As a decaf drinker, we’re always on alert for chemically processed coffee. This is why we recommend coffees that are decaffeinated with chemical-free methods like the Swiss Water Process or the ethyl-acetate process. Not only do these coffees taste better, but they’re free of potentially harmful additives too.  The state of California seems to be…

Coffee has a complicated relationship with Type-2 Diabetes. On the one hand, studies and articles point to coffee’s positive effects on diabetes. On the other, studies have also found that coffee can decrease insulin sensitivity.  So which idea is right? Will coffee reduce your risk of diabetes, or should it be avoided if you’re at-risk?…

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Can a Caffeine Free Coffee Plant Exist? We all know where decaf coffee comes from: caffeinated coffee beans. After taking a trip through the Swiss Water Process, the Ethyl Acetate Process, or any number of other methods, these beans are stripped of their caffeine and become decaf coffee beans. But what if there was a…

Here at DecafLife, we’re big fans of decaf without chemicals, and we’ve highlighted the health benefits of chemical-free decaf. But how can you tell if the decaf you’re drinking is all natural? Fortunately, the Clean Label Project has done all the hard work for you. By going to their website CheckYourDecaf.org, you can search through…

One of the biggest reasons many of us drink decaf coffee is its positive health effects. This feels especially true today, as we’re more focused than ever on the health benefits of what we drink. Just think of the rise of reishi tea, adaptogens, or CBD seltzer.  The question remains, however, what exactly are the…

The Weird, Wild History of Decaffeination The history of decaf coffee is long and colorful. It ranges from a man’s lifelong vendetta against caffeine, to a 70 year quest to refine a chemical-free decaffeination process. Oh, and Nazis make an appearance.  It's safe to say that, in the over 120 years since Ludwig Roselius first…