ETHIOPIA LALA SALAMA SPARKLING WATER DECAF GREEN

Ethiopia Lala Salama Decaf Green Coffee

Sparkling Water Process Decaf, Sold Green for Home Roasting

This is the green (unroasted) form of our Lala Salama decaf — grown by Dimtu Coffee Industry PLC in Ethiopia's Guji Zone at 2,100–2,200 metres and scoring 82 SCA points. It's decaffeinated using the sparkling water process — carbonated water and CO2 only, no chemical solvents — which preserves far more of the coffee's origin character than traditional decaf methods. Sold raw for home and small-batch roasters.

Roasted, this lot produces plum, pear and almond with a dark chocolate and cedarwood finish — a good starting point if you're developing your own roast profile.

Quick Reference

Roasting This Coffee

Decaffeinated beans behave a little differently under heat than regular green coffee — they're more porous and can brown faster, so keep a close eye on the roast to avoid scorching. We take this lot to a level that brings out plum, pear and almond with a dark chocolate finish; a gentle hand through the early stages of the roast helps preserve that clarity. Let beans rest for at least 24 hours after roasting before brewing.

Why This Coffee Stands Out

• Chemical-free decaffeination — sparkling water and CO2 only, no solvents
• High-altitude Ethiopian origin — 2,100–2,200 masl in the Guji Zone
• Full control over the roast — sold green for home and small-batch roasters
• Genuine origin character — this process preserves far more flavour than traditional decaf methods

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Green coffee keeps well for up to 12 months, far longer than roasted coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this coffee roasted or green?
Green (unroasted), sold for home and small-batch roasters. Prefer it ready to brew? See our Lala Salama Decaf, filter roast or espresso roast.

What is the sparkling water process?
A chemical-free decaffeination method using carbonated water and CO2 to remove caffeine, rather than the chemical solvents used in traditional decaf processing. It preserves considerably more of the coffee's natural character.

Does decaf green coffee roast differently?
Yes — decaffeinated beans are more porous than regular green coffee and can brown faster, so it's worth watching the roast closely, especially through the early stages.

What roast level do you recommend?
We take this lot to a level that brings out plum, pear and almond with a dark chocolate finish — a good starting point to build from.

How long does green coffee keep?
Stored cool, dry and away from light, it keeps well for up to 12 months.