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Coffee addict
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How do you find decaf? I'm not an addict really and a bit off it during pregnancy but decaf lavazza grounds work well in our machine and i also like decaf cheapy instant coffees. But then i don't drink coffee for the caffeine hit ...so i may be different. In fact caffeine has a horrible affect on me (feel unwell & extremely anxious) so i have finally learned to say no. I also have decaf tea wherever possible.
I believe decaf still contains some caffeine but obviously is an amount i personally can tolerate and i don't drink it frequently sp should be fine for my pregnancy.
Do you drink for the taste or for the caffeine?? Herbal teas\regular teas don't always cut it as i like the treat of a milky coffee.
I believe decaf still contains some caffeine but obviously is an amount i personally can tolerate and i don't drink it frequently sp should be fine for my pregnancy.
Do you drink for the taste or for the caffeine?? Herbal teas\regular teas don't always cut it as i like the treat of a milky coffee.
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Thanks for the reply.
I drink coffee for the taste. I've read that the chemical process of decaffeinating coffee is worse than drinking caffeinated coffee. I'll look into alternatives.
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I love my coffee and tea!!! If I'm being honest I haven't changed my habits...apart from less tea as it seems to make my heartburn worse? In my first tri I was on decaf but suffered terrible headaches from the withdrawal. In second tri I decided to have a coffee when I'd meet up with friends. And now I still drink coffee when I fancy it even though I know I shouldn't as it's not recommended
Hi,
Are you referring to solvent based decaffeination? I don't think that's widely used anymore and it seems possible to find the process used by some of the major brands. I dont claim to know all the science or have all the facts but there's a few interesting reads out there as I agree you can't be too careful!!
Lavazza came up among one of the best tasting in an article I found (granted not a recent one) but anyway Lavazza use the C02 method for decaffeination which is not solvent based. I've read this claim too 'There are no residues or toxic by-products in this decaffeination method. In addition, CO2 is an organic substance of great purity, and in its supercritical state shows great promise as a replacement for toxic solvents across industries.' -https://lifespa.com/decaf-safe/
This also makes an interesting read about the various processes:
http://coffeeconfidential.org/health/decaffeination/
Anyway, if you prefer not to go the decaf route - I hope you can find a tasty alternative!
Are you referring to solvent based decaffeination? I don't think that's widely used anymore and it seems possible to find the process used by some of the major brands. I dont claim to know all the science or have all the facts but there's a few interesting reads out there as I agree you can't be too careful!!
Lavazza came up among one of the best tasting in an article I found (granted not a recent one) but anyway Lavazza use the C02 method for decaffeination which is not solvent based. I've read this claim too 'There are no residues or toxic by-products in this decaffeination method. In addition, CO2 is an organic substance of great purity, and in its supercritical state shows great promise as a replacement for toxic solvents across industries.' -https://lifespa.com/decaf-safe/
This also makes an interesting read about the various processes:
http://coffeeconfidential.org/health/decaffeination/
Anyway, if you prefer not to go the decaf route - I hope you can find a tasty alternative!
Thanks Mel. That was informative and reassuring
