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Our Swiss Water Decaf Natural Sidama coffee offers a caffeine-free alternative to Ethiopian coffee for those seeking a natural and flavorful option. It begins with the same exceptional natural processed coffee from 290 farmers in the Sidama region. This coffee undergoes the renowned Swiss Water Process, a 100% chemical-free decaffeination method that uses only pure water to gently remove caffeine. Developed in Switzerland and perfected in British Columbia, Canada, the Swiss Water Process relies on solubility and osmosis to extract caffeine while preserving the coffee’s essential flavor compounds. Green beans are immersed in hot water, creating a flavor-charged solution called Green Coffee Extract (GCE). This GCE is then passed through activated charcoal filters that trap only caffeine molecules, leaving all the desirable flavors intact. What sets this decaf apart is our commitment to starting with genuinely exceptional coffee. The natural process provides a foundation of berry sweetness and complexity that translates beautifully even after decaffeination. 

Bird Rock Coffee

Ethiopia Natural Sidama Decaf

Ethiopia Natural Sidama Decaf

Roast & Ships Monday thru Thursday

Regular price $22.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $22.00 USD
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Characteristics

Roast

Medium Light

Body

Smooth

Acidity

Softly Balanced

Notes

Maple Syrup, Dried Berries, Nougat

Farmer

Smallholder Farmers

Elevation

1,850 - 2,050 MASL

Varietal

Heirloom

Process

Swiss Water Process

Location

Sidama

Story

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Our Swiss Water Decaf Natural Sidama coffee offers a caffeine-free alternative to Ethiopian coffee for those seeking a natural and flavorful option. It begins with the same exceptional natural processed coffee from 290 farmers in the Sidama region. This coffee undergoes the renowned Swiss Water Process, a 100% chemical-free decaffeination method that uses only pure water to gently remove caffeine. Developed in Switzerland and perfected in British Columbia, Canada, the Swiss Water Process relies on solubility and osmosis to extract caffeine while preserving the coffee’s essential flavor compounds. Green beans are immersed in hot water, creating a flavor-charged solution called Green Coffee Extract (GCE). This GCE is then passed through activated charcoal filters that trap only caffeine molecules, leaving all the desirable flavors intact. What sets this decaf apart is our commitment to starting with genuinely exceptional coffee. The natural process provides a foundation of berry sweetness and complexity that translates beautifully even after decaffeination. 

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Established: 2002
Owners: Jeff Taylor
Fred Polzin
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Awards:
  • 2019 Good Food Awards Winner
  • Over Seventy 90+ Score reviews
  • 15 95+ Scores
  • 6 Coffees in Top 30 Coffees of the Year
  • 20+ Golden Bean Awards 
  • Good Food Awards Winner 2016/2017/201
  • 2012 Micro Roaster of the Year - Roast Magazine
  • Featured in Forbes Top 12 Roasters in Country
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2019 Good Food Awards Winner

At Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, we focus on exceptional coffee first. We collaborate directly with our coffee producers so that we can guarantee all coffee is purchased ethically and at a fair price. Our mission has not changed since those early days. From the first steps of choosing beans grown with sustainable farming practices to using energy efficient roasting operations, Bird Rock is dedicated to the health of our planet. Great coffee doesn't happen by accident. We share our passion for great coffee with you because we believe once you know the effort, passion, knowledge and collaboration that is required to produce each and every great coffee, you will never look at coffee the same way again.