Lil' Red | Decaf Single Origin | Ethiopia Natural | Swiss Water Process Decaffeinated
Lil' Red | Decaf Single Origin | Ethiopia Natural | Swiss Water Process Decaffeinated
Why I carry it: The decaf for people who think decaf can't be interesting: a natural-process Ethiopian from the Guji region, Swiss Water decaffeinated, berries and stone fruit with a tea-like finish. Pour it over and serve it to a skeptic. Roasted in Saint Paul, shipped by Big Bad Decaf Pour-over guide.
The standout:
- Benti Nenka village, Guji, Ethiopia; processed at Eyasu Worasa's Guduba mill (their words)
- Swiss Water Process; their notes: lush berry, stone fruit, delicate florals, tea-like finish
- 8 oz bag, whole bean or ground
From the storied Guji region, this deeply fruity Ethiopian decaf originates in Benti Nenka village, where smallholder farmers cultivate coffee under native shade trees and companion crops at elevations that unlock the region's signature vibrancy. Processed at Eyasu Worasa's Guduba mill - a facility refined over a decade of meticulous craft - this natural process lot reveals lush berry and stone fruit character balanced by delicate florality and a refined tea-like finish. Swiss Water decaffeination preserves the nuanced complexity that makes Ethiopian coffees exceptional, delivering full sensory experience without caffeine.