decaffeinates

Strips the buzz

Decaffeinates means removes caffeine from coffee, tea, or other beverages.

The process typically happens during production: The company decaffeinates its beans using a water method.

Less commonly, it describes the effect of time or brewing choices: A long steep paradoxically decaffeinates the tea somewhat.

alternatives

unleaded

Fuel minus heavy metal

substitute · switch · option · choice · preference · lifestyle · sensitivity · tolerance · moderation · cutting back

beverages

coffee

Brewed bean beverage

  • espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
  • teaSteeped leaf beverage
  • latteEspresso with steamed milk

cappuccino · americano · macchiato · mocha · cola · yerba mate · matcha · chai · iced coffee · cold brew

process

extraction

Act of removing

supercritical · filtering · chemical-free · triglycerides · organic solvents · steeping · brewing · roasting · green beans · processing plant

relaxation

calming

Inducing a settled state

nighttime · bedtime · evening · unwinding · relaxing · peaceful · late-night · wind-down · sensitive stomach

Opposites
stimulating effect

decaffeinatesenergizes

Infuses with vigor

stimulates · invigorates · activates · enlivens · amps up

Family

decaffeinated, decaffeinate, decaffeination, decaffeinating

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G