Recommend a good decaf coffee - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Drago · #16 12-11-2015, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS

What the hell is decaffeinated coffee and what the hell is it for?

I think you can use it to clean battery terminals

OM617YOTA · #17 12-17-2015, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the replies, folks. My apologies for posting this and bailing.

I've since discovered that my favorite supermarket has decent decaf, fresh ground.

chasinthesun · #18 12-22-2015, 06:24 PM

I asked for just a plain blk small coffee at Starbucks ,waaayyy to much caffeine ,they push the stuff like they have shareholders with a profit margin in mind.Caffeine is not a drug but people are addicted to its affects like a drug.

strelnik · #19 12-22-2015, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OM617YOTA

I recently cut myself off caffeine for many health benefits, and am looking for a decent decaf coffee. I am very much not a fan of dark roasts. I've tried most of the store brand decaf coffees, as well as Pero/Postum and a couple other "substitutes" which I found severely lacking.

What have you folks used?

I'm also experimenting with roasting barley and wheat in a hot air popcorn popper and then grinding it and brewing it. Not sure how that'll turn out, the results thus far are frankly not encouraging.

Consider a Swiss water decaf, since the other decafs remove caffeine using formaldehyde. I'm just saying...

elchivito · #20 12-22-2015, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasinthesun

Caffeine is not a drug but people are addicted to its affects like a drug.

By what definition is caffeine "not a drug"? It's a physically addictive central nervous system stimulant, not unlike, in that respect, cocaine and amphetamine.

Skid Row Joe · #21 12-22-2015, 10:41 PM

Personally, whatever decaf I went with, it'd have to be the grounds and freshly brewed type.

OM617YOTA · #22 12-22-2015, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strelnik

Consider a Swiss water decaf, since the other decafs remove caffeine using formaldehyde. I'm just saying...

I looked into decaf methods before switching, as I didn't want to get traces of something worse! I did not find a single method using formaldehyde. Got a link?

Joseph_Conrad · #23 12-23-2015, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strelnik

I don't understand this post at all.

That's okay.

Anyway, I like the taste of coffee and the warmth of both regular and decaf. It's not just about the caffeine, which is indeed a hellava drug.

My preferred method of brewing is pour over but I also use an aeropress, stovetop espresso maker, French press and a drip machine. Each of which produce a different cup of coffee, but ultimately are all delicious.

OM617YOTA · #24 12-23-2015, 08:02 PM

Let's try and keep the political stuff in the right section.

I have pour over, french press, and your basic drip pot for large volumes. Folgers decaf turned out to be nearly undrinkable, very sour.

My manager at work makes HORRID coffee. Just disgusting stuff, mix axle grease with diesel oil and add turpentine and you have an approximation. Today I bought a small bag of charcoal briquettes and taped his name to it, and sat it on the coffee shelf with the rest of the coffee.

Joseph_Conrad · #25 12-23-2015, 09:43 PM

I really think you'll be happier with decaf from a small roaster. The suggestion I offered in my first post is a great one, sure it's a bit pricey. Also, grinding your beans fresh in a decent burr grinder for consistency makes a huge difference as does the temperature of your water. If you keep looking you'll find the smooth cup you're looking for.