This article appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of Discover magazine as "Dissecting Decaf." Subscribe for more stories like these.
The Century-Old Process of Making Decaf Coffee
Removing caffeine from coffee is complicated, but the process hasn't changed much in the past hundred years.
Jun 16, 2021 6:00 PMMar 21, 2023 8:11 PM
Coffee without caffeine: It’s less bold, but won’t leave you with the jitters. The production process requires chemicals, filters and a lot of work. (Credit: CammerayDave/Dreamstime)
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