decaffeinated
adjective
de·caf·fein·at·ed
(ˌ)dē-ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd 
-fē-ə-
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
decaffeinated tea
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The base of the spirit is made from decaffeinated Arabica beans from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted, ground, and finally infused over a 25-day period.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Even decaffeinated coffee was able to induce rapid changes in microbial composition after reintroduction.
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Javier Carbajal,
Wired News,
4 May 2026
In the small study, published April 21 in Nature Communications, researchers found regularly drinking coffee − both caffeinated and decaffeinated versions − can affect the gut microbiome, influencing mood and stress.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Those who consumed decaffeinated coffee found no reduction in dementia risk or subjective cognitive decline.
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Nina Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Even decaffeinated coffee was able to induce rapid changes in microbial composition after reintroduction.
—
Javier Carbajal,
Wired News,
4 May 2026
In the small study, published April 21 in Nature Communications, researchers found regularly drinking coffee − both caffeinated and decaffeinated versions − can affect the gut microbiome, influencing mood and stress.
—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Those who consumed decaffeinated coffee found no reduction in dementia risk or subjective cognitive decline.
—
Nina Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Decaffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaffeinated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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decaffeinated
adjective
de·caf·fein·at·ed
(ˈ)dē-ˈkaf-(ē-)ə-ˌnāt-əd
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
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