decaffeinating

Extracting the buzz

Decaffeinating is removing caffeine from coffee, tea, or other substances.

The process uses water, chemical solvents, or carbon dioxide to extract the stimulant while preserving flavor—though purists argue something is always lost: They've been decaffeinating their house blend since the eighties.

coffee

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

macchiato · mocha · ristretto · brew · beans · roast · barista · grind · filter · aroma

health

sleep quality

How restorative nighttime rest is

jitters · withdrawal · restlessness · palpitations · moderation

process

chemical-free

Containing no synthetic substances

purification · organic certification · processing plant

Opposites
caffeine content modification

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Ingesting coffee's active compound

energizing effect

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Imparting renewed vitality

stimulating · invigorating · supercharging · amping up · boosting

Family

decaffeination

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