Decaffeinated: the great misunderstanding of specialty coffee

May 1, 2026Carrera Café

DEMYSTIFICATION

DECAFFEINATED

The big misunderstanding of specialty coffee

Guide • 5 min read


Decaf has a bad reputation. Many associate it with bland vending machine coffee. That's a mistake. With a good decaffeination process and an excellent starting bean, decaf is a full-fledged beverage.

UNDERSTAND

HOW IT WORKS

Decaffeination processes


Caffeine is removed from the green bean before roasting. What matters is the process used: some preserve the flavors, others destroy them.

★ THE BEST

Supercritical CO2 process

Pressurized CO2 extracts only the caffeine, without affecting aromatic compounds. Result: a decaf that very closely resembles the original coffee. This is the most prized process, used by specialty roasters.

CAFFEINE REMOVED

97–99%

FLAVORS PRESERVED

Excellent

SOLVENT

Natural CO2

Swiss Water process

No chemicals: water loaded with aromas is used to "wash" out the caffeine. More accessible, good results. Industry standard for organic and specialty coffees.

CAFFEINE REMOVED

99.9%

CHEMICAL

Zero solvent

OUR SELECTION

TOKAD'S DECAF

"Le Décaf" by Tokad


Tokad crafted "Le Décaf" as a full blend. A bean selected for its aromatic strength, decaffeinated by water process, carefully roasted to reveal a rich and smooth coffee even without caffeine.

NOTES

Hazelnut, praline

PROCESS

Water (Swiss Water)

IDEAL

After 4 PM

Why drink decaf?

SENSITIVITY

Some people are very sensitive to caffeine. Decaf lets them enjoy the ritual and taste of coffee without the side effects.

TIME OF DAY

After 4 PM, a decaf espresso is pleasure without insomnia. The evening coffee ritual, without compromise.

PREGNANCY

Pregnant or breastfeeding people often choose decaf to limit their caffeine intake while still enjoying coffee.

NO COMPROMISE

TOKAD'S DECAF


Order Tokad's Decaf. Available in 250g. Proof that decaf can be excellent.

ORDER THE DECAF

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