• Residual solvents are a byproduct of certain decaffeination and extraction processes. While regulated, their presence in finished coffee is not typically

A fine organic Assam tea, specially selected to retain full flavour after decaffeination. Ideal for taking out & about or for catering use.

Born into coffee cultivation but trained in environmental conservation, Tesfaye Bekele returned to his native Guji to lead reforestation efforts after devastating wildfire, ultimately founding Suke Qu...

The FDA has now closed public comment on the usage of methylene chloride in the coffee decaffeination process.

The FDA has now closed public comment on the usage of methylene chloride in the coffee decaffeination process.

The FDA has now closed public comment on the usage of methylene chloride in the coffee decaffeination process, with a decision yet to be made. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of [...] The post Will the FDA Ban Methylene Chloride in Decaf Coffee? The Industry is Awaiting a Decision appeared first on Barista Magazine Online.

Decaf is not zero caffeine, at 7 Brew or anywhere else. A standard decaffeinated coffee retains roughly 2 to 15 milligrams of caffeine per serving, according to FDA guidance on decaffeination standards, which matters if you are ordering decaf for a medical reason rather than just personal preference. This guide walks through exactly what 7 Brew's decaf option is, how much residual caffeine to actually expect, and the honest, sometimes uncertain answer to whether you can get a decaf version of a flavored specialty drink like the Blondie.

The FDA closed a reopened comment period on a petition seeking to remove methylene chloride and three other solvents from food-additive rules.

The Swiss Water Process (Switzerland 9.15) and supercritical CO2 (Germany 8.58) are the most democratic decaffeination methods. Colombia (6.89) and Costa Rica (8.00) are the best bean origins.

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A common cleaning chemical has quietly permeated groundwater, air, and everyday products, raising concerns about its long-term impact on human health. A widely used industrial chemical may be contribu...

A common cleaning chemical has quietly permeated groundwater, air, and everyday products, raising concerns about its long-term impact on human health. A widely used industrial chemical may be contributing to the rapid rise of the world’s fastest-growing brain condition: Parkinson’s disease. Trichloroethylene (TCE) has been widely used for more than a century in products and processes ranging from metal degreasing to fabric cleaning and even coffee decaffeination. Its use peaked in the United States in the 1970s, when more than 600 million pounds were produced annually, about two pounds per person. Although its use has declined, its environmental legacy remains. The chemical has contaminated major sites across the country, including Camp Lejeune and numerous Superfund locations, and is found in a significant portion of U.S. groundwater. Health Risks and Hidden Exposure Health risks linked to TCE are well documented. It is a known carcinogen, associated with miscarriages and congenital heart defects, and tied to a 500 percent increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. What makes it particularly concerning is how easily exposure can occur without detection. TCE does not stay contained. It seeps into soil and groundwater, forming underground plumes that can travel long distances and shift over time. One such...