Award-Winning Decaf Coffee · Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallists

Decaf has become its own competitive class at Golden Bean as the Australian decaf market has matured. The judging criteria are identical to caffeinated categories (aroma, flavour, body, balance), which means a medal here is earned on taste, not on the novelty of being a decent decaf. How the caffeine gets removed (water-based, chemical, or CO₂ extraction) affects the final flavour, so the sourcing and processing choices matter as much as the roast.