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Decaf Organic La Fortaleza
Meet Decaf La Fortaleza, pronounced “For-tuh-lay-zuh,” a triple-certified Honduran coffee from our longtime partners at COMSA.
After years of working with COMSA, we had the opportunity to send one of their Organic, Fairtrade, and Smithsonian Bird Friendly® coffees to Swiss Water® for decaffeination. The result is a beautifully expressive decaf that has more than just decaf drinkers excited.
“La Fortaleza,” meaning “The Fortress,” is the name of COMSA’s biodynamic farm and learning center, where they explore what thoughtful, regenerative coffee farming can accomplish. Through practices like soil chromatography, mushroom cultivation, and the creation of organic growing inputs, La Fortaleza serves as a place of creativity, innovation, and deeper connection to the land.
This washed-process coffee is roasted to a true medium, offering a comforting and surprisingly layered cup. It opens with a fresh, slightly salty note reminiscent of a soft pretzel, followed by a smooth mouthfeel with the gentle starchiness of baked sweet potato. A lingering toasted marshmallow finish brings just the right amount of sweetness, with a subtle smoky warmth.
| Grind Size | Standard | Brewing Method |
| Coarse | Extra coarse | Cold Brew, Cowboy/Camp Coffee |
| French Press | Coarse | French Press, Cowboy/Camp Coffee, Percolator |
| Percolator | Medium-coarse | Percolator, French Press |
| Drip - All Purpose | Medium | Chemex, Clever Dripper, Flat-bottom Pour-over Brewers (Kalita, Stagg X) & Drip Coffee Makers (Mr. Coffee), Coffee Cupping |
| Automatic Drip | Medium-fine | Cone-shaped Pour-over Brewers (V60, Cafe Solo, Mellita), Flat-bottom Pour-over & Drip Coffee Makers, Siphon Coffee, Aeropress (with 3+ minute brew time) |
| Fine | Fine | Cone-shaped Pour-over Brewers, Aeropress (with 2-3 minute brew time), Siphon, Cold Brew Concentrate |
| Espresso | Extra fine |
*We don't recommend pre-grinding for regular espresso preparation.* Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso Maker), Aeropress (with 1 minute brew time) |
| Turkish | Extra extra fine | *We don't recommend pre-grinding this fine.* Turkish Coffee / Ibrik Brewer, Baking |
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Roast Level: [3] - Medium
Certifications: Organic®, Fairtrade®, Bird Friendly®
Process: Washed
Origin: Central America
Decaf Process: Swiss Water® Process
We roast Monday through Thursday. To deliver the freshest coffee possible, and to reduce waste while maximizing efficiency, we build a customized daily roast plan based on orders received.
Please allow 3–7 roasting business days for us to schedule, roast, package, and ship your order.
Thank you for supporting our commitment to quality and freshness, and for helping us advance social and environmental stewardship.
Caffe Ibis guarantees 100% satisfaction. If you are unhappy with your purchase, we’ll make a full refund.
Return coffee beans within 14 days of the ship date. Since ground coffee has a significantly shorter shelf life, returns of ground coffee can be made only in the event of roaster error (i.e. wrong coffee, incorrect grind, etc.)
Return other merchandise within 20 days of the ship date.