Good flavour however a little too weak for my taste.
Great flavour and a nice strong coffee.
Very nice flavour however it was not strong enough for my taste.
As a self confessed coffee snob I think this coffee is tremendous.
Real coffee. Nothing artificial.
Swiss Water Process decaf — 100% chemical-free, 100% flavour. Award-winning coffee that happens to be decaf.
Shop Definitely DecafAll the good stuff, none of the jitters
Polyphenols preserved
Antioxidants that survive the Swiss Water Process
Liver-friendly
Coffee’s protective compounds without the caffeine load
Sleep-compatible
Enjoy coffee after 3pm without paying for it at midnight
Award-winning taste
Great Taste Awards across the range
How much caffeine are we talking about?
*Approximate — varies by brew method and serving size. See the full breakdown →
How the decaf methods compare
| Method | Process agent | Flavour retention | Organic certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Water® Process | Pure water & Green Coffee Extract | High — only caffeine is removed | ✓ Yes |
| Direct solvent | Methylene chloride | Moderate — solvent residue risk | ✗ No |
| CO₂ process | Supercritical CO₂ | Generally good | ✓ Yes |
Why the method matters
Traditional methods can suffer from:
Chemical solvents
Most commercial decaf uses methylene chloride or ethyl acetate to strip caffeine. It works, but it also strips flavour — and leaves chemical residues behind.
Bland taste
Ever noticed decaf tastes flat? That’s the process, not the bean. Harsh extraction destroys the compounds that make coffee taste like coffee.
Hidden processing
Most brands don’t tell you which decaf method they use. If they don’t say, there’s usually a reason.
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