Decaf Coffee Recipe

Heat water

Heat 4 oz of water to 195–205°F (90–96°C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let sit 30 seconds.

Prepare coffee

Place 1 teaspoon of decaffeinated ground coffee into a small pour-over filter, single-serve drip basket, or an espresso basket depending on your equipment. If using instant decaf coffee instead of ground coffee, skip to the 'Brew' step and use 1 tsp instant mixed directly with hot water.

Bloom (for pour-over or immersion)

If using pour-over or immersion methods, pour about 1 teaspoon (approx. 5 ml) of the heated water over the grounds to wet them evenly and let sit 15–30 seconds to degas.

Brew/Extract

Slowly pour or allow the remaining hot water to pass through the grounds so that a total of 4 oz of brewed coffee collects in your cup or vessel. For drip/automatic machines, measure 4 oz of brewed coffee. For espresso machines, pull a short shot equating roughly to 1–1.5 oz and top with additional hot water to reach 4 oz.

Sweeten

Stir in 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar while the coffee is hot until dissolved. Adjust to taste if desired.

Add milk

Add 1 oz (about 2 tablespoons) of whole cow's milk to the brewed coffee. If you prefer warmed milk, heat gently (do not boil) before adding. Stir gently to combine.

Serve

Taste and adjust sweetness or milk. Serve immediately in a pre-warmed 4–6 oz cup. This yields approximately a 4 oz beverage with about 45 kcal.