Are you familiar with low-caffeine coffee varieties? These coffees naturally have a low caffeine content, without needing external methods for its extraction. In the Low-Caffeine Microlot episode of Confraria Orfeu, guests exchanged information and curiosities about the Siriema and Laurina varieties, which make up the Confraria's Microlot for January 2025.
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About Caffeine
Caffeine is a natural chemical compound found in various plants, such as coffee, tea, and cocoa trees. Its role is to protect coffee leaves and beans from diseases and pests that can affect the plants.
While offering various health benefits to consumers, such as energy and concentration, excessive caffeine can have a negative side. Low-caffeine coffee is an excellent option for those who are sensitive to the compound, and also for those who can't do without a good coffee at any time of the day.
The Low-Caffeine Microlot
Orfeu's farms currently have 28 coffee varieties planted and are always looking to improve their portfolio. As mentioned in the Confraria episode, in addition to large-scale coffee plantations, there are the Collections, which are areas where professionals study and research the development and quality of varieties not yet widespread in the market.
Among the varieties in the Collections are Siriema and Laurina, which were chosen for the Confraria's Low-Caffeine Microlot. Analysis of its composition identified 0.95% caffeine. For comparison, Specialty Coffees have approximately 1.2% caffeine, and Decaffeinated coffee has 0.09% to 0.1%.
Planted in a Podzolic soil on Orfeu's farms, the Microlot has a balanced body and medium intensity. With a light roast, it presents a brilliant and citrus acidity, and notes of honeycomb, cocoa, cashew nut, and almonds.
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