Question 1

is the decaf swiss water processed?

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Hello, we here at Gaviña, use the Methylene Chloride method. Please see a brief explanation below of the entire process:

There are two methods of decaffeinating: Direct and Indirect:
In the direct contact method, the green coffee is placed in a rotating drum and softened by steam or approximately 30 minutes. They are then rinsed for about 10 hours with methylene chloride, which removed the caffeine. 
The solvent is drained away and the bans are steamed again to evaporate any remaining solvent. Virtually no solvent residue remains after roasting the coffee.

In the direct contact method, sometimes referred to as the “water process”, the green coffee soaks in a water/coffee solution near boiling for several hours. The solution draws out the caffeine and unfortunately flavor elements and oils.

The caffeine/water mixture is drained away and treated with methylene chloride, which absorbs the caffeine. The mixture is then heated to evaporate the solvent and caffeine. The newly treated mixture is then reunited with the green coffee and allowed to regain most of the coffee oils and flavor. The solvent never touched the green coffee.

The information about decaffeination process was quoted from a publication about Extraction Optimization in Food Engineering (CRC press, 2003).
The green coffee suppliers guarantee that the coffees are decaffeinated no less than 97.5% as established by the U.S. FDA. We hope this information has been helpful.

Question 2

Can this be used with pour over coffee making single cup?

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You can use it for a pour over. However, the fine grind is not a pour over grind. Pour over would be more coarse. You can make it work. Have a good filter.

Question 3

Is this for a coffee maker or can I add it to a tbsp of hot water then add to iced coffee?

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We only use it in an espresso machine, and have not tried adding it to hot water.  My inclination is that it needs both hot water and pressure to make coffee.  If it is added as you have prescribed, your Iced coffee will have grounds in it.  Hope this is helpful.

Question 4

How much caffeine is in a serving?

Accepted Answer

This is sold as a decaf espresso, which is why I bought it. It does not keep me awake when I drink it at night like regular caffeinated coffee. However, it could contain a small amount of caffeine.

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Gavina Decaf Espresso Extra Fine Grind, 10 Ounce Can

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