Decaf Coffee Beans

What Are Decaf Coffee Beans and How Does Decaffeination Work?

Decaf coffee beans have had most of the natural caffeine removed, but you’re still getting a tad of nature’s energy drug. Before you think you’re completely safe, know that decaffeinated coffee isn’t completely caffeine free, but up to 97 percent of the caffeine is removed. Common methods used to remove caffeine from coffee beans include:

  • Solvent-based. This is one of the most common forms of caffeine removal and involves soaking the beans and adding a solvent to the water, mainly methylene chloride. This has raised so many health concerns, however, that the Environmental Protection Agency banned its use in paint thinners in 2024.
  • Carbon dioxide process. This is a high-tech method in which liquid carbon dioxide is used to target and remove the caffeine while preserving the flavor.
  • Water-based. This method is a chemical-free process that uses Swiss water and a green coffee extract to remove caffeine and preserve the taste. It’s the only process that’s truly chemical-free.

It’s primarily the heated water used in all decaffeinating processes that separates the caffeine from the bean. And most producers like White Noise Coffee prefer to stick with the process that preserves the taste and aroma of real coffee. Our coffee roasteries that continue to use chemically induced processes, however, only pass on minute amounts of chemical residue, which has not been proven harmful.

Decaf Coffee Beans

FAQ

What Are the Benefits of Drinking Decaf Coffee Near Me?

By drinking decaffeinated coffee, you avoid caffeine jitters and are less likely to have your sleep disrupted. Decaf is less acidic than regular coffee, which is easier on your stomach. Drinking decaf coffee has several other benefits too, especially if you have health problems affected by stimulants or are sensitive to the effects of caffeine. Common side effects of caffeine include:

  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Shaking
  • Difficulty falling asleep

There are health benefits associated with drinking coffee, however, with or without caffeine. Coffee contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation and combat cell damage. This supports the health of your heart and liver and reduces the risk of having a stroke, coronary artery disease and some forms of cancer.

How Can I Best Enjoy a Decaf Coffee Near Me at White Noise Coffee?

Once you’ve identified, or been warmed by your doctor, the ill effects that caffeine has on you, it doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your morning cup of Joe or imbibing on your afternoon energy rush, which you can get from sugar.

Espresso slushies may not be your best choice, but you can still enjoy most of your favorite classic and specialty coffee drinks sans caffeine. And we even offer milk alternatives when you need to lay off the dairy. Let our baristas serve you a custom-order for drinks like:

Where’s the Best Decaf Coffee Near Me in Brooklyn and Manhattan?

When you’re looking for decaf coffee near me, choose a place that uses only the best quality decaf coffee beans that preserve the flavor of the coffee, which is exactly what you find at White Noise Coffee. At our Downtown Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan coffee shops, we’re passionate about crafting exceptional coffee experiences in all our roasts.

Decaf coffee beans are coffee beans used to create the rich flavor of coffee without the side effects of classic coffee. When you drink coffee from single-origin coffee beans or organic beans sourced from sustainable farms, you receive an outstanding cup — especially when it’s roasted locally here in New York City.

Contact White Noise Coffee today  and see for yourself how delicious and satisfying decaf coffee can be when created by our master roasters. Our herbal teas also provide a super alternative when you need a drink to relax and not set you into overdrive.

Manhattan Coffee Shop
829 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(646) 596-0022
Brooklyn Coffee Shop
57 Smith St.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(646) 596-0022
Updated on by Vanesa Kim of Whitenoise Coffee
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