{"product_id":"peru-decaf","title":"Zero Knots – Medium Roast (Whole Bean)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor the times when you want the ritual of the cockpit without the high-altitude jitters, \u003cb\u003eZero Knots\u003c\/b\u003e provides a smooth, \"engines-off\" experience. This selection is designed for late-night flight planning, or the post-flight \"debrief\" where flavor is the priority and caffeine is non-essential. It’s a decaf that doesn't compromise on performance, proving you don't need a \"full throttle\" to enjoy a premium cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Notes \u0026amp; Tasting Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rich, comforting profile that maintains its structural integrity even without the caffeine \"boost.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Toasted graham cracker, molasses, and subtle cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth milk chocolate and roasted almonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean and mellow with a gentle hint of brown sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-bodied and velvety; it offers a balanced \"glide slope\" from the first sip to the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Northern Andean Highlands of Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,200 – 2,000 Meters (ASL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelection:\u003c\/b\u003e Single-origin Peru, chosen for its naturally sweet profile and ability to retain its \"flight characteristics\" throughout the decaffeination process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Processing Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Swiss Water® Process is essentially the aviation equivalent of flying a perfectly balanced aircraft through a smooth crosswind ridge—it’s all about maintaining equilibrium, pressure gradients, and zero structural damage to the cargo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pre-Flight: Creating the \"Neutral Airspace\" (GCE)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBefore you can safely extract the caffeine without losing the flavor, you must build a perfectly stabilized atmospheric environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eYou take a sacrifice batch of green beans and soak them to extract everything—the flavor compounds and the caffeine. Then, you run that mix through a carbon filter that acts like a micro-mesh bird strike grate; it traps the heavy caffeine molecules but lets the volatile flavor compounds fly right through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe result is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eGreen Coffee Extract (GCE)\u003c\/b\u003e, or what we call \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eNeutral Airspace\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a fluid entirely saturated with coffee flavor, meaning its \"flavor altitude\" is maxed out, but its caffeine density is at absolute zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe 4-Step Flight Plan:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e1. Pre-Flight Prep \u0026amp; Hydration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe target green coffee beans undergo a pre-flight inspection and washing. They are hydrated with pure water, which expands the bean's cellular structure. Think of this as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003eextending the flaps\u003c\/b\u003e—it opens the surface area and readies the caffeine molecules for a clean departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e2. Establishing the Pressure Gradient (Osmosis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe hydrated beans are submerged into the Neutral Airspace (GCE). Because the GCE is already fully loaded with flavor solids, there is no pressure differential for the flavor. The flavor compounds inside the bean look outside, see a crowded sky, and stay exactly where they are—maintaining structural cruise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBut caffeine faces a massive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003elow-pressure zone\u003c\/b\u003e. Because the GCE has zero caffeine, a steep concentration gradient is formed. The caffeine molecules naturally execute a rapid egress, migrating out of the bean and into the liquid to balance the pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e3. The Fuel Filter \u0026amp; Recharge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe liquid—now holding the captured caffeine—is diverted through a specialized carbon filtration bank. The carbon acts as an inline fuel filter, screening out and trapping the caffeine while allowing the pristine, flavor-heavy liquid to pass through cleanly. The liquid is completely \"refueled\" and recirculated back into the system for the next run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e4. Final Approach \u0026amp; Landing (Drying)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eOnce the beans hit a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e99.9% caffeine-free\u003c\/b\u003e reading, they exit the bath. They are sent to the drying deck where moisture levels are brought down to a precise, stable baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSustainable Smallholder Farms\u003c\/b\u003e. Grown in the fertile, high-altitude ridges of the Andes, where consistent rainfall and volcanic soil create a dense, flavor-packed cherry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWashed \u0026amp; Sun-Dried\u003c\/b\u003e. After the caffeine is removed, the beans are handled with the same precision as our lead-line roasts, ensuring they arrive at the drum ready for a perfect development cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Recommendations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis decaf is versatile enough for any \"mission profile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePour Over\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/b\u003e. These methods highlight the sweetness preserved by the sugar cane process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRatio:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:16 (Coffee to Water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemp:\u003c\/b\u003e 198°F (92°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePilot's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero Structural Degradation:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional decaf methods use harsh chemical solvents (like methylene chloride) to strip caffeine. That’s like flying through a severe hailstorm—it batters the bean and strips away the delicate origin notes. The Swiss Water Process is a clean, organic flight path that leaves the bean’s delicate flavor profiles completely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eWhen we roast a Swiss Water batch at Stick \u0026amp; Rudder, we aren't changing the flight characteristics of the bean. We’re just clearing the airspace of caffeine so our crew can enjoy a smooth, full-flavored cup all the way to a midnight landing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12oz","offer_id":42249837215799,"sku":"C-PERU DECAF-WH-12OZ-BL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5974\/1239\/files\/ZeroKnots-WholeBean_4x6in.jpg?v=1780073700","url":"https:\/\/stickandruddercoffeeco.com\/products\/peru-decaf","provider":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}