Ultimate Decaf: Ethiopia

Dehab Mesfin
Kafa and Limu
Western Ethiopia
Relationship Established: 2024

Dehab Mesfin, managing Dahab Specialty Farm within Ethiopia’s Kafa Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, cultivates coffee while emphasizing sustainability, biodiversity, and women’s empowerment. Her farm utilizes meticulous natural processing, including extended drying, to achieve a dense, syrupy body and concentrated fruit sweetness, while also producing washed coffees that emphasize the clarity and delicate floral notes of indigenous Arabica varieties. Ultimately, her work embodies a belief that exceptional coffee stems from care for the land, its people, and enriching the lives of those who enjoy it.

Flavor profile
floral or fruity
brown butter, star fruit, malt, and plum syrup

Roast
*light – adjusted for decaf coloring
Agtron: 67

Process
washed & natural

Altitude
1900 – 2100 meters

Cultivar
Landrace
Lot Size: 120kg, Cup Score: 89

Transparency
Green: $16.53/kg
Freight on Board: coming soon/kg
US Freight: $6.94/kg, Production: $8.10/kg 

Comparative Market
Coffee Market (3/6/2025): $9.04/kg (see latest)
Fair Trade – natural arabica (3/6/2025): $3.86/kg (see latest)