Consumer AwarenessDepending on which of the above methods is used, the loss of coffee flavor and aroma in the brewed beverage will vary. The minuscule solvent residues that may exist in the beans following decaffeination are considered safe and will not detract from your enjoyment of true gourmet coffee. As described above, every method of de- caffeination uses water. Coffees, therefore, that carry a "Water Processed" label are not necessarily decaffeinated by the "Swiss Water Process." Also, coffee may be described as "naturally decaffeinated." This phrase is a marketing term that suggests the coffee has been decaffeinated by a natural process; no specific "natural process" exists. |