Ethiopia Sugarcane Decaf

Enjoy a fruit-led decaf with jammy berry notes and a bright hint of citrus. Ethiopia Sugarcane Decaf brings a little variety to your daily coffee ritual, whether you grind your beans fresh or choose them ground for your favourite brewer.

Tasting notes: Jammy fruit, citrus and berries.

Our recommended roast: Medium.

Roast note: Due to the decaffeination process, which increases the porosity of the beans, we do not recommend a dark roast for this coffee.

Choose your coffee

Available in 227g and 500g bags. Choose whole bean if you have a grinder, or select the grind option that matches your brewing equipment: espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, percolator, V60 filter or French press.

Roasted to order. Please allow 24–48 hours for us to roast and prepare your coffee. Delivery time is additional.

Origin Information

Region: Primarily sourced from the Sidama and Limu regions of southwestern Ethiopia, including areas such as Bensa and Jimma. Exact origin depends on the individual coffee lot.

Growing Altitude: 1,750 to 2,100 metres (approximately 5,740 to 6,890 feet) above sea level.

Typical Harvest Period: October to January, with harvesting generally taking place between November and January in higher-altitude regions.

Milling Process: Washed / Natural with Sugarcane Decaffeination (Ethyl Acetate Process). Coffee cherries are initially processed using either the washed or natural method, depending on the producer. The green coffee beans then undergo decaffeination using ethyl acetate (EA), a naturally occurring compound that can be derived from sugarcane fermentation. The beans are steamed to open their cellular structure before being exposed to the EA solution, which binds to and extracts the caffeine. They are then steamed again to remove residual EA and dried to their original moisture content. This process typically removes at least 97% of the original caffeine while retaining much of the coffee's natural flavour and aroma.

SCA Score: Typically around 80–84 points, depending on the original coffee quality and individual lot.