Available — American Decaf

Natural Sidama American Decaf

Oromia · Sama · 1,750-1,950mm · Heirloom

In Stock Grade 4 Score: 85.5

American Decaf, 16-19 days day dry time. Crisp Apple | Toasted Almond. This lot showcases everything Decaf coffee should be.

Natural Sidama American Decaf

Profile & Specifications

Quality Profile

Grade
4
Our Score
85.5
Status
In Stock

Tasting Notes

Crisp Apple· Toasted Almond

Cupping Details

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Fragrance/Aroma 7.5/10
Flavor 8.0/10
Aftertaste 7.75/10
Acidity 8.0/10
Body 8.25/10
Balance 7.75/10
Uniformity 9.56/10
Clean Cup 9.56/10
Sweetness 9.56/10
Overall 9.56/10
Total Score 85.5

Technical Specifications

Origin & Production
Producer
Daye Bensa
Region
Oromia
Elevation
1,750-1,950m
Varietal
Heirloom
Processing & Quality
Method
American Decaf
Density
62.8 g/L
Moisture
9.8%
Water Activity
0.49
Logistics
Packaging
60kg GrainPro bags
Warehouse
Baltimore, MD
FOB
Baltimore Port
Lead Time
Same-week shipping
Natural Sidama American Decaf  Farm

The Story

Long-term Partnership

Finding exceptional decaf coffee is notoriously difficult, which is why we're particularly proud of this naturally processed Sidama that undergoes steaming decaffeination process. Starting with quality Natural Sidama, this coffee retains remarkable character even after caffeine removal. The coffee begins its journey as a traditional natural process, with cherries dried for 16-19 days on raised beds in the Ethiopian highlands. After dry milling, the green beans are sent to a specialized facility for steaming decaffeination—a chemical-free process that uses steaming technology to gently remove caffeine while preserving the coffee's inherent flavors and aromatics. What makes this decaf special is that we start with genuinely good coffee, not commodity-grade beans destined for decaf processing. The natural process provides a flavor foundation of berry sweetness and chocolate notes that survive decaffeination better than those of washed coffees. The result is a decaf that doesn't taste like decaf—it offers legitimate Ethiopian character for those who want great coffee without the caffeine.

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