Pink Bourbon | Thermal Shock | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
Pink Bourbon | Thermal Shock | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
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Back by popular demand!
Our last Pink Bourbon decaf was one of the most popular decaf coffees we’ve released. So when another lot from the same producers became available, we couldn’t pass it up. The key difference: this one is decaffeinated using the Sugarcane (EA) method instead of Swiss Water®.
From Huila, Colombia, comes this extraordinary single-origin and single-varietal decaf coffee that showcases the craft of producers Adrian Lasso and Jhoan Vergara at Beneficio Peñas Blancas. The cherries undergo a carefully controlled washed anaerobic fermentation lasting around 60 hours. After fermentation, the coffee is rapidly quenched with alternating hot and cold water, a technique that helps fixate the aromatic compounds developed during fermentation. The coffee is then precision-dried under carefully controlled conditions before decaffeination.
The caffeine is gently removed using the Sugarcane (EA) process, a natural solvent method derived from sugarcane that preserves the coffee’s vibrant character and delicate aromatics.
The result is a unique decaf coffee that tastes alive, bursting with notes of pink grapefruit, orange sherbet, strawberry, and guava. Sweet, silky, and layered, it carries a tropical sparkle and an elegant finish that lingers long after the cup is gone.
Origin Details
- Region: Huila, Colombia (1700-1900 masl)
- Producers: Jhoan Vergara and Adrian Lasso
- Processing Site: Beneficio Peñas Blancas
- Variety: Pink Bourbon
- Process: Washed Anaerobic / Thermal Shock
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Decaffeination: Sugarcane EA
- Roast Level: Light
Flavor Notes
- Pink Grapefruit
- Orange Sherbet
- Strawberry
- Guava
Why You’ll Love It
- Wild and fun taste, unique profile.
- Thermal shock processing captures fruit-forward brightness and balanced sweetness.
- A vibrant, tropical expression of Colombian Pink Bourbon.
How to Brew
Grind fresh just before brewing. This coffee shines in pour-over (V60) or immersion methods like the French Press or AeroPress. Use slightly hotter water, around 96 °C / 205 °F, to draw out its citrus and guava sweetness. Adjust extraction to taste: a longer brew highlights berry jam, while a faster draw reveals brighter citrus and tropical notes.
For more on how decaf behaves during brewing, read our guide: Why Decaf Coffee Brews Differently.
About the Process
The Sugarcane (EA) process removes caffeine using high mountain spring water and naturally derived ethyl acetate sourced from sugarcane. Because EA naturally occurs in coffee and fruit, the process avoids synthetic chemicals and harsh conditions. The gentle water-EA extraction preserves the bean’s structure and flavor, allowing the coffee’s tropical and citrus notes to remain vibrant in the cup.
Note: Due to decaffeination, this coffee may appear darker on the exterior even when roasted lightly. Exterior color does not always reflect roast development.
Resting Time: 2-4 days
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Best decaf I've had, hands down. Berry and juicy notes up front, tastes alive, not like typical decaf. Been doing it as an iced pour over in the evenings and it's perfect for that. Definitely reordering.
Could go head to head with some of the thermal shock roasts I’ve had from full-caff roasters. Roast is exceptional, grinds well, and and the flavor profile is excellent. I’ve especially enjoyed it over ice.
Incredibly fruity on the nose while brewing and in the cup. Considerable acidity which can be brought down a bit, some fermented flavor but mostly the fruit itself.
My Favorite! This isn't just good for decaf. It's just plain good.
Thank you, Brandon! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the Pink Bourbon. We appreciate your support!
A highly enjoyable coffee. Give it a try.
- 5 stars: 43 (96%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
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- 1 star: 1 (2%)
As the title says, one of the better decafs I’ve ever had. Thankful for Frequent Coffee to have come in to existence!!
Thanks so much, Ian!
Unless someone told me I would never guess this was decaf. I'm drinking my 2nd cup 8 days off roast and dare I say this is I'm my top 5 of all coffees. It just dances on the tongue. The bright juicy acidity I am always chasing. Clean finish. Nice body. You gotta try this one! I hope it stays on rotation bc I will be back for more. A4Z 1.6, TWW water around 100ppm. Hario switch Lance Hedrick's triple immersion (gong fu) recipe. Cafec abaca filter. Chefs kiss!
Thanks so much for the review, Amy! We appreciate you 🙏
Clearly these people know how to roast and the fact they’ve sourced such incredible decaf has made me incredibly happy.
Thanks for the kind words, Grant!
WOW. Strawberry just popped. I'll have to play with grind, temp, and brew methods to see if I can change up the flavors - but super good! Very enjoyable! Thanks for roasting a great cup of coffee!
Thanks for the review! We're stoked to hear you're enjoying it ✌️
Best decaf I've had, hands down. Berry and juicy notes up front, tastes alive, not like typical decaf. Been doing it as an iced pour over in the evenings and it's perfect for that. Definitely reordering.
Could go head to head with some of the thermal shock roasts I’ve had from full-caff roasters. Roast is exceptional, grinds well, and and the flavor profile is excellent. I’ve especially enjoyed it over ice.
Incredibly fruity on the nose while brewing and in the cup. Considerable acidity which can be brought down a bit, some fermented flavor but mostly the fruit itself.
My Favorite! This isn't just good for decaf. It's just plain good.
Thank you, Brandon! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the Pink Bourbon. We appreciate your support!
A highly enjoyable coffee. Give it a try.
It really has a pink lemonade kind of vibe. Strongly perfumed and candy-like. Fun stuff!
It really has a pink lemonade kind of vibe. Strongly perfumed and candy like. Fun stuff!
Impeccable cup! I use it more for espresso, struggled to get the dosing right but when I did, my my what a joy to drink. Keeps its presence when drank with milk. I've also brewed as pour over and still equally magnificent. Hard to believe I'm drinking decaf. So glad I discovered Frequent, now I don't need to power through caffeine to get the taste that I like
Love to hear it! Thanks for the feedback, Jashmyn 🙏
One of my first coffees from Frequent, and I was not disappointed. It reminded me of an Arnold Palmer with a fruity finish. Great work by the producer and roaster!
Brewed mostly with the Hario Switch, around 190°F, at 9 on the Ode Gen 2.
Thanks for the feedback, Daniel! We really appreciate it.
I've only tried it in filter and it was delicious.Espresso tomorrow.
Love to hear it. Thanks, Howard!
Great tasky decaf that could easily pass for fully caffeinated coffee. Lower your temps and agitation and it'll be a great cup
Thank you!
Another delicious juicy fruit forward coffee! I've always steered away from guava tasting notes, but I'm glad I gave this one a chance. The guava blended well with the strawberry and orange sherbet notes. The only down side was, I did not enjoy it as espresso. That being said I loved it brewed via filter
Thanks, Bryce! We appreciate the feedback.
For what was to be a light roast this was anything but light. Many of the beans were over roasted, borderline charred and oily.
Hi there, thank you for your feedback and sorry to hear this one didn't live up to your expectation. I can see Mark from our team reached out to you via email as well to get everything sorted out.
Not quite as fruity as the Los Nogales, but my second favorite decaf roast so far while my wife prefers this one. I do have others to try. As with Los Nogales, I find it best as a pourover personally, and save the darker roasts for the espressos. Great job with this roast, will be buying it again.
Thanks for the review, Andrejs!
For me, brewed at 85C using a Hybrid Immersion recipe (half percolation followed by half immersion) this is a lovely, sweet, clean decaf that always hits.
Thanks for the support and feedback, we really appreciate it!
Nice and subtly nutty and floral.
Thanks, Andrew!
Really great strong strawberry guava flavors! Really great pour over beans here!
Thanks, Ethan!
now that decaf *can* be good, i'm always hunting for the best provider. Frequent is the only roaster i've come across so far, that offers MULTIPLE special fermentation decafs.
the two i've tried so far have been excellent, so i'll purchase from them again!
Stoked to hear it. Thanks, Isaiah 😎
Just had a cup and really enjoyed it. Very nice fruity, citric acidity and worth coming back to for more. Would recommend.
Thanks, Eric!
Full of fruity flavor, this thermal shock is impressively delicious
Thanks, Matt!
Great light roast with a complex taste. One of the most delicious decafs I have tried. I do pourover at 176F.
Thanks so much, Jane!
I've struggled to find decaf coffee that doesn't taste slightly off and this is the first that I've tried that taste very close to a normal caf coffee. As a V60 using the Frequent brew guide, It has a very sweet berry flavor and a satisfying chocolate finish. I tried it about 7 days off roast and it was perfection.
We're stoked to hear that. Thanks for the review!