Like a lot of people, my wife and I find it hard to get to sleep if we indulge in a nice espresso in the evening
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Which is a shame, as we love our coffee and look longingly at the Lelit sitting idle on the kitchen bench after dinner. Did we invest in this machine to only use it in the morning (where it nevertheless serves a vital function as a supplier of delicious and much needed caffeine)?
Which has had me thinking about decaf. I cant remember the last time I had one, but I think it must have been bland and unsatisfying, because Ive steered clear for years. So, before having another crack, I thought Id post a few questions:
- how is decaf made (or "decaffed")?
- can a decaf taste as good as a good "regular"?
- how much caffeine is removed and is there a correlation between taste and caffeine?
- are there any quality decafs on the market?
Please excuse my ignorance on this topic, but Im really undecided as to whether to try to overcome my entrenched prejudice against decaf or not. To me, its been a bit like alcohol free wine or skim milk (yech!), not worth consideration.
Are there any CSers who can enlighten me?
Thanks,
Greg.

Which is a shame, as we love our coffee and look longingly at the Lelit sitting idle on the kitchen bench after dinner. Did we invest in this machine to only use it in the morning (where it nevertheless serves a vital function as a supplier of delicious and much needed caffeine)?
Which has had me thinking about decaf. I cant remember the last time I had one, but I think it must have been bland and unsatisfying, because Ive steered clear for years. So, before having another crack, I thought Id post a few questions:
- how is decaf made (or "decaffed")?
- can a decaf taste as good as a good "regular"?
- how much caffeine is removed and is there a correlation between taste and caffeine?
- are there any quality decafs on the market?
Please excuse my ignorance on this topic, but Im really undecided as to whether to try to overcome my entrenched prejudice against decaf or not. To me, its been a bit like alcohol free wine or skim milk (yech!), not worth consideration.
Are there any CSers who can enlighten me?
Thanks,
Greg.
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