There are two ways in the industry to decaffeinate a coffee. One is a chemical process and the other is a natural, water process. Joe Bean only purchases green beans that have been decaffeinated using the natural way. All of our beans have undergone the Mountain Water process method. This ensures that the coffee maintains the character traits developed in the agricultural process. When most people try our decaffeinated coffees, the first thing they say is that it actually has flavor. We believe that says it all.