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Ethiopia Godina Guji SWP Decaf
Ethiopia Godina Guji SWP Decaf
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Description:
This decaf is crafted from high-quality Ethiopian coffees sourced primarily from the Guji Zone, with a small portion from Sidama. The lot includes selections from renowned stations Gerba Doku and Harsu Wokilo, known for producing standout, fruit-forward coffees. About two-thirds of the blend is made up of dry process coffees, crucial to preserving the vibrant flavors through decaffeination. In the cup, this results in a decaf with clear notes of stone fruit, layered sweetness reminiscent of cinnamon sugar, and a warming complexity of brown spice all while maintaining its distinct Ethiopian origin profile.
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Product Info:
Variety: Heirloom
Heirloom coffee varieties refer to traditional, often indigenous, cultivars of coffee plants that have been passed down through generations. These varieties are prized for their unique flavors, resilience, and often, their historical and cultural significance. Heirloom coffees are typically grown in specific regions where they have adapted to local climates and soil conditions over time, resulting in distinct flavor profiles that reflect their terroir. They are cherished by coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee producers for their diversity and potential to offer exceptional taste experiences. Due to their genetic diversity, heirloom varieties also play a crucial role in preserving the genetic heritage of coffee plants, which is important for maintaining resilience against diseases and climate change.Process: Natural/Washed (SWP)
This delicious Ethiopian decaf went through the Swiss Water Process (SWP) in Vancouver, Canada. SWP decaffeinates coffee beans by soaking them in how water to extract caffeine and other soluble compounds, then filtering this “green coffee extract” through a carbon filter to remove the caffeine, leaving behind a caffeine-free liquid that is then used to re-soak fresh beans, effectively drawing out caffeine without removing significant flavor components; this process is entirely chemical-free and relies on precise temperature and time controls to maintain coffee quality. This decaf consisted of 2/3 dry process, 1/3 wet process coffees. It's no secret that all decaffeination processes are hard on coffee and tend to flatten out some of the more nuanced cup flavors. But with the strong fruit-forward natural process coffees, the process merely softens some of those heavy-handed flavors and result in an incredible cup.Elevation: 1700-2100M
Elevation plays a crucial role in determining the quality and flavor profile of coffee beans. Generally, higher elevations are associated with better quality coffee. As coffee plants grow at higher altitudes, they face cooler temperatures, reduced oxygen levels, and increased exposure to sunlight. These conditions cause the coffee cherries to mature more slowly, allowing them to develop more complex flavors and a higher concentration of sugars.Roast: Light/Medium
Light/MediumProfile: Stone Fruit,
Cinnamon Sugar,
Brown SpiceA coffee profile, also known as a flavor profile or tasting notes, refers to the unique combination of flavors, aromas, and characteristics present in a particular coffee bean or blend. It encompasses a range of sensory attributes such as acidity, body, sweetness, bitterness, aroma, and aftertaste. Coffee profiles can vary widely depending on factors like the bean's origin, variety, processing method, roast level, and brewing technique.
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Our latest decaf offering, Godina Guji, is a custom Ethiopian decaf we had processed by Swiss Water in Vancouver, Canada. What makes it “custom” is that it was sourced directly from our supplier’s own stock of non-decaf coffees—meaning they selected lots with the right flavor profile to stand up to decaffeination. After more than a decade of working with Swiss Water, they’ve developed a sharp eye for which coffees will carry through the process well.
This blend is two-thirds fruit-forward, dry process coffees, which is a hallmark of the Ethiopian decafs we love. The result is a cup with convincing origin character: fruity, aromatic, and unmistakably Ethiopian. Most of the blend comes from Ethiopia’s Guji Zone, with a small portion from a station in neighboring Sidama. Many of these coffees are from stations our supplier has worked with consistently over the years, including Gerba Doku and Harsu Wokilo.
Swiss Water’s chemical-free process removes 99.9% of the caffeine while preserving the aromatic compounds that define flavor and aroma. It’s a gentle, clean approach that allows us to offer a decaf that still tastes vibrant, complex, and true to origin. -
