Specialty Coffee Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf

Specialty Decaf Coffee Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf [Filter | Drip]

When you think “decaf,” what comes to mind? A sad coffee without a soul? A watered-down brew with no story? That doesn’t fly with us. That’s why we reached for beans from a place that not only has soul – but also character, depth, and a whole history to tell. Meet Ethiopia Shakisso Decaf – a new addition to our offer, roasted in two profiles: for filter and for espresso.

Farm and process information

On the map, you’ll find it in the Guji region, which just a decade ago wasn’t an obvious point of reference for the coffee world. Today, it’s one of the most exciting micro-regions of Ethiopia, known for its fertile volcanic soils and the wealth of local varieties, the so-called Ethiopian Heirloom. But the story of this coffee isn’t only about geography – it’s also about a specific person.

Misty morning in the Guji region of Ethiopia

Behind the beans stands Haile Gebre, a grower, innovator, and man who built something lasting through sheer determination. After years of exile and military service, he returned to his native Guji to establish the first professional farm here – Shakisso Farm – and a processing station that today also supports beans from more than 300 local farmers. In short: coffee with soul and a support system for the local community.

Shakisso Farm owner Haile Gebre in Ethiopia

What is the CO₂ method?

But what makes this decaf truly special doesn’t happen on the farm, but after harvest. Once the beans arrived in Europe, they underwent decaffeination with the CO₂ method – the most selective and safe way of removing caffeine. Sounds scientific? A little, but it works surprisingly naturally.

Supercritical carbon dioxide (a state between liquid and gas) selectively extracts caffeine from the bean’s structure without affecting the compounds responsible for flavor and aroma. No chemicals, no high temperatures, no compromise. Just clean, full beans without caffeine – ready to be roasted with care for every flavor profile.

How does it taste?

In the cup, velvety cocoa notes dominate, balanced by the juicy sweetness of peach. The whole experience is rounded out by a delicate touch of honey and an elegant, tea-like dryness. A harmonious combination that makes for a brew both dessert-like and refreshing.