Virgin Joe Decaf: Drink Your Coffee, Keep Your Bedtime.
A Virgin Affogato
We used Green Girl Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and topped it with our Italian Decaf
Ever since we started Virgin Joe, we knew we had to release a decaf. Sometimes, you crave the rich taste of coffee but want to skip the caffeine. We made a decaf that actually delivers, so you can enjoy your favorite drink day or night without wrecking your sleep schedule or sending your adrenals into overdrive.
Yes, It’s Still Virgin
We craft our decaf with the same high-quality ingredients as our signature Classic Italian blend. Virgin Joe’s Italian Decaf is truly wellness in a cup. Infused with Himalayan pink salt, organic Jerusalem artichoke, and the antioxidants naturally found in the organic coffee, each sip supports both your taste buds and your body.
Bold and Rich
We know the frustration of decaf that falls flat—weak, watery, or just plain bland. This is because the process of removing the caffeine can strip away some of the rich, complex flavors of the beans. Additionally, many decafs use a lighter roast, which often leads to a milder, less bold taste. We intentionally use a darker roast for our decaf, so you can skip caffeine without compromising flavor.
Chemical Free
Most decaf coffees undergo a chemical decaffeination process, where solvents like methylene chloride or ethyl acetate are used to strip caffeine from the beans. While these methods are effective, they can also remove some of the flavor compounds that give coffee its richness and expose us to synthetic chemicals (ew).
At Virgin Joe, we take a different approach. Our decaf is made using the Swiss Water Process, a 100% chemical-free method that preserves the integrity of the beans. Here’s how it works:
1. Pure water is used to gently extract caffeine from the coffee beans while keeping all the desirable flavors intact.
2. The caffeine is removed using a special carbon filtration system, rather than chemicals.
3. The beans are then dried and carefully roasted, maintaining their rich, full-bodied taste.
This process not only results in a cleaner, healthier cup, but also allows the natural tasting notes of black currant, cocoa, and molasses to shine through.
Enjoy Your Late Night Affogatos and Espresso Martinis
We tweaked our recipes so you can enjoy them and (possibly) go to bed afterwards?
Till we meet again,
XOXO, Virgin Joe 💋
