Apricot, fruit tea, mandarin orange
Overview & Terroir
Sourced from the renowned Guji Zone in Ethiopia, this coffee offers an exceptional specialty decaf experience that defies typical decaf expectations. Created primarily from natural/dry-processed, fruit-forward lots, this offering retains the vibrant origin characteristics, juicy fruit notes, and complex sweetness of top-tier Ethiopian coffees.
Swiss Water Decaffeination Process (SWP)
Decaffeinated using the 100% chemical-free Swiss Water Process, the green beans are gently processed using pure water to remove caffeine while preserving the coffee’s intrinsic flavors, sugars, and delicate aromatic compounds.
Flavor Profile & Cupping Notes
- Fragrance & Aroma: Dry grounds display notes of stone fruit, honey, tropical accents, and light floral hints. The steam delivers rich molasses, dried fruit, and spiced fruit cake aromas.
- Flavor Notes: Peach, nectarine, persimmon filling, honey, molasses, brown sugar, and a complex spice blend including clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chai. Subdued undertones of rye crisps and pumpernickel add grounding depth.
- Acidity & Body: Attractive, bright fruit acidity (especially in lighter roasts) balanced by a rich brown sugar backdrop as the cup cools.
- Finish: Long, sweet aftertaste with lingering stone fruit and warming spices.
Technical Details
- Origin: Ethiopia
- Region: Guji
- Altitude: 2000-2400m
- Cultivar: Heriloom
- Process: Dry Process (Natural) & Wet Process (Washed), then Swiss Water Process Decaf