Tag: How decaf is made

Nespresso ensures its decaffeinated pods contain less than 0.1% residual caffeine, adhering to strict regulatory standards. This high level of caffeine removal is achieved through a precise and natural decaffeination process that starts with green coffee beans, well before they are ever roasted.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a product labeled 'decaffeinated' must have at least 97% of its caffeine removed. This means your Starbucks decaffeinated coffee, like any other decaf, still contains a small amount of caffeine. But how much is a 'small amount'?