Peru Amazonas Organic G1 Swiss Water Decaf 2025

Peru Decaf Organic Coffee Beans

When someone switches to decaf, it’s clear they’re attached to the flavor of coffee and can’t give it up entirely. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to enjoy delicious caffeine-free coffee that still reflects beloved origin terroirs. With constantly improving decaf processing methods, you don’t have to sacrifice quality or flavor.

This fully washed Peruvian coffee from the Amazonas proves just that. Even as a decaf, it shines with familiar flavor notes of dark chocolate, brown sugar, and nuttiness. Its acidity brings out highlights of blackcurrant and citrus. Peru is one of the world’s leading producers of organic coffee, with smallholder farmers cultivating high-altitude beans using sustainable, chemical-free methods. The country’s diverse microclimates and dedication to organic certification make its coffees well-known for complex profiles—even in decaf form.

What is the Swiss Water® Decaf Process?

The Swiss Water Process, developed in Switzerland, is a natural, chemical-free method of decaffeinating coffee while preserving its original flavors. It begins by soaking green coffee beans in pure water to create a proprietary Green Coffee Extract (GCE), which holds all of the coffee’s soluble compounds.

Th GCE is then passed through activated carbon filters to remove caffeine, leaving a flavorful, caffeine-free solution. New batches of green beans are then soaked in this GCE for 8–10 hours. During that time, caffeine naturally migrates out of the beans without stripping away taste. The extract is continuously refreshed through carbon filtration, ensuring the beans retain their full-bodied character.

This meticulous method removes 99.9% of the caffeine while preserving the coffee’s original profile—bright acidity, rich flavors, and complexity. It’s a decaf that actually tastes like coffee. For anyone looking to cut back on caffeine without sacrificing cup quality, this is a top-tier option. Learn more about how decaf coffee is made here.

About Peruvian Green Coffee Beans

Peru is the world’s fifth-largest producer of Arabica coffee, and its popularity continues to rise. The combination of high altitudes and fertile soil creates a spectacular environment for coffee cultivation. Yet, sharing a border with the world’s largest coffee producer—Brazil—is no easy feat. While Brazil dominates in efficiency and price, Peru stands out through differentiation and variety. Every harvest offers something new and exciting.

According to the Peruvian National Coffee Board (Junta Nacional del Café), the country's production declined by 9.65% in 2024 to approximately 3.986 million 60-kg bags. This drop was largely due to climate disruptions, widespread coffee leaf rust, and the aging of 70% of plantations across 380,000 hectares. The situation calls for urgent implementation of a national reconversion plan to boost productivity and sustainability in the coffee sector.

Since 2014, Genuine Origin’s sister company, Volcafe Peru, has been going the extra mile to support sustainable profitability for producers. They do this by organizing farmer clusters and establishing medium- and long-term commitments that reinvest in infrastructure and technical assistance. Learn more in our Peruvian Coffee Origin Report.