Decaf espresso beans
Energy: Negligible as brewed, unsweetened (planning figure - the product label is the final reference)
How this figure was derived
- Read from
- Negligible as brewed, unsweetened
- Energy density
- 0 kcal
- Basis
- Contributes no energy at any quantity.
A planning figure, not a laboratory analysis. It is here so a recipe can be reasoned about, not so it can be declared on a menu.
Shelf life: Sealed: months per bag date. Decaf often fades a little faster than regular — buy smaller bags and rotate.
Storage: Airtight, cool, dark; keep it clearly separated from the caffeinated blend to avoid mix-ups.
- Evening lattes and cappuccinos without the caffeine load
- Decaf Spanish latte or mocha on request
- The safe default for caffeine-sensitive guests
Dial in separately from the house blend — decaf usually needs its own grind setting and often runs faster; single-dose it if there is no dedicated hopper.
Not caffeine-free — a small residual amount remains, so say 'low caffeine', never 'zero', to guests who ask for medical or pregnancy reasons.