Decaf Coffee Beans

As the name suggests, it is a coffee from which virtually all the caffeine has been removed. Indeed, decaffeinated coffee is not completely caffeine-free. There are 2 known methods for decaffeinating coffee.

The first one, which we prefer at MaxiCoffee, is the so-called "water method", which is not harmful to health. The second method is nowadays decried, but still exists: the method with solvents.

There are several methods of extracting caffeine. But they all have the same basis: the swelling of the coffee beans (with water or steam) to facilitate the extraction of the caffeine which then arrives.

Then the beans are washed to remove any residue. Finally, the beans are dried. The two most popular techniques are the "water" method, which is not harmful to health, and the method using solvents.

The so-called natural (or water-based) decaffeination method uses only water and carbon dioxide (CO2). The steam pressure process is similar to that used in chemical decaffeination, and then the green coffee is immersed in water and carbon dioxide is circulated under high pressure. The CO2 then naturally dissolves the caffeine in the coffee beans. However, the removal of the caffeine can also cause the coffee to lose some of its aroma.

There are still few organic decaffeinated coffee beans, but the development of the organic sector promises the arrival on the market of new products that are more respectful of the environment and just as tasty.

As explained above, there is still some caffeine left, despite the fact that the process used to make the coffee removes most of the caffeine.

It contains about 3 milligrams of caffeine per cup, which is extremely low compared to a typical cup of coffee: between 80 and 120 milligrams of caffeine. However, the amount of caffeine can vary from one coffee to another.

It is therefore difficult for coffee lovers to completely eliminate caffeine from their diet, but they can reduce it considerably!

The only disappointment for the consumer is the slight lack of intensity in your cup as opposed to the usual, to counter this do not hesitate to try more intense coffees. To give you an idea: drinking between 5 and 10 cups of decaffeinated coffee is like drinking a normal cup. For those looking for a similar taste to their regular coffee, we recommend choosing a stronger bean.

To enjoy the best decaf beans, you can trust the great classic coffee brands: like Café Illy or Café Vergnano.

MaxiCoffee always offers you the best selection of decaffeinated beans at a low price!