La Laja, Central America Decaf Coffee

La Laja, Mountain Water, Central America Decaf, The Decaf MWP Mexico HG is a traceable single estate coffee from Finca La Laja close to the village of Huatusco in the state of Veracruz. La Laja is owned by Hermilo Sampierifor three generations, the Sampieri family has produced coffee there. Today, the farm is certified for its sustainable production with RFA and 4C. The name "La Laja" is derived from the name of a stone common in the region of Huatusco, Veracruz. Using water from the glaciers of the highest mountain in Mexico, the coffee is immersed to extract the caffeine, this is a method called Mountain Water Process. This method allows the green beans to maintain their flavour. The water is then passed through a filter that removes the caffeine so it can be re-used. This method is done by DESCAMEX (Descafeinadores Mexicanos).