Decaffeinated Kona Coffee

Have you ever wondered how the caffeine is removed from ‘decaf’ coffee?

The decaffeinating process occurs before roasting, when the coffee bean is green. The three most common ways to remove caffeine is through use of methylene chloride, ethyl acetate or through the Swiss water method.

In the USA, ethyl acetate is considered a natural method because it’s found (in very trace amounts) in the skins of some fruits. However, in most other countries (incl. Canada) the ethyl acetate method is legally considered chemical decaffeinating.

The Swiss Water Process is the only method that is completely chemical-free.

If you prefer your coffee processed with as few chemicals as possible, for both your own health and the health of the Earth, you will be happy to know that our decaf is Swiss Water Decaffeinated.