THE PURE IDENTITY OF YOUR COFFEE IN DECAF FORM.
THE POWER OF YOUR COFFEE LIES IN ITS CHARACTER.
NOT IN THE CAFFEINE.
What makes a good coffee for you? For us, it is its character that makes it unique. Its nuanced aromas, diverse taste profile and the passion contained in every cup.
For those who would also like to experience this originality in a decaffeinated coffee, our Carbonic Natural® is here to help. With this process, we extract the caffeine in a very gentle way thanks to the use of natural carbon dioxide. And everything else? It remains where it will later unleash its full character: in the coffee bean.
OUR PROMISE: WE RETAIN THE CHARACTER OF YOUR COFFEE.
With Carbonic Natural®, we are setting the premium standard in decaffeination. How do we do this? In a natural, organically certified, particularly gentle way.
With lots of time, technical expertise, an appreciation for high-quality coffee – and with our unique decaffeination process using natural carbon dioxide from the Volcanic Eifel region of Germany.
Carbonic Natural®
This is how our
premium decaf process works.
Liquid natural carbon dioxide flows into the extraction vessel, where it circulates through the beans and extracts the caffeine.
SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR US: YOUR OWN.
We have developed Carbonic Natural® for roasters and coffee drinkers who set the highest standards for their coffee. With our process, you can experience decaffeinated coffee specialties that captivate with their original character – and are in no way different to caffeinated coffees in terms of taste.
OUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS –
PATIENCE, FLEXIBILITY AND NATURALNESS
SLOW DECAF IS SMOOTH DECAF!
With Carbonic Natural®, your coffee has around 10 times more time than other methods to separate from the caffeine.
The quality is clear to see. Thanks to the particularly gentle decaffeination and drying processes, the green coffee beans retain their original, only slightly darker green colour.
GREAT FLAVOUR IN ALL SIZES.
With Carbonic Natural®, coffee roasters can decaffeinate their coffee in one of the smallest batch sizes available on the market. 3 tonnes are too much? Smaller quantities of high-quality premium coffees are also available through our retail partners.
PREMIUM STANDARD MEETS ORGANIC STANDARD.
Carbonic Natural® decaffeinates coffee using natural carbon dioxide from the Volcanic Eifel region of Germany, meeting the world’s most important sustainability standards and is certified for organic products in the European Union, the USA, Japan and Switzerland.
SET AN EXAMPLE FOR GOOD TASTE.
Our Carbonic Natural® seal is a hallmark of quality for decaffeinated coffees and that is impressive! Because behind it lies nothing but the unaltered story of coffee and its authentic identity – decaffeinated using only a natural, gentle process. Allowing you to consistently enjoy its pure, unique and rich character.
ENGINEERING ARTISTRY FROM BREMEN FOR GLOBAL COFFEE ENJOYMENT.
At CR3-Kaffeeveredelung, we combine over 50 years of technical perfection and innovative processes with an absolute passion for coffee processing.
The result is everything you could possibly wish for in your green coffee: refining processes that fulfil every requirement. And with Carbonic Natural®, we provide you with the premium standard in coffee decaffeination.
Frequently Asked Questions.
In addition to a gentle decaffeination process that preserves the coffee’s flavour compounds as much as possible, the right roast is crucial for a great taste experience. Decaffeinated green coffee behaves differently during roasting compared to its caffeinated counterpart, as the decaffeination process alters the beans’ roasting characteristics. If you’d like to learn more about the ideal roast level for your Carbonic Natural® Decaf, feel free to get in touch with us.
We developed the Carbonic Natural® process specifically to preserve the flavour and quality of high-grade Arabica coffees. By using liquid natural carbon dioxide, which selectively extracts almost only the caffeine, we’re able to produce a decaffeinated coffee that’s virtually indistinguishable from its caffeinated version. That’s because key flavour carriers – such as aroma compounds, acids, sugars, lipids and amino acids – remain in the bean. The absence of caffeine itself does not negatively impact the flavour either. While caffeine is technically a bitter substance, the typical content of 0.9–1.4% in Arabica green coffee (based on dry weight) is so low that it has no noticeable effect on taste – whether present or removed.
Not entirely, as trace amounts of caffeine usually remain in the bean – removing them completely would be extremely complex. However, the caffeine content in roasted coffee is typically reduced by at least 90%, assuming an original Arabica caffeine content of 0.9–1.4% (dry weight). In Germany, and many other countries, only 0.1% caffeine is legally permitted in roasted coffee for it to be classified as decaffeinated and deemed safe from any unwanted side effects associated with caffeine.
Exactly. Carbonic Natural® is our brand name for the CO₂ process, which we developed and patented in 1987 at CR3 Kaffeeveredelung. What makes our process special is the use of CO₂ in its so-called subcritical state. At around 20°C and 70 bar pressure, CO₂ becomes liquid, making it ideal for a gentle and selective extraction of caffeine while also allowing for caffeine recovery. To this day, we remain the only company producing high-quality decaffeinated green coffee using this method for clients across the globe.
Yes, we’ve developed a wide range of marketing materials to help both roasters and end consumers understand the process and its benefits. This also includes our certification seal, which provides brand recognition on your product packaging. If you’re interested, we’d be happy to support you – just get in touch with us.