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Decaf tastes and appears similar to regular coffee. However, it contains little or no caffeine. Coffee beans have caffeine but manufacturers steam or soak unroasted beans using water and chemicals like methylene chloride, activated charcoal, ethyl acetate, or activated charcoal to eliminate it or lessen the percentage. It is called the decaffeination process, which is conducted before roasting the beans.
Today, people are getting more and more health conscious, so are switching to decaf iced coffee. You can read more about decaf recipes on the Dash of Vigor blog.
Health benefits of decaf
1. Organic decaffeination process
Swiss water process is used to make the decaf. Only water is used, so decaf coffee is considered organic. The Swiss water process method is used on mostly high-grade coffees. The flavor of coffee in decaf is not lost during the decaffeination process even though there is a loss of 99 9% caffeine.
2. Low addictive stimulants
Caffeine holds natural addictive properties, which can lead to dependence. People struggling with an eating disorder or insomnia can get easily addicted to caffeine. With decaf, the percentage of stimulants is negligible yet you can enjoy the energy boost, stay alert and work more. However, the taste of decaf and regular coffee is the same.
3. Lowers heart problems
Studies have reported the health potential of decaf coffee. Drinking it can reduce heart ailment risks. A research report states that the participant showed notable improvement in flow-mediated dilation.
How to make iced decaf coffee?
You can switch to a healthy version of coffee. Decaf tastes like coffee and can be made at home. It is a no-heat method.
Method 1: One-minute cool decaf coffee
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. decaf instant coffee
- 2 tsp. sugar or sweetener
- 1 tsp. warm water
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup milk of any kind
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
How to prepare?
- Mix decaf coffee with warm water and stir until it dissolves.
- Add cold water, sugar, and vanilla. Stir the blend well.
- In a tall glass put some ice cubes and pour the mixture on it.
- Add milk and serve the iced decaf coffee instantly.
Method 2: Starbucks copycat
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine decaf powder
- 4 cups filtered water
How to prepare?
- In a large jar put finely ground decaf powder and pour water gently on it.
- Stir the mixture and close the jar.
- Let the jar stay overnight on the countertop or kitchen table.
- The longer you will leave it the stronger coffee you get. How much time to leave depends on your taste?
- Use a fine mesh bag and strain the seeped coffee.
- You can keep the brew in the fridge.
- For flavors add vanilla extract [1 tsp.] or sprinkle cinnamon [1/4th tsp.] or caramel syrup [1 tsp.].
- Nondairy options include oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.
Method 3 – Decaf iced coffee with beans
Ingredients
- Decaf coffee beans
- Ice
- Cold water
How to prepare?
- Grind the decaf coffee beans.
- If you are making an entire pot then fill the water tank up appropriately.
- Start the brew cycle of your coffeemaker.
- When the brew cycle is completed allow the coffee to cool.
- In a tall glass, add ice cubes and pour the cool decaf coffee on the ice and instantly enjoy the coolness.
Rather than looking to the Starbucks store for a decaf, it is sensible to make your homemade iced decaf and enjoy it!
