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Frost
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Posted Mon Apr 30, 2012, 9:05am Subject: Re: Why decaf?

My point about Decaf quality is simply this; take any quality green coffee and cup/compare this same bean after any current decaf process.

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Posted Mon Apr 30, 2012, 9:19am Subject: Re: Why decaf?

Frost Said: The problem, the catch 22, is that all current caffeine removal methods seriously compromise the flavor qualities of the bean; If you can't handle the caffeine, you will not be able to enjoy the best coffees. Sorry. Posted April 28, 2012 link I strongly disagree...especially with the part about not being able to enjoy the best coffees. I've gotten awesome snickers bar effects from DECAF Red Bird.

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Posted Mon Apr 30, 2012, 2:02pm
Subject: Re: Why decaf?

Frost Said:

My point about Decaf quality is simply this; take any quality green coffee and cup/compare this same bean after any current decaf process.

Posted April 30, 2012 link

Ok, point taken. But it's only valid if there is an alternative to decaf. If you can't tolerate caffeine (or don't want close to sleep, etc), then who cares what caffeinated coffee tastes like; you won't be drinking it. Then it only matters what decaf tastes like. And many here find that they have found great options.

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Posted Wed May 2, 2012, 7:29am Subject: Re: Why decaf?

Cerridwyn Said: I enjoy it for the same reason many people drink fine wine. The uniqueness, the variety, the warmth. And it tastes good. My caffeine tolerance is such I can drink it and go straight to sleep. A pharmacist friend had a word for that, but I forget what it was. Posted April 28, 2012 link My tolerance is similar, although I do sometimes get jitters if I drink a large quantity on an empty stomach. I love the flavor of coffee, and the experience of preparing and drinking it, but caffeine is certainly one of the reasons I enjoy it so much. Check my username: caffeine is my drug of choice and coffee is my delivery system of choice.

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