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For some, the thought of decaffeinated coffee is heretic! Isn’t that what this delicious brew is for? But for those with health conditions, sleeping issues, or those who just don’t like that caffeine jitter, a cup of decaf can be just the thing. How is coffee decaffeinated, and how does it affect your cup? Read on to find out!

Decaf Basics
Coffee beans are a natural source of caffeine, which means that all decaffeinated coffee is processed at least a little bit. Before roasting, however, careful processers can remove the majority of the caffeine, leaving you with a drink that won’t keep you up all night. All processes use water or steam to extract the water-soluble caffeine molecules from the coffee, but carefully balance this process with a potential loss of flavor.

Traditional Decaffeination
The oldest and most typical method of decaffeinating coffee is done using methylene chloride, a chemical that helps the caffeine molecules “stick” to the water by increasing the chemical bond. Thanks to the chemical boost, your coffee beans are only quickly in contact with water, keeping flavor loss to a minimum. 80-90% of coffee is filtered this way!

Swiss Water Decaf
The second most common method for decaf uses charcoal filtration and flavor-charged water for a reliable, organic decaf process. This can add some costs to the processing, but produces delicious flavors.

CO2 and Ethyl Acetate
While the two methods above are most popular, other coffee roasters use carbon dioxide and ethyl acetate to extract caffeine. These are sometimes referred to as “natural” decaffeination processes because these are naturally-occurring compounds, but the ingredients are actually usually manufactured.

Wondering which type of coffee or decaf is best for you? Try out the wide selection at Lavanta Coffee Roasters in New Jersey to see which you like best!

How much do you enjoy that morning cup of coffee? Research shows you should continue drinking the world’s most popular beverage plus add a few more cups throughout the day! Not only does coffee have high levels of antioxidants and nutrients, vitamins like B12, B5 and B3, it is also quite healthy for the aging population over age 65.

The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease published a study showing results related to coffee and specifically high levels of caffeine (1200 ng/ml). Coffee drinkers have less cognitive decline and have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia. It is the caffeine that blocks the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine and inflammation in the brain, the same inflammation which starts the mind’s cognitive decline. 

Is it just the caffeine? 

Caffeinated coffee helps people feel less tired, increases energy, and provides a better all-around mood. It is quite the happy beverage! Drinking just 200 mg of caffeine before taking a memory test results in greater scores on the test. However, researchers went a step further. They isolated the component in coffee called eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide (EHT) in a study with mice who had a tangled build-up of tau protein that is characteristic of Alzheimer’s. The result? Mice who had a significant improvement in their overall cognitive ability on various given tasks!

Do you enjoy coffee but not the jittery side effects of caffeine? 

You can still enjoy the smooth taste and overall benefits of coffee. Lavanta Coffee offers a variety of decaffeinated blends from 457 Horse Power to Brazilian, Sumatra, and Guatemalan coffees. Studies show that even a cup of decaf coffee can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, another deadly disease that typically stems from a poor diet. Approximately 70% of people who suffer from type 2 diabetes go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease. There has also been discussion that Alzheimer’s may be the late stages of type 2 diabetes or even a third type of diabetes. So go ahead and have that second or even third cup!