Tag: Coffee making

While many assume decaf is caffeine-free, the FDA requires only 97% of caffeine to be removed, leaving trace amounts behind. This is achieved through specific processes, and understanding how Starbucks make decaf espresso reveals the science behind their popular low-caffeine beverages.

According to the International Standards Organization (ISO), instant coffee is defined as "the dried water-soluble product, obtained exclusively from roasted coffee by physical methods using water as the only carrying agent". Yes, this means NESCAFÉ, like all instant coffee, is made from 100% real roasted coffee beans, with water being the only other ingredient used during the production process.