How much caffeine does it take to be considered decaf?
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards, coffee must have at least 97% of its caffeine removed to be labeled decaffeinated. However, this means trace amounts remain, leaving many to wonder exactly how much caffeine does it take to be considered decaf and what that means for their daily intake.