This article appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of Discover magazine as "Dissecting Decaf." Subscribe for more stories like these. For many of us, a cup of coffee is the first thing on our minds ...

For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters in others. That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead. I ...

Decaf coffee may not be the first choice for those seeking a caffeine kick, but it has emerged as a compelling alternative for coffee lovers who want to enjoy the taste and warmth of coffee without ...

In a coffee-obsessed nation like Australia, asking for decaf can lead to strange looks — much like asking for a water at the pub. "When I ran a cafe years ago, I would have pooh-poohed people who ...

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It’s a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can’t get ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters in others.

For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are petitioning the US Food and Drug Administration to ban a key chemical ...

It’s a kick-start for the day, a jolt many of us need to power through, and one of the last socially acceptable addictions. It’s only when we have to go without coffee that we realise how badly we ...

Decaf coffee has been thrown under the barista bus for quite a while. And perhaps for good reason, as for too many years, there was hardly an option in the field worth brewing. Alas, times continue to ...