Coffee School - Decafs

The SWISS WATER® Process is a 100% chemical free coffee decaffeination process that results in great-tasting decaf. Most other processes use chemical solvents, like methylene chloride, to decaffeinate coffee beans. Conversely, the SWISS WATER® Process uses only water when removing caffeine, producing water processed decaf coffee.

Producing the best tasting cup of decaf is more than selecting the finest coffees for the patented flavor protection process. The commitment to quality and consistency is of equal importance and built into every step. Below are the quality assurance checks they perform on every batch of beans, designed with the sole purpose of delivering customers outstanding coffee taste, cup after cup.

Before the Coffee Is Decaffeinated -
The processors perform an initial moisture analysis and cup the coffee to ensure that it meets taste standards.

The beans are screened and cleaned to remove any dust or foreign material.

While The Beans Are Being Decaffeinated -
The coffee is continuously monitored for caffeine levels to ensure that the amount of caffeine extracted meets strict specifications. Coffees are certified 99.9% caffeine free.

After The Coffee Has Been Decaffeinated And Dried -
The moisture levels of the decaffeinated beans are checked again to ensure minimal moisture loss during drying. This is done to ensure optimal roasting performance. The caffeine content is tested again to ensure caffeine removal specifications have been met.

After The Beans Have Been Screened And Polished -
They visually examine the appearance of the coffee and cup it again to make sure of it's quality and taste.

Learn more about the SWISS WATER® Process here