Does Spanish Decaf have more caffeine that American decaf? US regulations require that 97.5% of caffeine must be removed from coffee before it can be labeled "Decaf." Does Spain have a similar standard?

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Jane, if all else fails you could try one cup and see what happens. Do it in the morning.

Who knows?

What is decaffeinated coffee?
According to legislation within the EU markets decaffeinated coffee is a coffee with a caffeine content reduced to 0.1% or less in roasted coffee beans, and to 0.3% or less in soluble/instant coffee.

Decaffeinated coffee is available as a choice for those consumers who wish to enjoy the taste and aroma of coffee without experiencing the mild stimulant effects provided by the caffeine.

Link is http://www.ico.org/decaffeination.asp

The regulations only give maximum amounts. The actual residual caffeine depends on the process used and the starting strength of the coffee. Ask the manufacturers.Its probably the same.

nah, it's minimum figures not max

following closely this so interesting thread...wondering how it ends...

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it <G>

It will quite likely be Nescafe instant, anyway....

thursdaysd is right. I discovered in Spain that unless I specifically requested a pressed or espresso decaf, what I got was a little packet of freeze-dried something, either unopened next to my cup or pre-mixed for me. And this was in Madrid!

I'll leave it to the native Spanish speakers to give you guidance about how to get real decaf coffee if you want it wherever in Spain you are going.

To others,

Some people really must limit the amount of caffeine they take because of medicines they take or for other health reasons. Or they are just very sensitive to it. Can't tell why the question was asked, but I don't think an explanation is required to get an answer -- if anyone knows it.

IIRC, in Spain they called it "agua."

Perhaps there are Starbucks in Spain. They would probably have decaf coffee. I know they did in Paris.

Just order a "descafeinado de cafetera" to get a proper decaf coffe made in a real Italian style machine.

Thank you all for your responses. While on the Camino Frances last autumn, I refrained from drinking decaf, it kept me awake. I was curious as to the amount of caffeine in the decaf. I will be returning to Spain in April, 2013. I will then try the "descafeinado de cafetera". Muchas gracias.