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Decaf espresso

An espresso shot pulled from decaffeinated coffee, for milk drinks and short coffees with far less caffeine.

Also called: decaf espresso shot, decaffeinated espresso, decaf shot

A kind of espresso

1 recipe with it

What it is

Espresso made exactly like a regular shot, about 18 g of finely ground decaf coffee to roughly 36 g of liquid in 25–30 seconds. The crema is often a little paler and thinner. Decaf espresso is low in caffeine, not caffeine-free.

How it’s used

  • Decaf lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites
  • Evening espresso
  • Affogato and coffee desserts

Characteristics

Taste
Roasty and bittersweet; often a touch milder than regular espresso.
Sold as
liquid
Cooking uses
Commonly cooked

Storage

At room temperature. Brew to order; espresso loses its aroma within minutes.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
9 kcal
Protein
0.12 g
Carbohydrate
1.67 g
Fat
0.18 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g

USDA FoodData Central: Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared (a close stand-in).

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

  • Espresso — Same flavour and method, but with full caffeine.

Related ingredients

Recipes with decaf espresso

  • Decaf latte

    International · 4 min · 141 kcal · Vegetarian

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