Swiss Water Process Decaf - Guatemala, Alma

Want flavor filled coffee without the caffeine? This coffee is one we love to grab anytime of the day!

Flavor notes: Cream, Peach, Cashew, Sugar Cookie

This coffee is decaffeinated using the Swiss Water Process, a natural, chemical-free method that preserves flavor while removing caffeine.

The process begins by soaking green coffee beans in hot water, allowing caffeine and flavor compounds to dissolve. This water, now infused with coffee flavors and caffeine, is filtered through charcoal to remove the caffeine while retaining the flavor compounds. The original beans are discarded, and the resulting flavor-rich, caffeine-free water, known as Green Coffee Extract (GCE), is used to decaffeinate a fresh batch of beans. Since the GCE is already saturated with flavor compounds, only caffeine is extracted from the new beans. This process is repeated until the coffee is 99.9% caffeine-free, ensuring a rich, flavorful cup every time.

ALMA – Guatemalan Blend Program

For three generations, our roots have run deep in the highlands of Huehuetenango, where our family has grown coffee with care and pride. Over the past twenty years, we've expanded that legacy, partnering with fellow producers, cooperatives, and associations across Guatemala. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to connect these dedicated farming families—and the coffees they cultivate—with roasters around the world.

Just as we believe every coffee has a home, our sourcing philosophy reflects the full spectrum of value in Guatemalan coffee. From 88+ Cup of Excellence submissions to 82-point outturns and final passes sold to local consolidators, we see purpose and potential in every lot. ALMA was born from this vision: a blend of vibrant, fruit-forward coffees scoring 84.5+—coffees with soul.

Working alongside our trusted vendor partners from Huehuetenango to Jalapa, our Guatemala-based QC team carefully selects coffees that are clean, consistent, and lightly fruited. The result is a blend that embodies warmth and vitality—whether served as a daily house coffee or a rich, approachable espresso. La Alma means "the soul," and we hope this blend brings just that to your cup.

ALMA also gives back. For every pound sold, we donate $0.05 to Habitat for Humanity Guatemala in support of their Smokeless Stove Program. These clean-burning stoves transform lives by improving indoor air quality, increasing fuel efficiency, and reducing cooking times—benefits that last for generations.