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Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf

Roasted by Broadsheet Coffee

Ethiopian Natural process decaf with fruited complexity, sweetness, and transparency.

Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf — Broadsheet Coffee
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From the roaster

We love this coffee because its fruited complexity, sweetness, and transparency really stand out!  In a world of Decaf coffees that can feel incomplete flavor-wise, Hambela E.A. Decaf Natural is a wonderful representation of a modern Natural process from Ethiopia that will even impress non-decaf drinkers in any of your favorite brewing methods!

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Context

Broadsheet Coffee's decaffeinated offering from Ethiopia's Hambela region demonstrates how thoughtful sourcing and processing can preserve complexity in decaf selections. Natural-processed coffees tend to showcase pronounced fruit-forward characteristics, and this lot's transparency—a hallmark of quality decaf work—allows those inherent sweetness and fruity notes to remain distinct rather than obscured. The combination of origin character and decaffeination method yields a coffee described as complex despite the removal of caffeine, suggesting careful attention throughout production. This makes it an accessible option for those seeking nuanced flavor from Ethiopia's renowned Sidamo zone without the stimulant, inviting exploration of what natural processing contributes to the cup.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf grown?

Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf, roasted by Broadsheet Coffee, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.

What does Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf taste like?

Expect tasting notes of fruity, sweet, complex, and transparent.

How is Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf processed?

Ethiopia: Hambela E.A. Decaf uses the Natural process.

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