Of the four ways to decaffeinate coffee, three use chemicals. Most commercial decaf relies on methylene chloride (an industrial paint stripper) or ethyl acetate.
While the FDA allows trace amounts of methylene chloride, health concerns have prompted EU restrictions and proposed US bans.
The clean alternative is the Swiss Water Process.
Developed in Switzerland and perfected in British Columbia, Swiss Water uses only water, temperature, and time to remove caffeine. No solvents. No chemicals. No residue.
It removes 99.9% of caffeine while preserving the bean's natural flavor compounds and antioxidants.
It's slower. It's more expensive. And almost no major decaf brand uses it - because chemical extraction is faster and cheaper.
Fabula's decaf is Swiss Water decaffeinated. Always.