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decaffeinated

American  
[dee-kaf-uh-nay-tid] / diˈkæf əˌneɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having part or all of the caffeine extracted.

    decaffeinated tea.


Etymology

Origin of decaffeinated

de- + caffeinated


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New research suggests that both regular and decaffeinated coffee can alter the gut microbiome and may influence mood, stress, memory, and attention through the gut brain connection.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

One of the most intriguing findings was that caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee did not appear to affect participants in exactly the same way.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Similar patterns were observed among tea drinkers, while decaffeinated coffee did not show the same associations.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026

All these methods, which are also used to make decaffeinated tea, start with green, or unroasted, coffee beans that have been premoistened.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2024

If the patient is older and has been accustomed to tea and coffee, one cup of coffee in the morning may be allowed, provided a decaffeinated coffee is not found satisfactory.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne

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