decaffeinate

Strip the jolt

To decaffeinate is to remove caffeine from coffee, tea, or other substances.

The process yields decaffeinated products—often shortened to decaf: I'll have a decaf latte.

Decaffeinated beverages retain most of their original flavor while eliminating or reducing the stimulant effect.

coffee

decaf

Stimulant-free coffee

latte · cappuccino · americano · cortado · ristretto · barista · roast · brew · grind · filter

process

supercritical

Beyond a critical threshold

triglyceride · chemical-free · selective · purification · roasting

tea

chai

Spiced milk tea

  • oolongSemi-oxidized tea variety
  • herbalRelating to medicinal plants
  • rooibosSouth African herbal tisane

tisane · infusion · steep · teabag · loose-leaf · brew

taste

flavor

Characteristic taste quality

  • aromaPleasant distinctive smell
  • bodyPhysical structure, living thing
  • richnessState of abundance

smoothness · mouthfeel · mild · mellow · balanced · subtle · fullness · aftertaste · quality · comparison

health

bedtime

Designated hour for retiring

anxiety · sensitivity · moderation · evening · nighttime · gentle · wellness · digestive · health-conscious

Opposites
caffeine addition/removal

decaffeinatecaffeinate

Add stimulant to

stimulating effect

decaffeinateenergize

Supply with vitality

stimulate · invigorate · pep up · amp up · supercharge

Family

decaffeinated, decaffeination, decaffeinates, decaffeinating

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G