Sweet Maria's Decaffeinated Coffee Offerings (#)

„This is a totally remarkable cup, with all the top-end bright notes and floral-fruit flavors endemic to a really good DP Sidamo It does taste less earthy and wild than a really good non-decaf Sidamo but in all other respects, the true Sidamo DP character is preserved: it has medium-light bodied, incredible aromatics of fruit, wild-honeyed roast tastes, with a long finish. If I cupped this blind I would never ever suspect it was decaffeinated. Wet Aroma (1-5) 3.8 Brightness - Acidity (1-10) 8.3 Flavor - Depth (1-10) 8.6 Body - Movement (1-5) 3.3 Finish - Aftertaste (1-10) 8.3 Cupper's Correction (1-5) 0 Intensity/Prime Attribute: Medium intensity/ Fruited Sidamo-esque cup with medium body add 50 50 Roast: City+ to Full City + roast is best: I like a more developed roast taste which aids some bittersweetness to the cup and compliments the fruit notes. I actually (accidentally) did a super, super light roast on this and it turned out very nice too - but a bit too "bright" in overall tone.“

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Drinking Decaffeinated Coffees (#)

„Personally, I think some of the food and coffee establishments have yet to acknowledge the growing decaffeinated market and therefore put out a consistently meager cup. It seems to be brewed with a lighter touch (ie: less concern for a hearty, tasteful brew) so that it often tastes only a step above it's dismal cousin, decaffeinated instant coffees. To make matters worse, the pot of decaf can (and usually does) sit on a burner for much longer than the regular pot simply because decaf is not requested as much. After fifteen minutes on the warmer, the pot of decaf will begin to break down and turn bitter and flat -- just like all those awful cups of decaf we've all had.“

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www.coffeereview.com - the worlds leading coffee buying guide - Decaffeinated Coffees (#)

„To briefly review decaffeination methods and their controversies: Most specialty coffees sold in North American are decaffeinated by one of two methods. The "European" method involves 1) steaming the beans to open their pores, 2) exposing them to a solvent (usually methylene chloride, sometimes the fruit derivative ethyl acetate) which selectively unites with the caffeine, and 3) steaming the beans again to remove both solvent and caffeine.The "Swiss Water Process" (carried out in Vancouver, Canada, not Switzerland) involves 1) soaking almost everything out of the beans except the wood, 2) running the flavor-charged water through activated charcoal filters to remove the caffeine, and 3) returning the beans to the water, where they reabsorb the now caffeine-free flavor components.“

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BBC News | SCI/TECH | Scientists decode plant caffeine gene (#)

„BBC Scotland's James Cook reports"Scientists say they have isolated the so-called caffeine gene" real 56k Wednesday, 30 August, 2000, 18:55 GMT 19:55 UK Scientists decode plant caffeine gene Decaff: More than 20% of the US market Genetically-modified decaffeinated coffee plants are a step closer to reality, after researchers cloned the plant gene that 'makes' caffeine. They now hope to develop ways to switch off the gene, producing tea and coffee plants that have the taste of ordinary beverages but do not contain caffeine. Conventional decaffeination techniques can remove some of the flavour and aromas of drinks.“

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India coffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - Cover story, The US coffee Market, Dr.S.Radhakrishnan April 2003, (#)

„Between 90-97 the value consumption in regular instant expanded by 38%, the sale of decaf instant declined by 6%. The total decaffeinated market of US comprising both decaf ground and decaf instant is estimated at US$ 1.2 billion of the total retail value of all coffees. Of this, decaffeinated ground coffees account for 72% while the decaffeinated instant coffee the rest of 18%. Studies on decaffeinated segment in US by Swiss Water have brought out some interesting conclusions about the potential and constraints this segment (see Box.1).“

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Amazon.com: Books: Gastrointestinal Health, rev ed : Completely New and Revised (#)

„Elsewhere, Peikin describes in detail the many ills remediable from altered diet, and takes the reader on an instructive tour of the GI tract. We learn that both regular and decaffeinated coffees stimulate unwelcome stomach-acid secretion, that fiber is now thought to aid in ulcer healing and that true food allergies are rare in adults. Also discussed are prescription and over-the-counter drugs and the roles they can play in treating certain conditions. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.“

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Addendum: The Decaffeination Process (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„More on Swiss Water Process The original article may leave the impression that Swiss Water is a process generally available from many decaffeinator sources when in fact it is the patented and branded product of Kraft, manufactured in their Nabob plant in Vancouver, BC. No other decaffeinated product is made the same way, nor is any other product Swiss Water only theirs. Water is a Chemical Water is a chemical, H2O. It is no more or less a chemical than Carbon Dioxide, CO2.“

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Green Tea and Breast Cancer (#)

„The answer is, maybe. It all depends on how your chosen tea is decaffeinated. Tea that has been decaffeinated with a solvent (such as Ethyl Acetate) is going to have a much lower level of EGCG, than a tea that has been processed with a water/carbon dioxide method. Water decaffeinated tea will retain almost 95% of its EGCG.“

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View topic - Caffeinism, Caffeine Psychosis - Coffee Forum (#)

„Anyway, my point is- there is something to chinese herbs and the reishi neutralizes out the caffeine and acid in the coffee. It's not chemically decaffeinated-- so it is tasty (my opinion of course) and it is good for you AND provides 5 hours of energy! Before giving it up, try the alternative- you may be very happy you did. I will send you a sample if you want to try it-- No strings attached.“

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Tips on Coffee - The Devil's Cup: Coffee, the Driving Force in History (#)

„He summarizes a number of quirky yet strangely convincing theories about how coffee triggered revolution, colonialism, slavery, and economic inequality. Allen enjoys his cup to the last drop, and there's nothing decaffeinated about his wonderfully tasty brew. A must for both Java junkies and travel lovers. (Author tour) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP.“

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Tea & Coffee 05/01 - Product News (#)

„The blend was carefully blended from a number of fine coffees to create a perfect decaffeinated espresso. The pre-mixed blend is delivers a bold aroma, flavor, complexity, body and finish, not least of which is a classic créma. While its overall flavor impression is mild, it is also penetrating enough for any milk-based drink.“

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How to use Peet's Coffee Selector (#)

„Each box represents a type of coffee. Initially, the boxes are grouped by origin (Africa, the Americas), or by styles (Blends, Decaffeinated). The size of each box represents the item's price: smaller means less expensive; larger means more expensive. Initially, the color of each box represents the coffee's body or richness.“

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Coffee Glossary (#)

„Coffees are decaffeinated in their green state. Three principal processes are used today: the traditional or European process, the water-only or Swiss-Water Process, and the CO2/water or Sparkling Water Process. All are consistently successful in removing all but a trace (2% to 3%) of the resident caffeine.“

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Amazon.com: Books: On the Loose (#)

„this is the most incredible book i have ever read. it took me out of my decaffeinated white picket existence and said there were places left in the world where one could wander at will, no questions asked. read this, then leave it at home and go outside.“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„However, I thought that high blood pressure warnings from my doctor spelled an end to these special, full-bodied flavors. Not so; when my wife and I sampled your decaffeinated French roast coffee, it instantly became our coffee of choice. Thanks!“

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View topic - Regular or Decaff Coffee? - Coffee Forum (#)

„When Regular Coffee is NOT available I go with water, or soda. I love coffee very much but decaffeinated coffee tastes a little empty. Could be mind games are that extra glitch of flavor added from the caffeine.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„For its December issue Consumer Reports rated dozens of brands of coffee, decaffeinated and regular. Based on this round of testing, the editors conclude that:“

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51 - 75 (#)

„67. Retail espresso vendors report an increase in decaffeinated sales in the month ofJanuary due to New Year's resolutions to decrease caffeine intake.“

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Amazon.com Gourmet Food - Browse Categories (#)

„· Decaffeinated Teas“

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