The last cup of coffee can define the whole stay. Guests remember it. It is the moment that lingers after breakfast, the quiet pause before departure, the taste that decides whether they will return. Yet too many hotels end the experience with coffee that lets everything else down. At I Love Decaf, we believe a stay…
There’s a certain type of person—usually wearing a t-shirt with an espresso pun and some personality issues—who still says things like, “Decaf? What’s the point?” You’ll hear them in cafés, online forums, your aunt’s WhatsApp group. People who believe real coffee drinkers drink real coffee, by which they mean “full of caffeine and arrogance.” It’s 2025. Are…
Decaffeination. It sounds vaguely medical, like something you’d expect to hear just before a suspiciously friendly doctor snaps on a pair of latex gloves. But fear not—there’s no invasive procedure here. Instead, let’s lift the veil of mystery and reveal why the method used to decaffeinate your coffee can be the difference between “ahh” and…
From “coffee compromise” to “coffee choice” – how the UK finally fell in love with decaf The Decaf Stigma is Dead (And We Killed It) Let’s get one thing straight: if you’re still thinking decaf coffee is the sad, flavorless cousin of “real” coffee, you’re living in the past. The UK coffee scene has undergone…
Every coworking space has that one person who drinks six coffees before lunch and then spends the afternoon vibrating near the printer. We love their enthusiasm, but maybe it is time for an upgrade. At I Love Decaf, we make coffee for the thinkers, tinkerers and doers who need energy without the emotional rollercoaster. It is…
We love convenience. Who doesn’t? One click, next day, boom—new dog slippers. But when it comes to artisan coffee—especially decaf—the same rules don’t always apply. One of our lovely customers recently said, “The coffee is great but if you’re competing against Amazon I’m afraid the logistics need some considerable improvement.” And we hear you. We…
Let’s get one thing straight: decaf isn’t just a watered-down version of real coffee. It’s not regular coffee’s sad little sibling or a caffeine-free charity case. It’s a bold, delicious, stand-alone drink that’s long overdue its own seat at the grown-up drinks table. Right now, decaf is stuck playing understudy. It’s marketed as “just like…
You bought decent decaf. It smells good. It looks good. And somehow, when you drink it—it tastes like dishwater. What happened? Odds are, it’s not the coffee. It’s the method. Here are the five most common mistakes people make when brewing pre-ground decaf—and how to fix them fast. 1. Using boiling water Boiling water kills…
You have heard the whispers. “You can’t get crema with decaf.” Or worse: “Crema only happens with real coffee.” Uttered with the confidence of someone who has never actually tried, usually by the same person who insists a curry isn’t a curry unless it takes three days off your life. Wrong on both counts. Decaf…
Making espresso at home can feel like a personal feud with your kitchen. Add decaf to the mix, and you might start questioning all your life choices. But trust us—it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to pull a genuinely decent shot of decaf espresso without smashing your tamper or crying into your…