History of the SWISS WATER® Process

1930's

In the early 1930's, a chemical free decaffeination method was discovered in Switzerland. The breakthrough - using water! The decaffeination process was introduced to the marketplace almost 50 years later when technology was able to effectively and efficiently replicate the concepts and ideas first developed in the 30's.

1988

In 1988, the SWISS WATER® Process was introduced to the market. This came about as a new facility located near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - a region prized for its pure water - was completed.

Today

SWISS WATER® Process remains the world's only consumer branded decaffeinator - 100% chemical free, never using methylene chloride or ethyl acetate to decaffeinate coffee. We are certified organic by the OCIA in accordance with standards developed by the US National Organic Program. Learn about our industry certifications.

We decaffeinate green coffee to 99.9% caffeine free. In effect there are only trace amounts of caffeine left in the green bean. It takes about 18 cups of decaf to equal one cup of regular caffeinated coffee.

We are widely recognized in the specialty coffee industry by discerning roasters and retailers as the leading taste-driven, chemical free decaffeination process committed to strengthening brand value with the decaf drinker.