Coffee Decaffeination (#)

„Coffee is decaffeinated using a variety of processes.  All of which are relatively harmless to your health, but harmful to the beverage quality.  Almost all the methods of decaffeinating coffee consist of soaking the beans in water to dissolve the caffeine, extracting the caffeine with either a solvent or activated carbon, and then re-soaking the beans in the decaffeinated water to reabsorb the flavor compounds that were lost in the initial extraction.  The solvents typically used are methylene chloride or ethyl acetate, which both have a low boiling point.  Since ethyl acetate is found naturally in fruits you will hear people call this process "natural."  In any case the solvent never comes in contact with the bean itself, but only the water solution containing the caffeine that was previously extracted from the bean.  Therefore the process is relatively benign.  All methods of decaffeination are based on equilibrium principles and solvent/solute properties.  As such, neither all of the caffeine is removed from the coffee, nor are all of the flavor compounds returned or left in the coffee.  The chemical composition of decaffeinated coffee is altered, and therefore the flavor and aroma are changed. “

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Amazon.com: Health & Personal Care: Tazo Tea Black Tea, Decaffeinated Tazo Chai - 20 bags (#)

„Decaffeinated Tazo Chai, Spiced Black Tea20 filterbags, Net Weight 1.8 oz (52g) A rich blend of full-flavored naturally decaffeinated teas and exotic, aromatic spices. Decaffeinated Tazo Chai is a sensual blend of exotic spies and rich black teas relieved of their caffeine.  Naturally decaffeinated under the watchful eye of a Tazo tea shaman, the leaves first surrender their native caffeine, then joyously mingle with African rooibois, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, to create a hearty potion which can dance on the the tongue all night long.  Sweeten and serve with milk (or yak butter, when available). Tazo\ta' -zo\n.[It, tazisto modif of Ba, tazor](ca 4786 B.C.) 48:  The lusty bellow of a bull water buffalo at the moment of sunrise or sunset <Sounding his tazo, the beast turned for home> At various times throughout history, Tazo has surfaced among the more advanced cultures of the day as a reminder of how sweet and wonderful life is.  Throughout India, chai wallahs can be found serving up steaming cups of sweetly spiced chai to wandering souls embarked on life-changing journeys.  (To those who embark at a more leisurely pace, the wallahs intuitively offer chai which has been naturally shorn of caffeine.) Tazo.  The Reincarnation of Tea.“

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

„On a final note, if you are looking for ways to reduce your caffeine intake without giving up coffee or sacrificing taste, there are a couple creative alternatives to decaffeinated coffee. Besides simply drinking less regular coffee, experiment with blending regular coffees naturally low in caffeine with a decaffeinated coffee to create your own favorite low-caffeine coffee. Try mixing one part of a distinctive, full-bodied regular arabica coffee such as Kenya, Yemen Mocha, Sumatra, or Guatemala with two parts of a mild decaffeinated coffee such as Costa Rican or Colombian. The resulting blend will have 80 to 85% less caffeine per cup than popular grocery store coffees and taste like a true specialty coffee.“

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Caffeine and The Bean (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Carbon dioxide is inexpensive to obtain and non-toxic. Like an Elvis song One might compare a naturally mellow (low acidity) cup of caffeinated coffee with a decaffeinated version of a high acidity coffee. If you prefer a coffee that is known for bitterness or acidity in the caffeinated version, the same coffee in a decaffeinated state will taste "flat" in comparison. At the same time, the other characteristics of that coffee will be brighter since they aren't masked by so much bitterness or acidity.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Nevertheless, methylene chloride is accused of contributing to ozone destruction, and many of us prefer to avoid encouraging the use of solvents in any context, two good reasons to prefer non-solvent processes like Swiss Water. Ethyl acetate, the other solvent commonly used in decaffeination, apparently does not attack the ozone layer and is derived from fruit, which facts encourage some retailers to call coffee decaffeinated through its use "naturally" decaffeinated.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Caffeine Blues : Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug (#)

„Cherniske discusses how caffeine affects the body and brain and why it can increase your risk of dozens of health disorders ranging from osteoporosis, diabetes, and PMS to hypertension and heartburn. After spending 300 pages documenting all of caffeine's evils, Cherniske finally offers a decaffeinated life line: "Off the Bean and on to Vitality," a step-by-step, clinically proven program to help readers kick the habit and boost energy levels naturally. --Ellen Albertson“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Folgers Home Caf? Coffee Pods, Decaffeinated (16 Single-Serve Pods) (#)

„The pods are specifically engineered for use with the Black & Decker Home Cafe coffee maker, providing delicious coffeehouse coffee, one cup at a time, in about a minute. The coffee is naturally decaffeinated using only pure water and other natural ingredients. Depending on personal preference, the pods can be doubled up for a stronger cup of coffee, and for mess-free disposal, the pods are virtually drip free. The pack includes 16 single-serve pods.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„Scientists at CTAR (University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources), HARC (Hawaii Agricultural Research Center), and ICT (a private company Integrated Coffee Technologies, Inc.) all have labs on Oahu where they are researching genetically engineered coffee plants. They have lofty ideals of making coffee plants that are nematode-resistant, that are naturally decaffeinated, that will ripen all their beans at the same time....“

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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„Neither has been fingered as a health threat by the medical establishment, although methylene chloride has been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. Ethyl acetate is found naturally in fruit, so you may see coffees decaffeinated by processes making use of it called natural process or naturally decaffeinated.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Tazo 0 Wild Sweet Orange Tea Bags 48-pc. (#)

„Drinking this blend is an aromatic experience. Lotus Decaffeinated Green tea is a blend of naturally decaffeinated green tea, natural lotus flower flavor and other natural flavors. Wild Sweet Orange is a blend of lemongrass, blackberry leaves, citric acid, rose hips, spearmint leaves, natural flavors, orange peel, safflowers, hibiscus flowers, rose petals, natural orange essence, ginger root and licorice root.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Lipton Decaffeinated Tea bags 72 bags in a box (#)

„Lipton Decaffeinated Teas are created through a process that sets them apart from most competition. Unlike other decaffeinated tea products, Lipton teas are decaffeinated naturally with pure spring water and effervescence that gently washes caffeine away. Lipton Decaffeinated Teas come in both the "Brisk" blend and the Iced Tea Brew blend.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Like methylene chloride, ethyl acetate has not been implicated in any diseases, and environmentalists consider it more benign than methylene chloride. Because ethyl acetate is derived from fruit, some publicists and brochure writers have taken to calling coffees decaffeinated using ethyl acetate "naturally decaffeinated," and you may see them so advertised.“

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Tea & Coffee 07/04 - World News (#)

„Brazil - A naturally decaffeinated coffee plant has been discovered. Coffee from the new strains could taste better than existing decaf brews, which can lose flavor compounds when caffeine is extracted with solvents, reports NewScientist.com. The discovery has caused controversy between Brazil, where the strains were discovered, and Ethiopia, where the trees were originally from.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Neither has been fingered as a health threat by the medical establishment, although methylene chloride has been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. Ethyl acetate is found naturally in fruit, so you may see coffees decaffeinated by processes making use of it called natural process or naturally decaffeinated.“

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Bulk Coffees (#)

„Because it adheres only to the caffeine and not the other elements which provide coffee with its rich flavor, CO2 decafs have more zing than any of the other decaffeinated coffees that we've tried. We hope you'll enjoy your java knowing that it's naturally decaffeinated to be 99.9% caffeine free.“

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Packaged Coffees (#)

„Equal Exchange's Naturally Decaffeinated coffees are different. For years we have used the All Natural Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Decaffeination Process. We hope you'll enjoy your java knowing that it's naturally decaffeinated to be 99.9% caffeine free.“

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Pumpkin Time! (#)

„A scientist in his laboratory is trying to teach bacteria how to devour and destroy the caffeine contained in a coffee plant. If successful, the experiment may yield a naturally decaffeinated brew that could have a richer and deeper taste than the decaf fare currently available. Full Story .“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„[Health India]: Washington, Oct 9 (ANI) : Emory University chemists have suceeded in harnessing the ability of bacteria to make new molecules, which could eventually lead to the creation of naturally decaffeinated coffee plants and produe theophylline , a producte used in treating asthma.“

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View topic - Mazzarino's Cafe in Weston Super MAre - England - Coffee Forum (#)

„Hey quink...do you frequent Franks? I read an article he wrote and was wondering what he meant...it was saying he uses coffees naturally low in caffeine instead of decaffeinated coffees...if you know him could you ask him what he meant? Or tell him to check out this forum...“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 13 (Reuters) - The Brazilian scientist who recently discovered naturally decaffeinated coffee plants from a collection of wild Ethiopian beans said on Tuesday reports that he had taken coffee plants illegally from the African country were "nonsense."“

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International Coffee Organization (#)

„Ethyl acetate is included on the FDA list of chemicals "Generally Recognised As Safe" for use as flavouring agents in foods. It occurs naturally in many fruits at levels higher than the traces found in decaffeinated coffee.“

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CoffeeGeek - Coffee: General Discussion, Naturally Decaf Coffee (#)

„If the decaffeinated arabica is commercially productive, naturally decaffeinated coffee could be on the market in five or six years. If it isn't, coffee from a cross with other arabicas could take up to 15 years.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„The decaf arabica plant has not been grown commercially and Mr Mazzafera did not know how productive it would be, but if it were commercially productive, naturally decaffeinated coffee could be on the market in five or six years.“

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Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee Discovered (#)

„"A naturally decaffeinated coffee plant has been discovered. Coffee from the new strain could be tastier than existing decaf brews, which can lose flavour compounds when caffeine is extracted with solvents.“

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Health Page 1 (#)

„Coffee is decaffeinated by removing 97% or more of thenaturally existing caffeine from the green beans before roasting.“

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