Is ristretto caffeine free? The definitive guide to caffeine levels in your coffee
                                
                                
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                                While many assume 'decaf' means 'caffeine-free,' decaffeinated coffee, including a decaf ristretto, actually contains trace amounts of caffeine. This important distinction reveals that no standard ristretto is ever caffeine-free by nature and even specially processed versions retain a minuscule amount of the stimulant. To understand what's in your cup, it's crucial to differentiate between a standard ristretto and its decaf counterpart.