What method does Melitta use to decaffeinate coffee?
I love Melitta Breakfast Blend Decaf Coffee which i bought from Daily Cuppa Coffee -(http://www.dailycuppacoffee.com/melitta-breakfast-blend-decaf-18-pods-pack-of-4) but I never usually have it for breakfast. I prefer to have decaf after dinner and that’s when I enjoy this really rich blend of coffee. Being decaf, it doesn’t keep me awake at night. I was totally unaware of the process of decaffeinating coffee beans. Made an interesting read. Thanks!
Water Process: Unroasted coffee beans are immersed in heated water for several hours to remove the water-soluble caffeine present in the beans, as well as those coffee components that easily dissolve in water. The water is then drained from the beans and filtered or processed to remove the caffeine from the water. This decaffeinated water is then reintroduced to the coffee beans, allowing the flavor and aroma components to be absorbed by the coffee. Finally, the coffee is dried and ready for roasting. Carbon Dioxide Processing: At specific temperatures and pressure, carbon dioxide becomes a liquid, which has been used to remove essential oils from plants and the flavorings from hops. The coffee and tea industries also use this process. In the carbon dioxide method, unroasted coffee beans are immersed in heated water then placed in a pressurized tank, where carbon dioxide is introduced. The carbon draws the caffeine out of the coffee when it is circulated with the heated coffee beans. A
