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  „Researchers say they have genetically engineered coffee plants that have 70 percent less caffeine than usual in their leaves. The crucial question for brewing coffee - whether beans from those plants will have less caffeine - won't be known for three to four years when the plants mature, said study author Shinjiro Ogita.“

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  „Removing caffeine from coffee beans is nothing new, and there are a number of techniques. The Swiss Water process is an expensive one but it results in the best coffee taste" explains Ewan, putting down his test tubes for a moment. But how does it all work? Ewan goes into technical mode.“

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  „As for roasting method, darker-roasted beans actually have less caffeine than those that are lighter, because heat from roasting removes the caffeine. Brewing methods that expose coffee grounds to water for longer periods, as in percolated coffee or the "French press" method, result in higher caffeine than standard drip methods. Is this renewed interest in coffee good or bad for our health? The answer probably depends as much on what you consume in the coffee, or with it, as it does on the coffee itself.“

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  „Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in theleaves, seeds or fruits of more than 60 plants. These include coffee and cocoa beans, kolanuts and tea leaves, which are used to make many favorite beverages such as coffee, teaand cola drinks, and foods such as chocolate. Caffeine also is extracted from plants andmanufactured synthetically for use as a flavor in some food products.“

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  „EC regulations state that the caffeine content of decaffeinated coffee should not exceed 0.1% in the case of green beans or 0.3% in the case of coffee extracts (instant coffee) - dry matter basis.“

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  „* For great taste with less cafeine buy arabica coffee. It's slightly more expensive, but contains less caffeine than blends that combine arabica and robusta beans. * Roasted coffee beans start to lose some of their flavor within two weeks. Ground coffee begins to lose its flavor in minutes.“

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