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WAKACOFFEE® Decaf Medium Roast Single-Serve Instant Coffee is decaffeinated freeze-dried coffee made from 100% Arabica beans from Colombia, in a box of 8 pre-measured packets. Each packet contains approximately 4 mg of caffeine, against roughly 95 mg in a standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee, and is decaffeinated using the natural EA method with natural acetic acid and natural ethyl alcohol. It is a clean-label coffee: no added sugar or sweeteners, no fillers, and no artificial flavors or colors. No coffee maker needed, which suits travel, camping, hotel rooms, and desk drawers.
Specifications
- Coffee type: Decaffeinated freeze-dried instant (soluble) coffee
- Bean: 100% Arabica, Colombia
- Roast: Medium
- Decaffeination method: Natural EA process, using natural acetic acid and natural ethyl alcohol
- Tasting notes: Well-balanced and smooth-bodied, with notes of citrus
- Count: 8 single-serve packets
- Serving size: 1 packet per 8 to 10 fl oz of water
- Caffeine per packet: Approximately 4 mg
- Ingredients: 100% decaffeinated coffee. Nothing else.
- Added sugar or sweeteners: None
- Artificial flavors or colors: None
- Kosher: Certified by the OU
- Gluten: No gluten added
- GMO: GMO Free
- Packaging: Box and packets made with post-consumer recycled content, packed in the USA
Common questions
How much caffeine is in a decaf packet?
Approximately 4 mg per packet, compared with about 60 mg in a caffeinated Waka medium roast packet.
Should I buy the 8 ct or the 50 ct box?
The 8 ct is sized for trying the decaf or packing for a trip. The 50 ct suits offices, vacation rentals, and regular daily use.
How is Waka decaf coffee decaffeinated?
Using the natural EA (ethyl acetate) method, with natural acetic acid and natural ethyl alcohol rather than synthetic solvents like methylene chloride.
Are the packets made with recycled materials?
Yes. The outer box and the packets are made with post-consumer recycled content, and the box uses certified sustainably sourced paper.
How many cups does the 8 ct box of decaf instant coffee packets make?
Eight cups. Each packet makes one 8 to 10 fl oz cup.
Are decaf instant coffee packets good for travel and camping?
Yes. Each single serve packet is pre-measured and needs no coffee maker, which suits travel, camping, hotel rooms, and desk drawers.
Is Waka decaf instant coffee unsweetened?
Yes. The ingredients are 100% decaffeinated coffee, with no added sugar or sweeteners, no fillers, and no artificial flavors or colors.
How do I make a cup of decaf from one packet?
Stir one packet into 8 to 10 fl oz of water. It is freeze-dried instant coffee, so no coffee maker is needed.
Pour coffee from packet into a cup. Add 8-10 fl oz of water, stir and enjoy. Adjust the amount of water to make your coffee stronger or weaker based on your preferences. Add milk and sugar to liking. Visit our How to Brew page to learn more.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Caffeine content of Waka products
How much caffeine is in Waka instant coffee?
Waka instant coffee contains between 3 mg and 80 mg of caffeine per serving, depending on the roast. Exact amounts by product:
- Medium roast: approximately 55 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 60 mg per single-serve packet (about 2 grams).
- Dark roast: approximately 75 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 80 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
- Instant espresso (medium-dark roast): approximately 45 mg per 1 tsp serving. One 3.5 oz pouch makes up to 50 espresso shots.
- Butterscotch Vanilla flavored: approximately 50 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams).
- Decaf medium roast: approximately 3 mg per 2 tsp (about 2.5 grams), or approximately 4 mg per single-serve packet (about 2.8 grams).
How much caffeine is in Waka instant tea?
- Black instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including Earl Grey, peach, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Green instant tea — unflavored and flavored, including lemon, mango, peach, pineapple, and blueberry: approximately 35 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Decaf black instant tea: approximately 0.17 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.63 grams).
- Prebiotic Black and Prebiotic Green instant tea: approximately 30 mg per 1 tsp. Both also contain FOS (fructooligosaccharides) derived from beets.
- Chai tea, Traditional and Vanilla: approximately 15 mg per 1/4 tsp (about 0.65 grams).
- Dirty Chai: approximately 70 mg per 1.5 tsp (about 3 grams).
How does Waka compare to brewed coffee?
A standard 8 fl oz cup of drip coffee contains roughly 95 mg of caffeine. Waka Medium Roast at the recommended 2 tsp serving contains approximately 55 mg, which is a little over half the caffeine of a typical brewed cup. Use more powder for a stronger cup.
When does Waka instant coffee or tea expire?
Every Waka product is printed with an exact "best by" date on its packaging. Waka does not ship any full-priced item with less than three months of shelf life remaining.
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