diff --git a/packages/api/tests/dwn-api.spec.ts b/packages/api/tests/dwn-api.spec.ts
index 870b0caa5..16ae2f8bc 100644
--- a/packages/api/tests/dwn-api.spec.ts
+++ b/packages/api/tests/dwn-api.spec.ts
@@ -46,10 +46,6 @@ describe('DwnApi', () => {
     // Instantiate DwnApi for both test identities.
     dwnAlice = new DwnApi({ agent: testHarness.agent, connectedDid: aliceDid.uri });
     dwnBob = new DwnApi({ agent: testHarness.agent, connectedDid: bobDid.uri });
-
-    // clear cached permissions between test runs
-    dwnAlice['cachedPermissions'].clear();
-    dwnBob['cachedPermissions'].clear();
   });
 
   after(async () => {