This coffee has undergone the Ethyl Acetate decaffeination process. Firstly, the beans are soaked and treated with steam to draw the caffeine from within to the outer surface. Ethyl Acetate is then applied directly to the beans. As a chemical solvent, EA removes the caffeine. Afterwards, water is once again applied to the coffee beans in order to drive out any residual solvent. Finally, the beans are dried out. After the roasting process any further residues of the chemical solvent will have been removed. As EA is a naturally occurring chemical produced in many fruits and vegetables, it is often referred to as the ‘sugarcane’ decaf process.