Thursday, August 28, 2008

Decaf Gourmet Coffee: Same Great Taste


One of the most famous substances that coffee is known for is caffeine. Caffeine is one of nature's natural stimulants. As a stimulant, coffee has the tendency to increase a persons heart rate, increase or cause insomnia, increases the senses, makes the brain function at a higher level, acts as a diuretic, and increases the blood flow through out the body. This may sound pleasant to many individuals. However, other people do not receive this stimulating affect with the appreciative attitude as others. Of course, coffee manufacturers do not want to leave anyone out of the loop. They have revolutionized a whole new type of coffee bean: decaf gourmet coffee beans.

The trick for coffee manufacturers is to not negatively affect the taste and aroma of the coffee in the decaf process. During the decaf process, the coffee beans are soaked to remove the excess oils and materials that contain the caffeine. Once the coffee beans are soaked appropriately, the coffee beans are roasted as usual for premium coffee. This intensive process creates the best decaf gourmet coffee that is later exported around the world. Which means it soon finds itself safely packaged and shipped to a retail shop near you.

It is important to remember that Arabic coffee, not Robust coffee, is used to create the best decaf gourmet coffee. Arabic coffee is grown in hot and dry areas. The higher the altitude, the denser the coffees bean. A denser coffee bean means a better decaf gourmet coffee for consumers around the world. In addition, only Arabic beans contain the high quality needed for gourmet coffee beans: both decaf and regular coffee. Moisture in a growing coffee bean stunts the productive growth and creates a less flavorful and aromatic coffee bean.

Decaf gourmet coffee comes in most of the same options and choices as the regular coffee beans. Many people notice a unique, different taste associated with decaf gourmet coffee. However, many people agree that the unique features contained within gourmet decaf coffee bring a pleasant and refreshing change. Those that enjoy a truly good cup of coffee, get the coffee without the stimulating factors associated with regular coffee. Deciding to try decaf coffee is an opportunity to try something unique. Although decaf coffee is similar to regular coffee, the difference is more evident to many coffee drinkers. Drinking decaf may take time to adjust too.

Decaf coffee is usually sold along side regular coffee in all retail shops. The specialty coffees are commonly in both regular and decaf as well. Decaf and regular coffees are sold side-by-side in retail shops. Decaf coffee customers are increasing and growing in strength and as they grow, coffee manufacturers are recognizing the importance of meeting the demands of both markets equally. Opportunity has called, and coffee manufacturers have met the cry. Take a look at those decaf coffees along side your regular coffee. For a coffee experience minus the stimulating affect of caffeine, give decaf gourmet coffee a chance.

By Tana Ticer

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