How are coffees decaffeinated?
There are several processes and methods used to decaffeinate green coffee – including the water process, CO2 process, as well as direct and indirect methods. The direct and indirect methods commonly use methylene chloride or ethyl acetate solvent baths to draw the caffeine molecule from the green bean. Water processes will commonly use charcoal and water to extract the caffeine. International standards mandate that between 97% and 99.9% of all caffeine be removed from the green bean before it can be sold as “decaffeinated”. Alakef Coffee carries both types of decaffeinated coffees.
