Caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical element in coffee beans. There are three different processes utilized to decaffeinate coffee. These process are; (i) a water process, (ii) a chemical process, or (iii) a gas process. Most gourmet coffees are water processed, while lower grade commercial coffees are mostly chemically processed. Water plays a key role in both the water and chemical decaffeination processes.
This article was published on Tuesday 25 March, 2008.
