Decaf coffee, explained.

Decaf is coffee that has had most of its caffeine removed, usually while the beans are still green, before roasting. After that, it's roasted, ground, and brewed like any other coffee.

Removing caffeine is only half the job. Both Coff coffees use water-based decaffeination, according to our roasting partner. These methods aim to draw caffeine from green coffee while preserving as much of its aroma and flavor character as possible.

That is why process matters to us: decaf should still have body, a clear roast identity, and a reason to take another sip. Paper Sun uses the Swiss Water Process; Blue Arcade is described as water-process decaf. We name each method only as specifically as our supplier does.

Both coffees are decaf, but they take different paths to the cup. These are the current details from our roasting partner.

Whole bean lets you grind for the brewer you use, from drip to French press. Adjust your grind and brew recipe to suit your cup.

Start with roast and the kind of cup you enjoy. Paper Sun is our medium-roast Peruvian decaf; Blue Arcade is our dark-roast option. Both come as 12 oz whole bean. Compare the roast, origin, and process details above, then visit the product pages for current availability.

A decaffeination method is one useful detail, but it does not describe the entire cup. Origin, roasting, grinding, and brewing all play a part in the coffee experience.

Begin with the recipe you already use for your brewer. Grind close to brewing, measure your coffee and water, and change one variable at a time. If the cup is not where you want it, adjust the grind or strength and compare the next brew.

Keep a short note of the coffee, grind setting, recipe, and what you tasted. That is more useful for finding your daily cup than expecting every decaf to behave the same way.