Debunking Myths About Decaf Coffee

Decaf has a reputation problem. For years, it’s been treated like the coffee world’s awkward cousin; invited to the party but never taken seriously. At Control Freak, we’re here to set the record straight: decaf isn’t lame, it isn’t fake, and it definitely isn’t just for your grandma. Let’s bust some myths wide open.

Myth #1: Decaf Has Zero Caffeine

False. Decaf ≠ caffeine-free. Most cups of decaf still have about 3-10 mg of caffeine in a 10 oz cup, compared to 100-140 mg of its caffeinated counterpart. It’s basically background noise. Enough to remind you it’s coffee, not enough to keep you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m.

Myth #2: Decaf Tastes Bad

This one used to be true… decades ago. Old-school decaf often tasted flat because caffeine-removal tech wasn’t great. But times have changed. Processes like Sugarcane (EA) keep the flavor intact, so your cup still tastes smooth, bold, and freakin’ delicious. At Control Freak, our 0% beans get the same roasting love as our 100% because ritual without flavor is just sad.

Myth #3: Decaf is “Fake Coffee”

Decaf is still coffee. The beans are grown, harvested, roasted, and brewed the same way, only the caffeine is dialed down. Flavor? Real. Ritual? Real. Freak energy? Still real. Fake coffee is instant crystals stirred into hot water. Decaf is just coffee with boundaries.

Myth #4: Decaf is Only for Old People

Sure, some folks switch to decaf for health reasons. But Gen Z and Millennials are leading the decaf surge for mental health, for sleep, for balance. Decaf isn’t a last resort. It’s a tool for people who want to control their energy and still enjoy every sip. Coffee for the chronically aware, not just the chronically aging.

Myth #5: You Have to Choose Between Decaf and Regular

Nope. That’s the old system. The Control Freak system gives you five levels of caffeine:

• 0% Just Vibes. 

• 25% Lightly Buzzed.

• 50% Balanced.

• 75% Controlled Chaos.

• 100% Full Throttle.

The Truth About Decaf

Decaf isn’t weak, fake, or boring. It’s coffee that respects your boundaries. Coffee that lets you enjoy the ritual without the fallout. At Control Freak, we love caffeine, but we love control even more.

Because sometimes the strongest move is sipping slow, taking the edge off your edge, and manifesting your vibe without the jitters.

Buzz without baggage. Coffee, calculated. #ManifestYourVibe