Ever ordered a decaf latte and worried the barista forgot? News flash: even a “fully caffeinated” espresso shot might have a tiny variance. Coffee is a natural product, not a chemistry lab.
So if you’re avoiding caffeine for medical reasons, know that decaf can be a safe bet—but it’s not zero. Your doctor might call it negligible. I call it “the caffeine that couldn’t.”
How to Make Life Fun With This Knowledge
Now you can be that person at parties who says, “Actually, decaf does have caffeine,” and watch everyone’s eyes glaze over. But seriously, you can use this to experiment.
Try a decaf pour-over at night. Does it keep you up? Does it not? You get to be your own science experiment. That’s real joy.
And if you ever feel guilty for drinking decaf, remember: you’re still getting the ritual, the flavor, and the comfort. That’s more than most people get from their morning tea.
