Decaf Specialty CoffeeDecaf
Roasted by Mahalia Coffee in Robe, SA
Tasting notes
Apple, dark chocolate, cacao and malt.
In the roaster's own words.
- Origin
- The roaster does not state the origin.
- Roast
- Medium
- Caffeine
- Decaffeinated · Swiss Water
What Mahalia Coffee say
Full Flavour • Zero Compromise
Great coffee, minus the caffeine. Our premium decaffeinated specialty coffee is crafted to deliver rich, full flavour without the jitters, because you don't have to compromise on taste.
Swiss Water Process — 100% Chemical-Free
Our decaf is processed using the certified Swiss Water Method™ a completely chemical-free decaffeination process that uses only water, time and activated carbon filters to remove 99.9% of caffeine while preserving the full flavour compounds of the bean. No solvents. No shortcuts. Just clean, honest decaf.
This is the gold standard for chemical-free decaffeinated coffee, and the only method we trust for our beans.
Current Flavour Profile
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Roast: Medium — Flavour Intensity 3/5
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Tasting Notes: Apple, dark chocolate, cacao and malt.
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Body: Full and creamy
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Best Served: Black or with milk, equally delicious either way
Why Swiss Water Process Matters
Most commercial decaf is processed using chemical solvents such as methylene chloride or ethyl acetate. While these methods are fast and cheap, they can strip flavour compounds along with the caffeine, leaving a flat, lifeless cup. The Swiss Water Process takes a different approach:
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Step 1 — Green Coffee Extract (GCE): Green (unroasted) coffee beans are soaked in hot water, drawing out caffeine and flavour compounds. This water becomes the Green Coffee Extract — saturated with flavour but not yet caffeine-free.
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Step 2 — Carbon Filtration: The GCE is passed through activated carbon filters that trap caffeine molecules while allowing the smaller flavour compounds to pass through freely.
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Step 3 — Flavour-Safe Decaffeination: New green coffee beans are soaked in the now caffeine-free GCE. Because the GCE is already saturated with flavour compounds, only caffeine migrates out of the beans — leaving the flavour intact.
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Result: 99.9% caffeine-free beans with their full flavour profile preserved. No chemicals. No compromise.
Sourced from the highest quality green coffee beans, selected for their ability to retain complex flavour through the decaffeination process. Roasted fresh to order at our roastery in Robe, South Australia.
Suggested Brewing Recipes
Espresso: Grouphead temp 93°C — Double basket 21g — Out 48g (56ml) — Time 28 sec
Cold Drip: 80g to 850ml filtered, iced water
V60: 10g for single serve
Available Sizes
Cup Count Guide
1–2 cups daily — 250g per week
2–4 cups daily — 500g per week
6–8 cups daily — 1kg per week
Based on 21–22g of coffee per serve.
Ingredients: 100% Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Beans. No additives or preservatives.
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