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Decaf Clean Coffee Recipe

Name: Big Bamboo Asian Kitchen & Tequila Bars Decaf Clean Coffee Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cups decaffeinated whole coffee beans (medium roast); 600 ml filtered water (for brewing); 0.25 cups milk (dairy or plant-based, warmed); 1 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or syrup); 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon (optional); 1 to taste coffee filter (paper or metal) or French press; 6 pieces ice (if serving iced)

Inspired by Big Bamboo Asian Kitchen & Tequila Bar

Time15m

Serves2

Make Decaf Clean Coffee Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee base

1/2 cups decaffeinated whole coffee beans (medium roast)2.54 cup (600 ml) filtered water (for brewing)

Optional additions

1/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based, warmed)1 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or syrup)1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Equipment & finishing

1 to taste coffee filter (paper or metal) or French press6 pieces ice (if serving iced)

Method

Coffee base

Grind beans

Measure 0.5 cup decaffeinated whole beans (about 45–50 g). Grind to a medium-coarse consistency for a French press or medium-fine for drip brew. Grind just before brewing for best flavor.

Heat water

Bring 600 ml filtered water to just off boil, about 92–96°C (195–205°F). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil then let sit 30 seconds.

Bloom (for pour-over or French press)

Place coffee grounds in your brewer. Pour 60–80 ml hot water evenly over grounds to saturate them and let bloom for 30–45 seconds. This releases trapped gases and improves extraction.

Brew

Slowly pour remaining water over grounds if using pour-over, aiming for a total brew time of 3–4 minutes for pour-over or 4 minutes steep for French press. For drip, use the machine's normal cycle. For immersion (French press), press plunger slowly after 4 minutes.

Filter and transfer

If using a pour-over or drip, allow all water to pass through the filter. If using French press, press and immediately pour the coffee into a serving carafe to avoid over-extraction.

Optional additions

Sweeten

Stir in up to 1 tsp sweetener while the coffee is hot so it dissolves completely. Adjust to taste.

Add milk

Warm 1/4 cup milk if desired (microwave 20–30 seconds or steam). Froth lightly if you prefer a latte-style texture, then pour into brewed coffee.

Finish with spice

Sprinkle 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon on top, or mix into the cup for a mild spice note.

Equipment & serving

Serve hot

Pour coffee into a cup and serve immediately after adding any optional ingredients.

Serve iced (optional)

To make iced Decaf Clean Coffee: brew a slightly stronger batch (use about 10–15% more grounds or reduce water to 525–540 ml). Let cool for 10–15 minutes, fill a tall glass with 6 ice pieces, pour coffee over ice, then add sweetener or milk if desired.