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How is Organic Decaf Coffee Decaffeinated?
Coffee enthusiasts around the world enjoy sipping on a cup of the good stuff, yet some worry that caffeine and other toxic chemicals might be leaching through artificial fertilizers and pesticides used during cultivation. Organic decaf coffee may offer an effective solution, as it’s grown using earth-friendly fertilizers and pesticides; yet one must ask themselves, “how is organic decaf coffee decaffeinated?”
Methylene Chloride is the go-to chemical solvent for caffeine removal from coffee, but this approach has its downsides; prolonged exposure can cause respiratory issues and harm the environment in production and disposal processes, making this an undesirable option for eco-conscious customers.
Methylene Chloride’s main drawbacks include leaving residues behind after removal from beans, which may alter their flavor. Furthermore, the chemical is highly flammable and volatile enough to escape and land on other products nearby a decaf coffee processing plant.
As this residue can negatively alter the flavor of your final cup, it’s essential that only purchase decaf coffee that has been certified organic. This certification requires not only that the beans have been grown organically but also that they were processed using methods like Swiss Water Process which uses water and filters to remove caffeine from coffee beans.
The Swiss Water Process offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical decaffeination processes. Coffee beans are first immersed in hot water (to remove some caffeine), then in coffee oil which further decaffeinates them before passing through a water filtration system that separates coffee from oil and caffeine before being dried, roasted, and shipped off for consumption by consumers.
Unlike solvent-based decaf, Swiss Water decaf is chemical-free, protecting soluble flavor compounds of coffee while leaving intact any organic qualities present in its bean. Furthermore, Swiss Water method removes caffeine without leaving behind any trace, creating delicious organic decaf coffee drinks!
Next time you need an energy boost, turn to our Organic Swiss Water Decaf coffee! This medium dark roast combines Guatemalan, Sumatran and Brazilian beans into an aromatic beverage without any caffeine content – simply look out for its organic certification, Swiss Water Process and manufacturing date to guarantee it!