Forget bland and uninteresting decaf - Friedhats Coffee roastery comes up with a decaf that will take your breath away with its fruitiness, sweetness and elegance. This washed Ethiopian coffee from the Agaro region of the Jimma Zone , processed using the modern Ethyl Acetate method , offers a profile full of red apple, milk chocolate and caramel fudge. Ideal as a filter, it also doesn't disappoint as a lighter espresso for when caffeine isn't on the agenda.
Behind this coffee is Telila Coffee Washing Station, a community processing station that brings together small farmers in the Agaro region. This area in western Ethiopia is known for its great conditions for growing specialty coffee - the high altitude of around 2000m above sea level, shading by indigenous trees and rich soils make this area a real treasure. The 74110, 74112 and 74140 varieties used come from the Jimma Research Centre and are specially bred for their hardiness and exceptional taste.
Decaf is processed here using the washed method and then decaffeinated with Ethyl Acetate, a naturally occurring substance found in both fruit and vegetables. This method gently removes the caffeine but preserves the full and complex flavours. You don't have to worry about chemical scarecrows - ethyl acetate is safe and the resulting coffee retains its fruity elegance and sweet chocolatey quality. It's time to bust the myths about decaffeinated coffee - this coffee will get you, even if it doesn't "kick" you.
- Altitude: 2000 m above sea level.