Decaf • Ethiopia • Guji Oromia • Natural

Country | Ethiopia
Grower | Producers from Guji Zone

Altitude | 1850 – 2000 masl

Variety | Indigenous heirloom cultivars

Soil | Vertisol

Region | Guji Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Process | Full natural and sun-dried on raised beds

Harvest | November - January

Flavor Profile | Brown Sugar, Stone Fruit, Graham Cracker

Grade 4 Ethiopian coffee offers a delightful mid-range experience, showcasing the unique characteristics of Ethiopian beans with earth and fruit tones. The Decaf Ethiopia Guji 4 Oromia Natural Royal Select Swiss Water Process is a standout choice, curated by the Royal team for its excellent cup profile and potential. Through the Swiss Water process, the caffeine is carefully extracted while preserving the rich flavors, resulting in a decaf coffee that doesn't compromise on taste. Enjoy the satisfying and distinct notes of this expertly processed Ethiopian coffee."

Coffee Background

The Decaf Ethiopia Guji 4 Oromia Natural Royal Select Swiss Water Process is curated from lots that the Royal team has selected based on cup profile, physical preparation, and potential to express excellently once decaffeinated. During the Swiss Water process, the green coffee is hydrated to expand the beans for caffeine extraction. The hydrated green coffee is then introduced to Green Coffee Extract (GCE), a unique solution of concentrated coffee solubles that allows the caffeine to leave the green coffee via osmosis while minimizing the loss of flavor compounds. Once the caffeine has been removed the green coffee is re-dried and re-bagged for transport, and the GCE is filtered of its caffeine through proprietary carbon filters and recycled to be used again.