THE LEARNING LAB
LET'S GET FREAKY
Let's Get Technical
Roasting Coffee with Intention
Discover how we've been roasting with science, balance, and intention for over 30 years: crafting coffee and caffeine control for every vibe.
How Decaf Coffee is Made: From Farm to Cup
Learn how decaf coffee is made—Swiss Water, CO₂, and Sugarcane methods—and how Control Freak helps you customize your caffeine.
Sugarcane Process vs. Other Decaf Methods
Learn how the Sugarcane Process uses natural ethyl acetate to decaffeinate coffee—sweet flavor, no chemicals, total caffeine control.
How Much Caffeine is in Coffee?
Decaf isn’t caffeine-free, but it’s close. Learn how much caffeine is in coffee, what “decaf” really means, and how to control your caffeine.
Debunking Myths About Decaf Coffee
Discover the truth about decaf coffee: explore how it’s made, what’s in it, and why decaf is coffee with control, not compromise.
How to Brew the Perfect Cup at Home
You don’t need a barista badge to brew great coffee. Learn how to pick your caffeine level, master your grind, and perfect your ritual.
Lifestyle & Wellness
coffee spotlight: Why 100% Full Throttle
Full caffeine isn’t bad; default caffeine is. Learn how to use 100% caffeine intentionally for performance without crashing or burning sleep.
coffee spotlight: Why 75% Controlled Chaos
75% caffeine delivers high performance without jitters, crashes, or sleep fallout. A controlled dose for focused, demanding days.
coffee spotlight: Why 50% Balanced
50% caffeine creates steadier focus, fewer crashes, and better sleep. A balanced dose that restores control without losing performance.
coffee spotlight: Why 25% Lightly Buzzed
25% caffeine creates better focus and calmer energy. Learn how a reduced dose builds clearer signal and repeatable progress.
coffee spotlight: Why 0% Just Vibes
Zero caffeine coffee designed for clarity, calm, and better sleep. Control Freak helps you dial in timing, dose, and rhythm, without the buzz.
How to Choose the Right Caffeine Level
Learn how to choose the right caffeine level for your day, from chill 0% decaf to 100% rocket fuel. Control your buzz with Control Freak.
Spreading Your Caffeine Consumption
Skip the crash. Learn how to balance your caffeine intake for steady energy and calm clarity with Control Freak’s caffeine spectrum.
Why More People are Choosing Decaf
Coffee’s all about balance. Learn why 2026 is the year of decaf, wellness, and control. Flavor, ritual, and calm without the chaos.
Decaf Coffee and Sleep: Coffee at Night?
Love coffee but hate losing sleep? Learn why decaf is the hero of nighttime rituals. Keep the flavor, skip the jitters, and sleep like a pro.
The Health Benefits of Coffee You Didn't Know
Coffee boosts energy, mood, and focus, but balance is key. Discover 5 health benefits of coffee and how you can sip with intention.
When is more caffeine right for you?
More caffeine isn’t always better. Learn when to dial it up for focus and energy, and when to ease back, with Control Freak’s caffeine spectrum.
When should you consider decaf coffee?
Decaf means control. Learn when to go decaf for better sleep, less anxiety, and more balance. Coffee that respects your body and your vibe.
Lower Caffeine for a Mindful Morning
Start calm, stay focused. Learn how lowering your caffeine helps you build a mindful morning routine with energy, balance, and coffee.
Caffeine Sensitivity: Signs To Look For
Jitters? Poor sleep? Anxiety? You might be caffeine sensitive. Learn the signs and how to balance your buzz with a caffeine spectrum.
Coffee Culture & Community
From Farm to Cup: Azahar Coffee
Ethically sourced with Azahar Coffee, Control Freak blends Stone Creek’s Farm to Cup ethos and transparent sourcing with caffeine control from 0% to 100%.
The Rise of Specialty Decaf Coffee
Discover how specialty decaf is redefining coffee culture. Bold flavor, zero chaos; part of Control Freak’s caffeine spectrum for mindful sipping.
