How SLO Roasted Coffee is Decaffeinated

Our gourmet Arabica green beans that we use are first sent to Europe for decaffeination. For many years Europe has lead the way in decaffeination technology. Their unique process ensures that every cup is 99.97% free of caffeine.

The decaf coffees that we use are decaffeinated by the Direct-Contact decaffeination process. The green beans are steamed to bring the caffeine to the surface of the bean. The coffee is then treated with an organic solvent that bonds directly to the caffeine. The beans are then hit with steam to remove any traces of solvent or caffeine.

The coffee is then either air or vacuum dried to remove any moisture. When the process is completed, it is shipped to SLO Roasted 99.97% free of all caffeine.