Urth Decaf Coffees—Some of the Healthiest in the World

Very rarely can you find a decaffeinated espresso that is on par with its regular, caffeinated sibling. But Urth Caffé takes great care and expertise to craft and provide a decaf espresso that is rich, thick, chocolatey and delicious.

A hit of smoke on the finish with echoes of caramel & tobacco—this is a decaf that does not disappoint and will never make you miss or long for its caffeinated counterpart. 

All of Urth's decaf beans go through a rigorous decaffeination process that removes 99.9% of the caffeine to give you one of the most caffeine-free cups available. Not only that, but Urth Caffé uses the Natural Mountain Water Process, guaranteeing a clean coffee that has 100% no chemicals used to decaffeinate it.

Left: Testing the roast at Urth Caffé's roasting facility in Hawthorne, California. Right: Urth's delicious and perfectly roasted French Roast Decaf.

This results in a delicious healthy—and I think—the most satisfying and authentic-style decaf espresso in the world. Urth Caffé also offers decaffeinated options of Classic French Roast Decaf and World Peace™ Decaf. 

A pot of Urth Caffé's expertly prepared French Roast - available as regular or decaf. 

And did you know that many decaffeinated coffees are decaffeinated using toxic chemicals that are harmful for your health? Many decaffeinated coffees use chemical solvents like methylene chloride or ethyl acetate to remove the caffeine from coffee beans. With this method of decaffeination, the coffee beans are either boiled or steamed and then are either rinsed repeatedly in or soaked with these chemicals to remove the caffeine.  

Methylene chloride is considered a carcinogen by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and though the EPA has banned the use of methylene chloride, the FDA still allows a small percentage (0.001%) of methylene chloride to remain in coffee beans and be consumed. Many advocate groups have petitioned the FDA to ban methylene chloride all together from decaf coffee, but as of the date of this writing, it still remains. 

According to Consumer Reports, "Coffee producers will sometimes say that beans decaffeinated with ethyl acetate are 'naturally decaffeinated' because the compound is naturally found in some produce. But as with methylene chloride, the ethyl acetate is typically produced synthetically and carries some risks at high doses." It is interesting to note that ethyl acetate is used in nail polish remover and methylene chloride is used in formulas to strip paint, among other things.

Urth Caffé has never, ever used any chemical processing in decaffeinating their organic and heirloom (non-GMO) beans. They have only ever used the Natural Mountain Water Process resulting in a pure, clean cup which is 100% chemical free and 99.9% caffeine free. This process offers the truest, richest flavor with the least caffeine of any decaf method. 

Left: Roasting Urth's exquisite organic decaffeinated beans at our Roasting facility in Hawthorne, California.

Right: Urth's organic (non-GMO) coffee bagged and ready to be roasted. 

I know, personally, what first drew me to Urth Caffé when their Melrose location opened was the fact that they served a delicious decaf espresso that tasted as good as (or better may I say) than the espresso I had enjoyed in Italy. And they used the Natural Mountain Water Process of decaffeination—a process and type of decaffeination that was nearly impossible to find at the time.  

I had experienced severe headaches after drinking my morning name-brand decaf and had finally figured out that it was a direct result of the chemicals used to decaffeinate the coffee. Something that was supposed to be healthy, was actually harmful. 

Since then, many studies have come out confirming the health hazards of the chemical decaffeination process and the health benefits of the Natural Water Process.  

Urth Caffé has always been on the forefront of ecologically sustainable coffee and healthy practices. They use only the top 1% of the world's heirloom, organic yield. Urth's dedication to providing exceptionally clean healthful coffee came from an eco-conscious ethos that it has stood by and maintained since its inception. 

Urth Caffé's Latté featuring our world-renowned latté art. Available both caffeinated and decaffeinated. 

And though Urth's Italia™ Espresso Decaf is truly exceptional, their French Roast Decaf—with its silky taste and notes of molasses, butterscotch and caramel; and their World Peace™ Decaf —with its deep rich notes of spice, chocolate and caramel—are truly sublime.  

Written by: Lisa Mouhibian