About Decaffeinated Coffee
Monday, February 16th, 2009
Caffeine is a mild natural stimulant that is found in many plant species. Its function in the plant is to serve as a natural pesticide for certain insects that are enemies of the plant. As far as human consumption is concerned, caffeine has many sources, including chocolate, tea, and, of course, coffee. In the US, almost 90% of Americans consume caffeine daily.
All coffees naturally contain caffeine. However, gourmet Arabica coffee beans, such as we use exclusively, contain 40% to 50% less caffeine than the harsher, more common Robusta beans, which are used in commercial canned coffees. Most Arabica coffees contain between 70 and 150 mg of caffeine per cup.
