Tag: Caffeine free myth

Over 50% of the world's coffee production is turned into instant coffee, but many consumers are still confused about its properties. A common misconception is that instant coffee is caffeine free. This is not true, and even decaffeinated instant coffee is not 100% devoid of the stimulant.

While decaf coffee is often perceived as a uniform, caffeine-free product, research from the Journal of Analytical Toxicology found decaf espresso samples varied significantly in caffeine content, with some containing up to 15.8 mg per serving. Does all decaf coffee have the same amount of caffeine? The answer is a definitive no, and the reasons are many.