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Starlight - Decaf
Origin: Jaltenango, Chiapas, Mexico
Producer Group: La Tribu (65 women producers)
Importer: Bean Voyage, Falcon Coffees
Altitude: 1650–1800 masl
Varieties: Peñazco, Bourbon
Process: Mountain Water Decaf
Tasting notes: Orange marmelade, Almond cookies, Milk chocolate
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We roast every Monday and Thursday, and ship on Tuesday and Friday.
For an estimated shipping time, please check our FAQ. - All coffees are Omni-roast (suitable for espresso and filter use).
- All Coffees are roasted to order, ensuring freshness. We recommend letting the coffee rest for a minimum of one week after roasting date, with peak in flavors being around 3-4 weeks.
- A minimum of 4kg is required to place an order with our wholesale pricing.
The Story
Introducing Starlight, our decaf addition to the Signature Range, and one that truly lives up to its name. You can enjoy it day or night, without compromise. This lot, Vayichil (meaning “to dream” in the Mayan Tzotzil language), comes from the mountains of Jaltenango, Chiapas.
More than 300 families are part of La Tribu, a producer organization working across Jaltenango and the Sierra Madre. Through our importers Falcon Coffee and Bean Voyage, we’ve partnered with La Tribu’s network of 65 women producers, farmers cultivating both exceptional coffee and economic autonomy.
Vayichil represents not only their dedication to quality but also their commitment to resilience, knowledge, and long-term sustainability. It’s a coffee rooted in language, land, and leadership, and a dream realized in every cup.
The process
The coffee was decaffeinated using the Mountain Water Process in Veracruz, Mexico, a method that removes caffeine without the use of chemicals, preserving the integrity and sweetness of the beans.
In this process, green coffee is immersed in pure water to extract caffeine, which is then filtered out through a carbon system. The coffee is then reabsorbed with its natural flavor compounds, maintaining its original profile and complexity.
This particular lot is composed of Peñazco and Bourbon varieties grown between 1650–1800 masl, cultivated organically and hand-harvested by members of La Tribu.
The cup
Sweet, comforting, and balanced, Starlight offers everything you love about coffee, minus the caffeine.
Expect a cup with orange brightness leading into almond and milk chocolate sweetness, and rounded out by soft stone fruits.
A decaf that feels alive, smooth, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying.