Banko Gotiti | Natural | Swiss Water® Decaf | Ethiopia

A vibrant, high-grown natural from Ethiopia's Gedeb region, decaffeinated by Swiss Water®.

This lot was produced by Yitagesu Bulbula and processed at the Asgori Washing Station in Banko Gotiti, a village in the Gedeb woreda of the Gedeo Zone. Grown at 2,250 meters under a shade canopy of false banana and other trees, the cherries are carefully sorted after harvest, then dried whole on African-style raised beds and turned frequently to ensure even drying and prevent defects.

The green coffee is then decaffeinated using the Swiss Water® Process, which removes caffeine with water and activated carbon while preserving the fruit character built during drying.

The result is a classic Ethiopian natural decaf with notes of blueberry, jasmine, plum, chocolate, and orange.

Note: Due to decaffeination, this coffee may appear darker on the exterior even when roasted lightly. Exterior color does not always reflect roast development.

Origin Details

• Region: Banko Gotiti, Gedeb, Gedeo, Ethiopia
• Producer: Yitagesu Bulbula
• Washing Station: Asgori
• Altitude: 2,250 meters
• Shade: False banana and other trees
• Variety: Kurume, Wolisho
• Process: Natural
• Decaffeination: Swiss Water®
• Harvest: December to February
• Resting Time: 2-4 days

Roast Level

Light

Flavor Notes

• Blueberry
• Jasmine
• Plum
• Chocolate
• Orange

Processing Method

This lot is natural processed at Asgori, then decaffeinated using the Swiss Water® Process.

Natural Process
After harvest, the cherries are carefully sorted, then dried whole with the fruit left on. Drying takes place on African-style raised beds, where the cherries are turned frequently to keep drying uniform and prevent defects.

Swiss Water® Decaffeination
Green coffee is decaffeinated with water and activated carbon, no added solvent. Caffeine is drawn out into a green coffee extract already saturated with the bean's own soluble compounds, so the flavor stays in the bean while the caffeine leaves. Trace caffeine remains, as it does in all decaf.

Why You Will Love It

• A classic Ethiopian natural with blueberry, jasmine, and plum
• Grown at 2,250 meters under shade in Gedeb
• Swiss Water® decaffeinated, water and carbon only
• Processed at a washing station focused on sustainable farming and its surrounding community

About Asgori Washing Station

Asgori is known for promoting sustainable coffee production through agroforestry, climate-smart farmer training, responsible cherry selection, and raised-bed drying. The station works closely with surrounding smallholder farmers, maintaining biodiversity while improving farm productivity and coffee quality. It also gives producers an organized market for high-quality cherries, connecting them with specialty and international buyers, and supports social projects and local infrastructure for education, quality of life, and access to essential services.

Resting Time

2-4 days