Torque Sunset Martha Montenegro Colombia Decaf
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Torque Sunset Martha Montenegro Colombia Decaf: Coffee Profile and Brew Guide
Torque Sunset Martha Montenegro Colombia Decaf is a Not published by the supplier coffee from Colombia with a documented direction of brown spice, dark chocolate, passion fruit, citrus, and tangerine. The source documents both an experimental fruit-assisted fermentation and a later sugarcane ethyl-acetate decaffeination stage. It does not publish region, cultivar, elevation, or roast level. This guide separates verified product facts from practical preparation advice and does not invent missing producer, process, cultivar, or elevation details.
Verified Coffee Profile
| Roast | Not published by the supplier |
|---|---|
| Origin | Colombia |
| Producer | Martha Montenegro |
| Process | 120-hour whole-cherry anaerobic fermentation with dehydrated passion-fruit pulp, 144-hour mechanical drying, 30-day stabilization, then sugarcane EA decaffeination |
| Cultivar | Not published by the supplier |
| Elevation | Not published by the supplier |
| Tasting direction | brown spice, dark chocolate, passion fruit, citrus, and tangerine |
| Current options | 12oz Coffee Bag | 2lbs Bulk Bags | 5lb Bulk Bag |
Flavor, Roast Development, and Freshness
Expect brown spice, dark chocolate, passion fruit, citrus, and tangerine, supported by rounded body and bright perceived acidity. Descriptors are sensory comparisons, not added ingredients unless the product is explicitly labeled flavored. Roast development, processing, water chemistry, grind distribution, and freshness all influence extraction. Taste once hot and again as the cup cools, when sweetness and fruit can become easier to distinguish.
Keep the package sealed, cool, and dry. Whole beans offer the most control when ground immediately before brewing; preground coffee trades some adjustment range for convenience. Fresh coffee releases carbon dioxide, so a short degassing rest can improve shot and filter consistency.
Brewing and Dialing In
Decaf can flow and extract differently from caffeinated coffee. For filter, start near 1:16 at 195–200°F and watch drawdown. For espresso, try an 18 g dose with a 36–40 g yield, adjusting grind before changing dose.
Weigh both the coffee dose and water or beverage yield. Under-extraction often presents as weak sweetness, sharp acidity, or a short finish; over-extraction can taste bitter, hollow, or drying. Repeat a successful recipe before changing it again because pouring technique, agitation, grinder retention, and water temperature can create normal variation.
Choosing the Right Format and Equipment
Choose whole bean for maximum control, or select a clearly labeled grind for drip, French press, cold brew, or espresso. Compare related products in the Specialty Coffee collection. A burr grinder such as the Turin DF64 Gen 2.7 makes small, repeatable grind changes easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this coffee taste like?
The published direction is brown spice, dark chocolate, passion fruit, citrus, and tangerine. Brewing method, water, freshness, and temperature can change which notes are most apparent.
What roast is it?
Not published by the supplier. When the supplier does not publish a formal roast level, this page states that limitation.
Where is it from?
Colombia.
How was it processed?
120-hour whole-cherry anaerobic fermentation with dehydrated passion-fruit pulp, 144-hour mechanical drying, 30-day stabilization, then sugarcane EA decaffeination. No additional process is inferred.
Which brew method should I use?
Use the starting recipe above, then adjust grind or contact time based on extraction and taste.
How should it be stored?
Keep the package cool, dry, sealed, and away from light and strong odors. Buy a size that matches your normal use rate.
Water and Extraction Consistency
Filtered water with moderate mineral content usually produces clearer, sweeter extraction than very hard or distilled water. Rinse paper filters, preheat the brewer, and remove old oils from grinders, baskets, servers, and carafes. Record dose, grind setting, water temperature, contact time, drawdown, and final beverage yield so the next change is evidence-based.
Evaluating the Cup
Smell the dry grounds and wet aroma, then note flavor, acidity, sweetness, body, aftertaste, and balance. A single descriptor does not define quality; a well-extracted cup should feel integrated. For blends and flavored coffees, evaluate whether the components remain clear and whether the finish stays pleasant as the drink cools.
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