Carpe Noctem
Carpe Noctem
A decaf coffee for those late afternoons when you're craving a cup of something delicious, but don’t want to stay up all night. Flavor notes of sweet fudge and caramel, with a rich and comforting mouthfeel.
Roasted weekly and shipped Sunday through Thursday. Orders placed on Friday or Saturday will ship the following Sunday or Monday.
8 OZ
Whole Bean
Medium Roast
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Roast Profile + Terroir
Origin
Origin: 100% Colombia Decaf
Region: Huila (Towns of Timaná, Suaza, Elías, Tarquí, Pitalito)
Producer: 850 Smallholder Producers (Asprotimana Cooperative)
Variety: Caturra, Castillo, Variedad Colombia
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1,300 - 1,800 meters above sea level
Decaffeination Process: EA Cane Sugar Process (Ethyl Acetate)
Roast profile: Medium
A BIT MORE
Carpe Noctem
Carpe noctem is a latin phrase that means seize the night. A single origin coffee from Colombia, decaffeinated using the ethyl acetate decaf process.
Ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester (in this case, derived from sugar cane) that can be isolated and used to decaffeinate green coffee. In the first step, the green coffee is steamed under pressure to prepare the beans to be decaffeinated. Next, the green coffee is placed in a solution of water and ethyl acetate, where the ethyl acetate will bond and extract the caffeine. The solution will be drained and refilled to slowly remove and rinse out the caffeine. In the final step, the green coffee will be steamed to remove any trace amounts of the ethyl acetate. Any remaining ethyl acetate will completely burn off during the coffee roasting process.
Worth mentioning that ethyl acetate is a naturally occurring ester found in many fruits (one banana can have between 2 to 15 milligrams). Ethyl acetate is only harmful to humans at very high doses (400 milligrams or higher).
Sustainable + Plastic Free
Packaging
Carpe Noctem is thoughtfully packaged in a home compostable, plastic free box and kraft paper bag. The packaging is free of plastic coatings, aqueous layers, and forever chemicals. Made from 85% post consumer recycled cardboard certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and printed with water based soy ink.
Versatile + Omniroast
Brewing
Carpe Noctem was roasted to deliver exceptional flavor across a range of brew methods. Whether you're using an automatic drip machine, dialing in a pour over, or pulling a shot of espresso, its balanced profile and roast development ensure it performs beautifully. Consistently delicious, however you prepare it.
Reach out if you need assistance brewing. I am happy to be of service.
FAQs
WHY BUY COFFEE FROM STRANGE BIRD?
Aside from sourcing and roasting the most delicious, specialty grade arabica coffee on the planet, we package our beans in plastic free, home compostable kraft bags and cardboard boxes. The kraft bags and the boxes can also be recycled.
Our kraft bags and boxes are free of plastic coating, aqueous mixtures and forever chemicals; made from post consumer paper and cardboard certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and printed using water based soy ink.
Our mission is simple: source and roast the most delicious coffee on the planet, while setting a new standard in sustainable, plastic free packaging.
We hope you try our coffee and support our small but mighty mission of changing the coffee and food industry one box at a time.
HOW DOES YOUR COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION WORK?
You can choose to have your coffee delivered every week, every two weeks, every three weeks or every four weeks.
Your subscription will auto renew and you can skip or cancel anytime.
HOW MUCH DOES SHIPPING COST?
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on current USPS Ground Advantage rates.
HOW DO YOU SHIP?
We use USPS Ground Advantage.
WHAT ROAST LEVEL IS YOUR COFFEE?
As you may know, coffee has the potential for complex flavor that can be manifested utilizing the alchemy of roasting. Our goal is to roast you the most delicious coffee possible without being tethered to a specific roast level.
That being said, we will share the roast level in the description of each coffee.
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY COFFEE?
We suggest storing your box of coffee in a cool, dry and dark place. A pantry cabinet works perfectly. Or you can transfer your coffee into a plastic free container, like a glass jar or a metal tin.
Worth noting: be mindful of where you place your box. Because the kraft bag and box have no plastic barrier, if placed on a small spill on your countertop, the moisture can permeate. Not-one-worry if this occurs, just simply transfer the beans to another receptacle and you will be good to go.
HOW LONG DOES YOUR COFFEE STAY FRESH?
If kept in the kraft bag and cardboard box and stored in a cool, dry and dark place, your coffee will remain optimally fresh for up to 14 days after receiving. If you store your coffee in a plastic free container, like a glass jar or metal tin, your beans will maintain their optimal freshness and deliciousness for up to 30 days.
WHEN DO YOU ROAST YOUR COFFEE?
We roast weekly and ship Sunday through Thursday. Orders placed on Friday or Saturday will ship the following Sunday or Monday.
By the time you receive your coffee, the beans will be aged perfectly and ready to brew.
WHERE DO YOU ROAST YOUR COFFEE?
Strange Bird Coffee is proudly roasted in Oakland, California.
DO YOU OFFER GROUND COFFEE?
We do not currently offer ground coffee because we could not find a sustainable plastic free packaging.
If you have any suggestions or recommendations on bag manufacturers or plastic free packaging solutions, please contact us and let us know.
DO YOU OFFER DECAF?
We do not currently offer a decaf coffee, but plan to offer one in the future.