Decaffeinated coffee
Enjoy the rich aroma and flavor of the coffee you love — without caffeine.
Decaffeinated coffee has undergone a process to remove most of its caffeine. This allows coffee lovers to enjoy its full flavor without the stimulating effects of caffeine. Although it still contains small amounts of caffeine, the levels are significantly lower compared to regular coffee and coffee capsules.
It is ideal for evening consumption or whenever you want a milder version of your favorite drink—without compromising on taste.
Advantages of decaffeinated coffee:
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Significantly less caffeine: Decaffeinated coffee capsules contain about 2–6 mg of caffeine per cup, compared to 95 mg in regular coffee (usually no more than 0.1%).
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Suitable for sensitive individuals: A great option for people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women, or those with certain health conditions, such as arrhythmia.
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Additional health benefits: Decaffeinated coffee is rich in antioxidants, which may support heart health, improve liver function, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Ideal for evening enjoyment: Enjoy the full coffee experience—even late in the day—without disturbing your sleep.
Nespresso offers a wide range of decaffeinated coffee capsules.
You can recognize them by the distinctive red circle and the “decaffeinated coffee” label on the top of the capsule. Decaffeinated coffee capsules are available for both the Original and Vertuo coffee machine lines.
Choose decaffeinated coffee capsules for the Original line:
Choose decaffeinated coffee capsules for the Vertuo line:
How is decaffeinated coffee made?
The decaffeination process – how is caffeine removed from coffee?
Caffeine can be removed from coffee in two main ways:
Water-based decaffeination
This is one of the most natural methods of decaffeination. The process involves several steps:
Green coffee beans are soaked in hot water to dissolve the caffeine (along with some flavor compounds). This water then passes through a carbon-based filter that removes the caffeine. The same water—now caffeine-free but still rich in flavors—is used to soak a new batch of beans. This helps preserve as much of the original taste as possible while gradually reducing the caffeine content.
The result is coffee beans with reduced caffeine content but a fully preserved flavor profile.
Decaffeination with carbon dioxide (CO₂)
A highly efficient and precise method that uses natural liquid CO₂. First, the beans are moistened to open their pores. They are then exposed to liquid CO₂ under pressure, which selectively extracts the caffeine while leaving other flavor compounds intact. The CO₂ is then separated, captured, and reused in a closed system, making the process environmentally friendly.
This method preserves almost all of the beans’ natural aromas, avoids harmful chemicals, and is ideal for high-quality beans and premium decaffeinated coffee.
If you’re looking for the best decaffeinated coffee that doesn’t compromise on quality or flavor, Nespresso decaffeinated coffee capsules are the right choice. Perfect for evening enjoyment, for sensitive individuals, or for those who simply want a milder option.
Decaffeinated coffee allows you to enjoy your favorite ritual whenever you wish.
