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Caffeine
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A Caffeine Calculator
In brief This caffeine calculator estimates caffeine in your cup using dose, green coffee caffeine % and brew method. The formula: Caffeine (mg) = 1000 × Dose (g) × Green...
A Caffeine Calculator
In brief This caffeine calculator estimates caffeine in your cup using dose, green coffee caffeine % and brew method. The formula: Caffeine (mg) = 1000 × Dose (g) × Green...
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Gut Health and Caffeine
In brief Caffeine stimulates both the brain and the gut—speeding up digestion and sometimes triggering discomfort. For those with IBS or reflux, caffeine may worsen symptoms like cramps, urgency or...
Gut Health and Caffeine
In brief Caffeine stimulates both the brain and the gut—speeding up digestion and sometimes triggering discomfort. For those with IBS or reflux, caffeine may worsen symptoms like cramps, urgency or...
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The Decaf Project
In brief The Decaf Project compared one Colombian coffee - the original and decaffeinated using CO₂, Ethyl Acetate, and Swiss Water methods. Led by James Hoffmann and Caravela Coffee, the...
The Decaf Project
In brief The Decaf Project compared one Colombian coffee - the original and decaffeinated using CO₂, Ethyl Acetate, and Swiss Water methods. Led by James Hoffmann and Caravela Coffee, the...
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How is coffee decaffeinated?
In brief Decaf coffee retains most of the flavours and aromas of regular coffee, while reducing caffeine to about 10% or less of the caffeine content in a typical cup....
How is coffee decaffeinated?
In brief Decaf coffee retains most of the flavours and aromas of regular coffee, while reducing caffeine to about 10% or less of the caffeine content in a typical cup....
Origin
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Excelsa Coffee: A Low-Caffeine, Climate-Resilie...
In brief Global coffee production relies heavily on arabica and robusta, leaving the industry vulnerable to climate change and rising temperature instability. Excelsa (Coffea dewevrei) is a distinct species with...
Excelsa Coffee: A Low-Caffeine, Climate-Resilie...
In brief Global coffee production relies heavily on arabica and robusta, leaving the industry vulnerable to climate change and rising temperature instability. Excelsa (Coffea dewevrei) is a distinct species with...
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Daterra Masterpieces Auction 2025 - Laurina in ...
In brief The 2025 Daterra Masterpieces Auction featured an unusually strong showing of naturally low-caffeine varieties, especially Laurina. Laurina’s development at Daterra reflects years of agronomic work to stabilise flavour...
Daterra Masterpieces Auction 2025 - Laurina in ...
In brief The 2025 Daterra Masterpieces Auction featured an unusually strong showing of naturally low-caffeine varieties, especially Laurina. Laurina’s development at Daterra reflects years of agronomic work to stabilise flavour...
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Understanding Coffee Certifications
In brief Common certifications — Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Organic — aim to support farmers through price protection, environmental standards, or chemical-free farming. Each has benefits, but also limitations around...
Understanding Coffee Certifications
In brief Common certifications — Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Organic — aim to support farmers through price protection, environmental standards, or chemical-free farming. Each has benefits, but also limitations around...
Roasting
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Roasting Racemosa
In brief Coffea racemosa is a rare, naturally low-caffeine species (~0.7%) known for drought tolerance and climate resilience. Its very small bean size requires careful roasting adjustments, particularly around heat...
Roasting Racemosa
In brief Coffea racemosa is a rare, naturally low-caffeine species (~0.7%) known for drought tolerance and climate resilience. Its very small bean size requires careful roasting adjustments, particularly around heat...
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Roasting Decaf Coffee
In brief Many of the rules of thumb that apply to regular coffees do not hold when roasting decaffeinated beans. Relying solely on visual cues for roast level can be...
Roasting Decaf Coffee
In brief Many of the rules of thumb that apply to regular coffees do not hold when roasting decaffeinated beans. Relying solely on visual cues for roast level can be...
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Coffee Roasting at Home
In brief Home roasting has become niche, but offers a hands-on way to understand how heat shapes flavour, body, and aroma. Benefits include learning the craft, roasting on demand for...
Coffee Roasting at Home
In brief Home roasting has become niche, but offers a hands-on way to understand how heat shapes flavour, body, and aroma. Benefits include learning the craft, roasting on demand for...
Brewing
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The Ultimate Decaf Tiramisu
In brief This Ultimate Decaf Tiramisu keeps the richness and depth of the classic dessert while using freshly brewed specialty decaf instead of regular coffee. The recipe uses less sugar...
The Ultimate Decaf Tiramisu
In brief This Ultimate Decaf Tiramisu keeps the richness and depth of the classic dessert while using freshly brewed specialty decaf instead of regular coffee. The recipe uses less sugar...
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How Does Decaffeination Affect Coffee Flavour?
In brief Decaffeination does impact coffee flavour, but it doesn’t necessarily diminish it. With careful processing and roasting, decaf coffee can retain much of the character and complexity of the...
How Does Decaffeination Affect Coffee Flavour?
In brief Decaffeination does impact coffee flavour, but it doesn’t necessarily diminish it. With careful processing and roasting, decaf coffee can retain much of the character and complexity of the...
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Coffee Cupping
What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is a simple method used to taste and evaluate coffee. It’s commonly used by coffee professionals to assess quality and compare different coffees. Cupping...
Coffee Cupping
What is coffee cupping? Coffee cupping is a simple method used to taste and evaluate coffee. It’s commonly used by coffee professionals to assess quality and compare different coffees. Cupping...