Specialty Coffee Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf [Espresso]

Specialty Decaf Coffee Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf [Espresso]

Decaf without character? A bland, watered-down brew? Not at JAVA Coffee. For us, coffee without caffeine must still impress – with aroma, full flavor, and the story hidden in every bean. That’s why we chose beans from the Shakisso region in Ethiopia – a place where coffee matures in unique conditions, gaining a depth you won’t mistake for anything else. Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf is our fresh decaf espresso offering.

Farm and process information

Guji – once an underappreciated corner of the coffee world, today one of the hottest regions in Ethiopia. Here, on fertile volcanic soils, grow the local varieties known as Ethiopian Heirloom. The terroir favors coffees of remarkable clarity and distinctive character. But behind these beans stands not only a place – but also a man whose story gives this coffee its true identity.

Misty morning in the Guji region of Ethiopia

Behind this coffee is Haile Gebre – a grower, visionary, and a man who wasn’t afraid to start over. After years spent in exile and in the military, he returned to Guji to establish Shakisso Farm – the region’s first professional plantation. Here he also founded a processing station that today supports more than 300 local farmers. The result? Coffee with character and a real impact on the development of the local community.

Shakisso Farm owner Haile Gebre in Ethiopia

What is the CO₂ method?

What sets this coffee apart from other decafs happens not on the farm, but after harvest. The beans are sent to Europe, where they undergo decaffeination using supercritical carbon dioxide. Sounds complex? Maybe a bit – but the principle is simple: CO₂ precisely “captures” caffeine molecules while leaving untouched those responsible for flavor and aroma. No harsh chemicals, no high heat, no compromises. The result is clean, full beans, ready to be roasted in a way that preserves maximum character in the cup.

How does this coffee taste?

Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf can surprise you – right from the first sip. In the cup, you’ll find lime zest, a distinct chocolate base, and the elegant bitterness of black tea. A clean, balanced, and classy profile. As espresso, it shows another side – dense, intense, and velvety sweet. Combined with milk, it reveals a dessert-like character reminiscent of chocolate with a fruity twist.