A decaf that tastes like a good single origin with the caffeine still in it.
No joke: we have a new decaf from Mexico, and it puts an end to the idea that decaf is not really coffee. Meet Mexico El Tucan Decaf from southern Mexico, 100% arabica put through one of the most natural decaffeination processes there is: the Mountain Water Process. Is it close to our previous decaf from Colombia? We think this one tastes better.
Why drink a decaf from Mexico?
For a lot of people decaf means settling for less: harmless enough, but nothing you would drink for pleasure. Time to change that. El Tucan Decaf has no caffeine worth mentioning and it genuinely tastes good.
If you like a cup in the evening but want to sleep afterwards, this is your coffee. And if you have been giving decaf a wide berth so far, give this one a go. It will surprise you.
Mexico El Tucan Decaf: close in taste to our previous decaf
Where does this coffee come from?
Mexico El Tucan Decaf comes from Chiapas in Mexico, where the trees grow between 900 and 1,600 m a.s.l. on fertile volcanic soil. It is coffee grown with respect for the land and for tradition: hand picked, carefully sorted and washed, a process that keeps the cup clean.
What does El Tucan Decaf taste like?
In the cup you get:
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banana bread
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milk chocolate
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yellow apple
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walnut
It is balanced and gently sweet, with a light bitterness and a chocolate finish. None of the papery aftertaste that so many decafs carry, and that is what makes the difference.
Mountain Water: decaffeination without chemicals
Mexico El Tucan Decaf is decaffeinated with glacier water from Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico. The Mountain Water method is entirely natural: no chemicals, no solvents.
How it works in practice:
The beans are gently steamed and soaked in crystal clear water, which opens up their structure and washes the caffeine out.
All the natural sugars, oils and aromatics stay in the bean, so the coffee keeps its character.
The water is then filtered, cleaned and used again, a closed loop that is kind to the environment.
The result?
Up to 99.9% less caffeine and 100% of the taste of real coffee.
Who is decaf for?
A decaf from Mexico is a good choice for:
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anyone avoiding caffeine, for health reasons, in pregnancy or while breastfeeding,
- children who want to drink coffee with their parents
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drinkers who like a mild, chocolate and nut profile,
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espresso and filter people looking for something new.
How to brew El Tucan Decaf
There is no single right way. El Tucan Decaf gets on with everything, from an espresso machine to a mug and a spoon. On espresso it pulls thick and gently sweet with a chocolate note. In a french press or a pour-over it shows its clarity and a nutty, fruity finish. And if you would rather just pour water on it and forget about it, that works too. Even at its simplest it stays pleasant and creamy, without the usual decaf aftertaste.
Decaf coffee: full aroma, no compromises
El Tucan Decaf proves that no caffeine does not mean no flavour. Good beans and a natural decaffeination method mean you can have the full aroma at any hour, without the buzz and without a second thought.
Try El Tucan Decaf and see for yourself that good coffee does not need caffeine to taste properly good.
Frequently asked questions about Mexican decaf coffee, El Tucan Decaf
Does El Tucan Decaf really taste like normal coffee?
It does. This is one of the decafs that catch people out. Full body, chocolate aroma, a gently sweet finish. In a blind tasting most people would not spot it as a decaf.
What is the best way to brew it?
El Tucan Decaf works in almost anything: espresso machine, pour-over, french press, even coffee steeped straight in the mug. Espresso brings out the body and the chocolate, a pour-over the clarity and the nuts.
Where does El Tucan Decaf come from?
From Chiapas in Mexico, a mountainous region with fertile volcanic soil. That is where these naturally sweet arabica beans ripen.
How is the caffeine removed from these beans?
Naturally, with no chemicals involved. The process uses water and time: the Mountain Water Process. The cup stays clean and the aroma survives.
Does decaf coffee have any health benefits?
Yes, it is still proper coffee, with antioxidants and minerals. Ideal for anyone who wants to cut down on caffeine without giving up the ritual.
Is El Tucan Decaf a good idea in the evening?
Very much so. That is its biggest selling point: you can drink it at 10pm and still sleep. The flavour stays, the lying awake does not.
