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How Decaf Coffee Is Made and Why It Stales Faster

James Hoffmann · Explainer · 21 min · 2024 · YouTube title: Decaf Explained
Why it's here

HN commenters recommend it as a well-researched overview of decaf processes and quality, and cite it for the claim that decaf stales faster.

What it covers

James Hoffmann explains how decaf coffee is made, how the decaffeination processes differ, and why decaf is roasted and stales differently. He also discusses decaf quality and health questions.