What are the four ways of decaffeinating coffee?

Today there are four major processes used for decaffeination:  

-Direct-Solvent Process

-Indirect-Solvent Process

- Swiss Water Process,

- Carbon Dioxide Process. 

This article touches upon all of them to find out a bit more regarding the actual process of decaffeinating coffee beans.

What are the symptoms of caffeine intolerance and caffeine allergy?

   First of all, let’s start with caffeine allergies… Some people can have anaphylactic reactions to caffeine and there is some genetic evidence regarding the inability to process caffeine.  ...
September 06, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

Coffee or Tea - Which One Has More Caffeine?

Does coffee or tea have more caffeine? Most people would probably say that coffee has more caffeine. But, this may not be true. The quantity of caffeine in tea or...
September 06, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

Can I drink coffee while pregnant?

Yes, you can drink coffee whilst pregnant, but it's important to be cautious and monitor your caffeine intake. According to the NHS medical organisation in the United Kingdom, if you’re...
September 05, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

Can caffeine cause adrenal fatigue?

Today, we’re going to ask the question: Can caffeine cause adrenal fatigue? The answer is yes, caffeine can negatively affect the adrenal glands. For more information on caffeine and adrenal...
September 03, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

How is coffee decaffeinated?

There are three main methods of decaffeination: - The Swiss Water Decaffeination Process - The CO2 Decaffeination Process - The Methylene Chloride Decaffeination Process - The Ethyl Acetate Decaffeination Process About...
July 20, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

World of Coffee 2022 - Milan, Italy

We had the opportunity to visit the World of Coffee trade show in Milan. 

The three day show was packed with exhibitors, visitors and events. We had a chance to meet old and new friends and suppliers from the coffee community and find out what's happening in the industry.

We are looking forward to showcase what we got out of the show. 

Does Decaffeinated Coffee Raise Blood Pressure?

According to some research, drinking decaffeinated coffee can raise blood pressure and cause an increase in the risk of heart disease. Nevertheless, more research is needed to back up this...
July 08, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

What are the health benefits of drinking decaf coffee?

A lot of people are still unsure if there are any benefits of drinking decaffeinated coffee, so, in this article, we investigate what are the benefits of decaffeinated coffee are....
July 03, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

How to cup test Swiss Water Decaf coffee?

Most people who work in coffee are more than familiar with the process of cupping to get to know any coffee and the effect of one's style of roasting on...
June 21, 2022 — Guy Wilmot

Café Bombón

We are continuing our series of recipe related blog post, this time the recipes take us to Spain and Vietnam. Now the question is are you looking to shake up...
June 02, 2022 — Clara Malmros

What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?

The simple answer is that: Iced coffee refers to coffee that’s brewed hot and then cooled down with ice. This is a process that usually takes minutes and not like...
May 23, 2022 — Clara Malmros