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Unlike most of our decaf coffees, our CO2 Decaf Colombian beans are decaffeinated using a carbon dioxide process originally developed in Germany, as a natural alternative to the methylene chloride process that has become the industry standard.
These large beans create a medium bodied and sweet tasting coffee with a rich flavor and aroma. The full flavor is maintained in the bean, and it is every bit as delicious as our regular Colombian Supremo.
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So, how does CO2 decaffeination work? The coffee beans are steamed and then soaked in liquid carbon dioxide in a high pressure environment which effectively moves the caffeine from the beans into the carbon dioxide. The “caffeinated carbon dioxide” can then be run through a filter to remove the caffeine, so the carbon dioxide can be reused to decaffeinate more beans. Recycling at its best!
