FAQ
Is decaf coffee full of chemicals?
At Blue Spruce Decaf Coffee Co. we only use the 100% CHEMICAL FREE swiss water method of decaffeination. This method uses only water, temperature and time. However, there are brands that use methyl chloride and ethyl acetate to decaffeinate coffee.
Coffee must have 97% of the caffeine removed to get a designation as decaffeinated. Blue Spruce Decaf Coffee Co. uses the swiss water process, which is 99.9% decaffeinated. This is as close as any decaffeinated coffee can be to 100% decaffeinated.
The answer is yes, decaffeinated coffee has all of the same antioxidants as regular coffee. It has also been reported that regularly drinking decaffeinated coffee can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Is caffeine safe during pregnancy?
There is varying opinions on how much caffeine is safe during pregnancy , ultimately it comes down to personal choice. If you decide to choose decaf, the swiss water method of decaffeination is 100% chemical free and a certifiably organic method of decaffeinating coffee. This is the method that we choose at Blue Spruce Decaf Coffee Co.
All of our coffee is whole bean. The main difference between pre-ground and whole bean coffee is freshness, flavor and scent. When using pre-ground coffee there is the convenience of not having to grind your own coffee and doing it improperly but you are taking away from the freshness and the length of time it has until it goes stale. The benefit of whole bean coffee is having the freshest cup possible every time.
Grind type really depends on the method that you are using to brew your coffee, we have detailed below what we feel will deliver the best cup.
Coarse Grind: Percolator / French Press: Looking like large grounds of sea salt, coarse coffee is ground mainly for percolators and French presses. This allows for a special brewing method where the coffee sits in hot water and is removed through a screen mesh, as opposed to being sprinkled on by the head of a conventional brewer.
Auto Drip: Flat Bottom Filter: This grind type is finer than coarse, yet still very grainy and feels like rough sand. It is perfect for flat bottom filter coffee brewers and vacuum pots.
All Purpose: Drip Grind / Keurig® My K-Cup: For most coffee regulars who just want a good brew, this is the grind type we recommend. Sitting in the middle of the grind type spectrum, this coffee is evenly granular, more along the lines of table salt and can be used in either flat bottom or cone filters. We have also verified it to be best suited for all reusable k-cups.
Fine: Cone Filter / Keurig® My K-Cup (Strong): Extensively tested in our kitchens, fine ground coffee is a tad smoother than white sugar and perfect for cone coffee makers.It is also great for the reusable My K-Cup®if you are looking for a stronger type brew. We do not recommend this grind type for the other reusable single serve cups as it can lead to a restricted water flow.
Espresso: Espresso grind is very fine yet you should still be able to feel small coffee grains. This grind is also very important as when brewing espresso, small changes in grind type are amplified more so than any other type of brew and going too fine may even clog your portafilter.
Your beans’greatest enemies are air, moisture, heat, and light.
To preserve your beans’ fresh roasted flavoras long as possible, store them in the Blue Spruce Decaf Coffee Co. bag or any other opaque, air-tight container in a dark and cool location.
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