<p>Based on the article <a href="http://legacy.sweetmarias.com/library/content/caffeine-health-and-eco-concerns" rel="nofollow">here</a> and some brief experience with roasting decaf myself, I'd agree that the methylene chloride method seems to produce more flavorful beans.  That being said it's hard to make a direct comparison due to the difficulties in getting a single batch of beans and getting them processed for decaf at multiple facilities.  I think your best bet is to find a green coffee seller that you trust and see what they have to offer.</p>

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<p>There are many decaffeination methods available:</p>

<ul>
<li>Swiss Water method</li>
<li>CO<sub>2</sub> Process</li>
<li>Roselius Process</li>
<li>Direct Method</li>
<li>Indirect Method</li>
<li>Triglyceride process</li>
</ul>

<p>(Thanks to <a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/users/179/mooz">Mooz</a> for providing the list I found in his <a href="https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/208/of-the-various-methods-of-decaffeinating-coffee-which-is-the-safest">related question</a>.)</p>

<p>Of these various methods, which changes the flavor of the coffee the least?</p>

<p><strong>Bonus question: can I buy unroasted beans of that kind?</strong> (That's what I'm really after!)</p>

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Which decaffeination process changes the flavor of the coffee the least?
Jim L.
# Which decaffeination process changes the flavor of the coffee the least?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-03)

There are many decaffeination methods available:

* Swiss Water method
* CO2 Process
* Roselius Process
* Direct Method
* Indirect Method
* Triglyceride process

(Thanks to [Mooz](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/users/179/mooz) for providing the list I found in his [related question](https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/208/of-the-various-methods-of-decaffeinating-coffee-which-is-the-safest).)

Of these various methods, which changes the flavor of the coffee the least?

**Bonus question: can I buy unroasted beans of that kind?** (That's what I'm really after!)

**Tags:** flavor, decaffeinated


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-04-05. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

Based on the article [here](http://legacy.sweetmarias.com/library/content/caffeine-health-and-eco-concerns) and some brief experience with roasting decaf myself, I'd agree that the methylene chloride method seems to produce more flavorful beans. That being said it's hard to make a direct comparison due to the difficulties in getting a single batch of beans and getting them processed for decaf at multiple facilities. I think your best bet is to find a green coffee seller that you trust and see what they have to offer.


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