How Much Caffeine Is There in Decaffeinated Coffee
There’s a common belief that decaf is the safe choice for people with heart conditions. But hold your horses—or your heartbeats.
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Studies show that some decaf coffee actually has higher levels of certain fatty acids that can spike cholesterol more than regular coffee does. Seriously, decaf might be plotting against your arteries.
And because decaf is often made from robusta beans (cheaper and stronger), it can contain more caffeine than a regular Arabica cup, even after processing. So your “safe” decaf could be a Trojan horse for a mild caffeine buzz.
How Do They Even Decaffeinate Coffee? (It’s Weirder Than You Think)
If you’re curious about the process, brace yourself. The most common method involves soaking green coffee beans in a solvent like methylene chloride. Yes, the same stuff used in paint stripper.
Don’t panic—the solvent is removed, and only trace amounts remain. But still, you’re basically drinking beans that took a bath in chemical spa water.
The other method is the “Swiss Water Process,” which uses only water and osmosis. That sounds fancy, but it still leaves some caffeine behind. Moral of the story? You cannot escape the bean’s natural will to wake you up.