!
They will make you think different about drinking decaf. I have ordered 4 and all have been great!!! A lot of roasters do decaf as an option but don’t really care about it, this company does care and you can tell in the quality of the beans.
Thanks so much for the kind words. We really appreciate it.
Frequent has changed my outlook on decaf👌 Absolutely delicious from start to finish both espresso and filter. Juicy chocolate covered cherry with a hint of red wine!
Love to hear it! Thanks, Bryce 🙏
Very sweet and fruity, delicious specialty decaf coffee. I get chocolate, stone fruit, cherries, and a mild nuttiness. Mild, balanced acidity. Really wonderful!
Thanks, Daniel! We appreciate the kind words 😊
This is another masterfully roast decaf of a very fine bean. I enjoyed it as much as their 94 point decaf. Frequent’s notes are dark cherry, dark chocolate, and red wine. Those notes might be there if you’ve got a different grind and brew ratio. I accidentally ground mine for espresso and gently squeezed out the filter paper to save the cup, and it turned out yummy. What stands out is how smooth, balanced, and delicious this is.
Thanks for your thorough review, Gary! Appreciate the feedback 😎
Man, I just love this stuff. Nose is like Cherry Coke!
Love to hear it. Thank you!
This coffee tastes like straight up dessert! Chocolate covered cherries for the win!! 🔥🔥
Thanks, Ian