Does an Orange Cap Mean Decaf?: Unpacking the Tradition Behind the Color-Coded Brew
                                
                                
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                                Dating back to the 1930s and a brilliant marketing move by the Sanka brand, the distinctive orange lid on a coffee pot is a signal that this brew is caffeine-free. So, **does orange cap mean decaf**? Yes, in many traditional settings, it does, with implications for your nutrition diet.