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Behind the brew Plus

We searched for a long time to find an Ethiopian decaf—so we’re all the more excited that it won you over in the first tastings. With notes of dark chocolate, orange zest, and black tea, it delights with its balanced body and gentle, lively acidity.

This coffee comes from the Jimma region, known for its vibrant and expressive coffees. It is produced at the Telila Washing Station, where Mike Mamo focuses on meticulous day lot selections and stores the beans in Ecotact bags to preserve their freshness and clarity.

The decaffeination process uses the gentle Sugar Cane Process at Coffein Compagnie in Germany—ensuring a pure and intense flavor experience.

Producer: Telila Washing Station, Mike Mamo
Origin: Jimma, Gure Kesso, Ethiopia
Variety: JARC 74112
Altitude: 2.000 MASL
Processes: Washed
Decaf process: Sugar cane at Coffein Compagnie in Germany
Importer-Exporter: Osito

This coffee was named by Philip F.!

About Telila Washing Station Plus

Jimma is one of Ethiopia’s traditional coffee-growing regions, located north of the famous Yirgacheffe region. Coffees from Jimma are known for their fuller texture and bright acidity. The Telila Washing Station is situated near Kecho Anderacha in Gera Woreda and is owned by Mike Mamo. Mike is a coffee exporter and also a shareholder of Osito Coffee, the importer of this coffee.

He took over the Telila Washing Station in 2019. Unlike many other washing stations in Ethiopia, he focuses on day lot separations and even stores his parchment coffee in Ecotact bags. These extra steps to maximize quality are clearly reflected in the cup. Despite being in operation for only four years, his station is already producing some of the cleanest and best-prepared lots we have seen from western Ethiopia.

For every pound of coffee sold, Osito Coffee donates $0.10 to the Kacho Tulla Primary School in the village of Kecho Anderacha.

About the process Plus

Washed

Washed processing is the most common form of coffee processing. It involves separating the pulp from the bean before the beans are fermented in water tanks. This removes the remaining pulp. The beans are then sun-dried. The result is a coffee with clear acidity, complex aromas and elegant lightness.

Sugar Cane Process

The Sugar Cane process uses ethyl acetate (EA), a natural solvent obtained from sugar cane through fermentation - hence the name. EA is naturally present in many fruits and other foods.

  1. First, the green coffee beans are steamed to open their pores.
  2. They are then placed in a solution of water and ethyl acetate, which binds and removes the caffeine without affecting the flavors. This process is repeated several times until 99.9% of the caffeine is removed.
  3. Finally, the beans are steamed again to remove any remaining traces of ethyl acetate and then dried. The amount remaining in the beans is several times less than in a banana.

The Sugar Cane process preserves the original aromas and flavor of the coffee, often gains sweetness, and has no off-flavors from the decaffeination process.

This cofffee was decaffeinated in Germany by Coffein Compagnie.

How to brew Plus
Filter

Ratio: 1:15 (e.g. 15g coffee to 225ml water)

Temperature: lower, approx. 88-89°C

Grinding level: slightly coarser than usual

Simple Recipe:
Bloom: 45g - 45sec
2 pours on 120g and 225g
Too much agitation leads to stalling and increased astringency.

Espresso

Temperature: Lower, about 91°C

Ratio: 1:2 as a base or shorter – I wouldn’t recommend longer.

Grinding level: Slightly finer than usual.

Aeropress

Here I can recommend Lance Hendricks’ recipe:

👉 Watch the video


  • 30g coffee with 120g water (80-85°C)

  • Grinding level: Coarser than usual (French Press)

Preparation:


  1. Pour all the water in at once.

  2. Stir for 10 seconds.

  3. After 1 minute, put the lid on and press for 1 minute.

  4. Dilute with 80-120g water.

We would be happy if you shared your favorite recipe with us!

If you have any questions, please send us a message via email or WhatsApp.

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Any questions? We can help!

We have already compiled and answered the most frequently asked questions for you. If you have any further questions, please send us a WhatsApp or email .
Should I order ground or whole beans? Plus

We recommend ordering whole beans and grinding them fresh before each preparation. This guarantees the best results, especially with decaf, as this loses its flavor more quickly than regular coffee due to the decaffeination process. A hand or automatic grinder is a worthwhile addition to any coffee-loving household. However, we are happy to grind the coffee for you if you wish.

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How fresh is the coffee? Plus

Our decaf is freshly roasted every week and shipped directly after roasting, the coffee should rest for 5-7 days to develop its full aroma.

How much caffeine does decaf have? Plus

Although many people say “caffeine-free coffee,” that is not entirely accurate. Decaffeinated green coffee and roasted coffee has a caffeine content of less than 1 gram per kilogram – or 0.1%.

For comparison:

  • Decaffeinated beans: 0.1% caffeine
  • Arabica: approx. 1-1.4% caffeine
  • Robusta or Canephoras: 1.8-3.5% caffeine
  • Aramosa, Laurina (Low Caf beans): 0.4-0.8% caffeine
Is the coffee organic? Plus

We place more value on transparency and the closest and most long-term relationships possible with our partners. Certificates are always good when you have little information and can therefore be sure that certain minimum standards are met.

We pay premium prices to ensure fairness throughout the supply chain – so you get the best coffee.

On the product pages you will find detailed information about the farms and their practices.

How is your coffee decaffeinated? Plus

We use 100% natural decaffeination processes, such as the water and sugar cane process. These methods preserve the full aroma and flavor of our high-quality Arabica beans. You can find more information about the decaffeination processes here.

Do you also deliver abroad? Plus

Yes, we ship throughout Europe. If your country is not listed or for deliveries outside Europe, please contact us by email .