Decaffeinated - Shakisso 2024/25, Ethiopia

Decaffeinated - Shakisso 2024/25, Ethiopia

Soft citrus, malt, gentle acidity

Roasters' Notes:

Shakisso Farm continues to produce coffees that reflect a celebrated Ethiopian profile. To preserve these inherent flavour qualities, the partnership with CR3-Kaffeeveredelung and their patented Natural Liquid Carbon Dioxide decaffeination process plays an instrumental role. This advanced method is designed to maintain the structural integrity of the green coffee, ensuring that the characteristics shaped by terroir and processing are retained throughout decaffeination.

The process begins by moistening the green coffee before it is exposed to pressurised liquid carbon dioxide, which selectively removes caffeine. The CO₂ is then separated from the extracted caffeine via an evaporator, allowing it to be recycled for subsequent decaffeination cycles. Once the caffeine content is reduced to 0.08% or lower, the process is complete, and the coffee is gently dried.

Roast style: Progressive 

Coffee Origin Information:

Shakisso Decaf returns once more to our range with the latest release.

The story of Shakisso is closely tied to producer Haile Gebre, one of the most influential figures in Ethiopian coffee, often referred to as the “Godfather of Guji Coffee.” His early experiences in the industry were shaped by displacement from his home in Yirgacheffe at the age of 10 due to land conflicts linked to coffee expansion, an experience that later informed his lifelong commitment to the sector.

Following a diverse career spanning naval service, government roles, and education in Moscow, Gebre returned to Ethiopia in 2001. His renewed focus on coffee, alongside the work of collaborators such as Tesfaye Bekele and Menno Simons, helped reshape Guji’s identity and establish it as a distinct and highly regarded coffee-producing region with a growing sense of autonomy. The Shakisso farm spans 640 hectares of semi-forested land and also functions as a washing station, forming a key hub within a wider network of smallholder producers.

• Altitude: 1800m ASL

• Processing: Washed, CO2 decaf

• Variety: Heirloom varieties

• Harvest: 2024/25

• Region: Guji Zone, Ethiopia

• Producer: Organic (Certified at source), Rainforest Alliance, FairTrade USA

The Decaffeinated - Shakisso 2024/25, sourced from the Guji Zone of Ethiopia · Guji Zone, represents a meticulous approach to decaffeination. Produced by Haile Gebre, this lot utilizes a CO2 process to remove caffeine while preserving the inherent characteristics of the Heirloom varietals grown at 1800 masl. While processing methods can significantly alter a bean's profile, this washed, CO2-decaffeinated coffee from Rosetta Roastery maintains a profile defined by soft citrus, malt, and gentle acidity.

When evaluating decaffeinated coffees, it is helpful to consult a flavor wheel to identify how the removal process interacts with the bean's origin-specific traits. Generally, washed coffees are celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, and while decaffeination often softens these edges, the Shakisso lot remains a compelling example of how careful handling can retain the nuanced, delicate qualities typically associated with high-altitude Ethiopian harvests.