1 4

Decaf Mexico

Decaf Mexico

$21.00 USD
$21.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Origin: Mexico
Roast Level: Medium (Full City)
Decaf Process: Mountain Water Process
Producers: Various
Elevation: 1,200 - 2,200 MASL
Harvest: Various
Tasting Notes: Almond, Plum, Chocolate

We ship out orders on Monday and Thursday at 12p CST.

Size
Grind
View full details
Descamex factory exterior with cars parked in front and a clear sky.

About the Decaf Process

Descamex uses a method of decaffeinating coffee that they’ve named Mountain Water Process (or MWP). In this process, beans are soaked in a proprietary, organically derived solution that is designed to use reverse osmosis in order to remove over 99% of the caffeine from coffee. The solution contains all the chemical compounds that make up coffee except for one: caffeine. The idea is that the solution is so inundated with these compounds that there isn’t any more room for anything but the caffeine to be extracted.

In order to do this, Descamex starts by identifying the correct solution to use for each specific origin and region. Coffee is very much the product of its environment and things like soil composition, climate, altitude, and even pollinators have a big impact on the chemical makeup of the coffee. Because of this, the Mountain Water solution must be saturated with the correct set of chemical compounds for a given region. For example, a solution designed for a coffee from Nariño, Colombia can only be used on Colombian coffees from that specific region. This process allows for the coffee beans to retain the majority of their integrity and flavor throughout the decaffeination process. Because of this, it’s also capable of improving cup quality in low quality coffees!

How decaf coffee is made: Descamex Mountain Water Process

The first step in decaffeinating via the Decamex Mountain Water Process is steaming the beans. This step makes the coffee beans soft and porous in preparation for soaking. From there, the coffee beans go through multiple rounds of soaking in its respective specific chemical solution.

Once the beans have had their caffeine extracted, it’s time to dry them again. At this point, the goal is to get their moisture content to between 10% and 12%. There are 3 different types of dryers the beans move through over the next 24 hours. The first is a heated drum that rotates the beans for even drying. Then, they’re moved to a vibrating bed that agitates the beans while pulling air past them. Finally, the beans are moved to a tall vertical dryer. This dryer pulls the beans up to the top, then drops them repeatedly to let gravity do the work for the last bit.

Once fully dry, the coffee beans are sent through a sort of dry mill that sorts them for defects and removes excess chaff. This second sorting phase is a big part of why Mountain Water Processed decafs arrive so clean.

Finally, the last step in the Descamex Mountain Water Process is testing. Coffee samples are brought to a lab where their caffeine content is are measured. At the Descamex lab, they make sure that the level of caffeine falls below their level of tolerance, less than .01%. As long as it does, the coffee is ready to make its way to us!

MAKE IT EASY WITH A SUBSCRIPTION

Once you’ve found your favorite, let us keep it coming. A La Cosecha Coffee subscription means freshly roasted beans delivered on your schedule, with flexible options you can tweak anytime. Discover your favorite roast, lock it in, and never run out.

START SAVING TODAY

Don't forget the filters

View all

SHIPPING VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL AND GROUND ADVANTAGE. EXPECT TWO TO FIVE BUSINESS DAYS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Refund & Shipping Policy

If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 30 days of your purchase by emailing contact@lacosechacoffee.com to arrange a return and refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Shipping FAQ

How long will it take my order to arrive?
We ship all orders every Monday & Thursday, primarily with USPS Priority Mail (sometimes Ground Advantage for eligible orders) or FedEx. Orders typically arrive 3-5 days after shipment confirmation but may be delayed due to circumstances outside our control.

What if my order arrives damaged?
Contact us at contact@lacosechacoffee.com with your order number and a photo of the damaged item and we’ll send you a replacement and work with you to file a claim with USPS.

What if my order arrives incorrect or is missing items?
Contact us at contact@lacosechacoffee.com with your order number and a description of what is wrong or missing from your order. We’ll make sure to get the right items to you.

What if my order has been marked as delivered, but I haven't received it?
First, double-check the shipping address on your order confirmation to ensure the order was shipped to the correct address. If it’s correct, sometimes the postal carrier left the package somewhere discreet to prevent it from being stolen, such as a neighbor’s house, on your behalf or the postal carrier marked the package as delivered a few days in advance.

If the package hasn’t shown up after 5 business days (from the time the package is marked “delivered”), try contacting your local post office or emailing us at contact@lacosechacoffee.com. (We’ll try our best to help, but once the package is out of our hands, there’s not much we can do!

Can I change my address?
If you catch that you placed your order to be shipped to the wrong address, shoot us an email (contact@lacosechacoffee.com) ASAP with your order number and the correct address. If we have not yet shipped the order, we’ll be able to make the necessary change, but once the order is out for shipment, we can’t make any changes.

Returns

You have 30 days to return an item from the purchase date. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on coffee because it is a perishable item. To be eligible for a return on all other items, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it in and must be in the original packaging. 

Refunds

Once we have received your item and it has been inspected we will promptly notify you of the status of your refund. If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer's policies.

Exchanges (if applicable)

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you're unsure if your issue qualifies for an exchange, please email us at contact@lacosechacoffee.com.

Shipping Costs

Shipping costs are non-refundable. Additionally, please note that you are responsible for paying for the return shipping costs of your item.