Swiss Water Decaf Ethiopia Guji Shakisso Suke Quto Natural

We are thrilled to offer another exceptional decaf coffee from Swiss Water’s Small Batch Series! This limited-edition decaf coffee comes from Ethiopian producer Tesfaye Bekele and his renowned Suke Quto farm. 

Tesfaye Bekele, born into a coffee-farming family, initially pursued a career in government, focusing on environmental work in the 1990s. However, after devastating wildfires swept through his native Guji region, his reforestation efforts led him back to coffee. Determined to revive local coffee farming, Bekele encouraged farmers to re-invest in the crop, even securing seedlings and land in partnership with the Ethiopian government. Yet, due to coffee’s long maturation period, farmer interest remained low . Committed to proving its potential, Bekele took matters into his own hands—leaving his government position to establish Suke Quto farm and its washing station. Today, Suke Quto receives coffee from 171 outgrowers across the Guji region, all cultivated to organic and Rainforest Alliance standards.

Nestled in the high-altitude Odo Shakisso district, at elevations of 1,800 meters and above, Suke Quto thrives in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, enhanced through meticulous organic composting. The mill’s water management system utilizes dedicated lagoons for responsible wastewater treatment, while Bekele remains deeply committed to community development—including the construction of a new school building in a neighboring village.