Name: SWEET MOMELO (Pre-Order)
Brand: La Leona, Luz Helena Salazar
Price: 17.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

100% Arabica naturally decaffeinated

CO2 neutral roasted & packaged

traded fairly and transparently

Roasted with love in Vienna

Behind the brew

Producer: La Leona, Luz Helena Salazar
Origin: Armenia, Quindio, Colombia
Variety: Mixed varieties
Altitude: 1.450-1.500 MASL
Processes: Fruit-macerated washed
Decaf process: Sugar cane process
Importer-Exporter: Cofinet

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About La Leona

TBD

About the process

Sugar Cane Prozess

Anschließend werden die Bohnen mit dem Sugar Cane Prozess entkoffeiniert. Der Sugar Cane Prozess nutzt Ethylacetat (EA), ein natürliches Lösungsmittel, das aus Zuckerrohr durch Fermentation gewonnen wird - daher auch der Name. EA ist in zahlreichen Früchten und anderen Lebensmitteln von Natur aus enthalten.

Zunächst werden die grünen Kaffeebohnen gedämpft, um ihre Poren zu öffnen.
Anschließend werden sie in eine Lösung aus Wasser und Ethylacetat gegeben, wodurch das Koffein gebunden und entfernt wird, ohne die Aromen zu beeinträchtigen. Dieser Vorgang wird mehrmals wiederholt, bis zu 99,9% des Koffeins entfernt sind.
Zum Schluss werden die Bohnen erneut gedämpft, um restliche Spuren von Ethylacetat zu entfernen, und dann getrocknet. Der verbleibende Anteil in den Bohnen ist um ein Vielfaches geringer als in einer Banane.

Der Sugar Cane Prozess bewahrt die ursprünglichen Aromen und den Geschmack des Kaffees, gewinnt oft an Süße, und hat keinen Nebengeschmack aus dem Entkoffeinierungsverfahren.

Dieser Kaffee wurde im Ursprungsland entkoffeiniert, dadurch bleibt ein größerer Teil der Wertschöpfungskette im Land. Durch die kurzen Transportwege wird der CO2-Abdruck reduziert und die Frische der Bohnen garantiert.

How to brew

Filter

Ratio: 1:15 (e.g. 15g coffee to 225ml water)

Temperature: lower, approx. 88-89°C

Grinding level: slightly coarser than usual

Simple Recipe:
Bloom: 45g - 45sec
2 pours on 120g and 225g
Too much agitation leads to stalling and increased astringency.

Espresso

Temperature: Lower, about 91°C

Ratio: 1:2 as a base or shorter – I wouldn’t recommend longer.

Grinding level: Slightly finer than usual.

Aeropress

Here I can recommend Lance Hendricks’ recipe:

👉 Watch the video

30g coffee with 120g water (80-85°C)

Grinding level: Coarser than usual (French Press)

Preparation:

Pour all the water in at once.

Stir for 10 seconds.

After 1 minute, put the lid on and press for 1 minute.

Dilute with 80-120g water.

We would be happy if you shared your favorite recipe with us!

If you have any questions, please send us a message via email or WhatsApp.

Let customers speak for us

from 70 reviews

outstanding

best decaf in europe 🎤

AMMON V.O.

05/03/2025

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Coffee dream

Der entkoffeinierte Espresso schmeckt hervorragend. Die Röstung ist chemiefrei und das Packaging ist auch toll. Rundum ein Genuss! Und ich habe lange nach einem guten koffeinfreien Espresso gesucht, bei dem man nicht auf einen Suchtstoff verzichtet, um sich dafür mit der Chemie, die für die Entkoffeinierung genutzt wird, zu schaden.

Antje M.

04/29/2025

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Thanks a bunch for the top roasts! That personal note in the box was a really nice touch.

Will order again.

04/26/2025

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Amazing fresh roasted beans

Was looking for a variety of good decaf beans, until I found D stands for! I genuinely enjoyed my first order and will be coming back for more!

Thanks for bringing innovation to the coffee space! :)

Stefan R.

04/20/2025

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Excellent coffee & service

I am really pleased with the coffee. Freshly roasted and immediately shipped. The Tropic Noir is excellent, it is a journey on it's own :-) My first address for decaf from now on. Keep on the good work.

Dominik S.

04/18/2025

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Great

I'm really satisfied with the coffee beans I tried so far, they are my go-to roastery when I need a new bag of decaf coffee.

Csanád B.

04/12/2025

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If you love complex specialty decaf - this are your beans

Loved the Brew Berry (funky) and Nutty Nib. The Modern like Orange Cest where a little to everyday coffee (typical washed) for me, but great in quality aswell. After app. 100 decafs I tasted among the top 3 roasters, if you want to avoid boring standard decafs

Alexander W.

04/11/2025

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Best decaf

My go to place for decaf. Tried different kinds and it is always fresh and good. Earl orange and brew berry are my favourites.

Dmitry A.

04/09/2025

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Best Coffee - and it's decaf

Some of the best coffees I have ever had, and that's not just decaf but specialty coffees in general. I came for the James Hoffmann decaf project and will stay for a lifetime.

Georg K.

04/08/2025

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Spannende Kaffees, schöne neue Richtung

Decaf ist schon lange in der Speciality Szene unterrepräsentiert, Sprüche wie "Death before Decaf" kennen die Meisten. Deswegen ist es umso erfreulicher, dass es bei diesem Projekt um qualitativen Decaf geht. Von spannend fermentiert bis eher schokoladig, geschmacklich ist für jeden was dabei. Die Kaffees sind sauber gerösteten, schön verpackt, der Versand zügig und die Kaffees sind immer frisch. Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert!

Felix

04/07/2025

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Good stuff

I’ve ordered three different coffees and so far I’ve been satisfied. The coffees are roasted mere days before arriving. They’re so freshly roasted that I’ve had to let them settle before using. The coffees on offer are great as well; from traditional tasting to - as described on the packaging - funky. I’m definitely ordering again.

Daniel I.

04/02/2025

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Lovely roast

Very pleasant surprise! Nice roasts, delivery super fast to Italy. The roaster is very gentle in communications.
Highly recommend to try these decafs.

Evgeny B.

03/29/2025

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Unglaublich wie gut decaf schmecken kann

Durch Covid kam ich zum Kaffee und entdeckte meine Liebe zu hellen Röstungen. Ich mag fruchtige, säuerliche Bohnen mit einem "funky" Geschmacksprofil. Seit 2-3 Jahren habe ich auch immer decaf im Haus, aber die meisten Röster haben decaf nur mit klassischem Röstprofil, schokoladig und nussig.
D Stands For hat mir wirklich die Augen geöffnet, was decaf angeht. Super fruchtig und unglaublich voller Geschmack. Bei Brew Berry war ich ein bisschen kritisch, weil ich mich an fermentierten Kaffee satt getrunken habe, aber was für eine positive Überraschung, fünf von fünf Sternen dafür!

Stefan Z.

03/25/2025

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Most amazing coffee

All of the roasts I've tasted were fantastic! I want to highlight Brew Berry, as it not only compares with caffeinated beans, it is one of the most flavourful coffees I've ever had!

András

03/24/2025

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D stands for Delicious

Great specialty decaf in different flavours. In one order, I was given a tip, that the coffee was served in my area and in another order i was asked if i wanted to add a coffee which was only to be released the next day. Personal note 5/5.

Alexander N.

03/23/2025

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Specialty Decaf. Thoughtfully sourced. Freshly roasted in Vienna.

We are the #1 decaf specialist in Austria. We stand for a new generation of decaf: quality, transparency, sustainability and simply INCREDIBLY GOOD. Try it out!

Keep the ritual you love - without caffeine.

Any questions? We can help!

We have already compiled and answered the most frequently asked questions for you. If you have any further questions, please send us a WhatsApp or email .

Should I order ground or whole beans?

We recommend ordering whole beans and grinding them fresh before each preparation. This guarantees the best results, especially with decaf, as this loses its flavor more quickly than regular coffee due to the decaffeination process. A hand or automatic grinder is a worthwhile addition to any coffee-loving household. However, we are happy to grind the coffee for you if you wish.

Do you also have capsules or pads?

Not yet, but we're working on it. Sign up for the waitlist to be notified when they're available.

How fresh is the coffee?

Our decaf is freshly roasted every week and shipped directly after roasting, the coffee should rest for 5-7 days to develop its full aroma.

How much caffeine does decaf have?

Although many people say “caffeine-free coffee,” that is not entirely accurate. Decaffeinated green coffee and roasted coffee has a caffeine content of less than 1 gram per kilogram – or 0.1%.

For comparison:

Decaffeinated beans: 0.1% caffeine
Arabica: approx. 1-1.4% caffeine
Robusta or Canephoras: 1.8-3.5% caffeine
Aramosa, Laurina (Low Caf beans): 0.4-0.8% caffeine

Is the coffee organic?

We place more value on transparency and the closest and most long-term relationships possible with our partners. Certificates are always good when you have little information and can therefore be sure that certain minimum standards are met.

We pay premium prices to ensure fairness throughout the supply chain – so you get the best coffee.

On the product pages you will find detailed information about the farms and their practices.

How is your coffee decaffeinated?

We use 100% natural decaffeination processes, such as the water and sugar cane process. These methods preserve the full aroma and flavor of our high-quality Arabica beans. You can find more information about the decaffeination processes here.

Do you also deliver abroad?

Yes, we ship throughout Europe. If your country is not listed or for deliveries outside Europe, please contact us by email .