Posted Sat Nov 6, 2004, 2:22pm Subject: Caffeine amount in decaf?
Unfortunately...... for medical reasons..... I may need to reduce or possibly cut out my caffeine intake. God help me if I have to give up 100% of my beloved caffeine. In the last year, around 1000 of the best spent dollars in my life have left me to purchase my Mrs. Silvia, Mr. Rocky, Capresso MT 500, heat gun, tamper etc...I hate to even think of having to give it up. My question is simply how much caffeine is in decaf coffee? Does it make a difference if it's WP vs. SWP? I've got 4 lbs of SM donkey blend on order to start with. I've never drank decaf in my life but have been told that it has some caffeine? Thanks to all......(please help,,,,, I freakin' out a little).
Posted Sun Nov 7, 2004, 7:12am Subject: Re: Caffeine amount in decaf?
I have no idea how much caffeine is in decaf, or what levels even qualify as decaf. As a long time decaf consumer, I can tell you that the blends I have purchased since buying my Solis haven't bothered me. Except Vivace. A double shot will give me a buzz so I know it's loaded. Yes, all decaf has some caffeine, some more than others, but I haven't found specs on any of the roasters' web sites. I just go by feel. Once you've been off the high-test stuff for awhile you'll develop a sensitivity to caffeine. You will know when it's there in higher levels.
I'm sorry you may be forced to give up caffeine totally. Maybe you'll be fine just cutting way back. Not only using decaf blends but also not drinking as much coffee. Don't forget chocolate and a lot of drinks contain caffeine. Learn to be a good label reader. It's amazing how often that stuff shows up where you wouldn't expect it. I "gave up" caffeine 20 years ago and survived so I'm sure you willl as well. One thing about cutting back, you'll enjoy the coffee you do drink more ;)
I've gone from 1 americano in AM and a cappa in afternoon to only 1/2 americano in AM and It has never tasted so good!! I'm a home roaster so I'll just have to try some blends out and see what works for me. If anyone has some favorite green decaf blends for americano/cappas I would love to give them a try Thanks Tim
strumpfm Senior Member Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 37 Location: Longmont, CO Expertise: Professional
Posted Sun Nov 7, 2004, 1:57pm Subject: Re: Caffeine amount in decaf?
i think to be classified as decaf the beans have to be 97% caffeine free. i'm not sure if the different decaffeination process give differing levels between 97 and 100% caffeine free, but they will all be in that range.
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