{"product_id":"balzacs-swiss-water-decaf-coffee","title":"Balzac's Swiss Water Decaf Dark Roast Coffee, Chemical-Free Decaffeination, Bean, Ground or Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalzac's Swiss Water Decaf Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is Brazilian coffee decaffeinated by the chemical-free Swiss Water process, roasted dark, with hazelnut, earth and pepper in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Swiss Water Decaf Coffee at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazelnut, earthy, pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340g Whole Bean, 300g Ground Tin, Case of 6 x 18 Pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% arabica coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenings and anyone avoiding caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted in Ontario, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalzac's Swiss Water Decaf Coffee Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Water process\u003c\/strong\u003e — Decaffeinated with water rather than solvents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single origin rather than a blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark roast\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enough body that it does not taste thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazelnut and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e — With an earthy base underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree formats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whole bean, a ground tin, or a case of pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted in Ontario\u003c\/strong\u003e — By a Canadian company with cafés across the province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real evening cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not a compromise on flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind whole beans just before brewing, or spoon the ground straight from the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse roughly two tablespoons per cup and water just off the boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the bag or tin and keep it somewhere cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePods drop straight into a single-serve brewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenings and after dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone cutting down on caffeine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds that want one coffee both ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/balzacs-blend-coffee\"\u003eBalzac's Blend Coffee\u003c\/a\u003e — for the morning cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is the Swiss Water process?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCaffeine is drawn out using water and carbon filters rather than chemical solvents. It is the reason this decaf can be described as chemical-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does decaf taste worse?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt used to, when solvents stripped flavour along with the caffeine. Water-based decaffeination keeps far more of it, which is why this one still has a taste profile worth printing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it completely caffeine free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo decaf is. The Swiss Water process removes the large majority, which is enough for most people in the evening.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why decaffeinate a Brazilian coffee?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBrazilian beans are naturally low in acidity and heavy in body, so they hold their character through decaffeination better than a delicate coffee would.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-balzacs-swiss-water-decaf-coffee\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What formats does it come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA 340g bag of whole beans, a 300g ground tin, or a case of six 18-count pod boxes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it organic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNot this blend. The Farmers and Espresso blends are the organic ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it whole bean or ground?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth, and pods where the blend offers them. Pick the format from the menu.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where is it roasted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIn Ontario, by Balzac's Coffee Roasters.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does 100% arabica mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOnly arabica beans, no robusta, which is the harsher and more caffeinated species.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many pods in a case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOne hundred and eight, as six boxes of eighteen.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is the ground coffee in a tin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes, a 300g tin rather than a bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSomewhere cool and dark, sealed. Not the fridge, which introduces moisture and other smells.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How long does it stay fresh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBest within a few weeks of opening. Whole beans hold their flavour longer than ground.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are the pods recyclable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCheck the packaging for the current guidance, which varies by municipality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Balzac's Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"340g Whole Bean","offer_id":47892194820267,"sku":"118110","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g Ground Tin","offer_id":47892194853035,"sku":"118510","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 6 x 18 Pods","offer_id":47892194885803,"sku":"118400","price":175.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/Bag_Swiss-Water-Decaf-Angled.png?v=1789756190","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/balzacs-swiss-water-decaf-coffee","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}