Coffee Concept
Decaffeination
The process of removing caffeine from green coffee beans before roasting. Methods include Swiss Water Process (chemical-free, water-based), CO2 extraction, and solvent-based (methylene chloride or ethyl acetate). Decaf must be 97%+ caffeine-free by US standards.
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What does Decaffeination mean in coffee?▼
The process of removing caffeine from green coffee beans before roasting. Methods include Swiss Water Process (chemical-free, water-based), CO2 extraction, and solvent-based (methylene chloride or ethyl acetate). Decaf must be 97%+ caffeine-free by US standards.