Avoid commercially packaged teas labeled "decaffeinated." Many decaffeinated teas use potentially-harmful chemicals to remove caffeine. If
you wish to lower the caffeine level of your tea naturally, it is best to do it yourself--without the use of chemicals
Because
caffeine is highly water soluble, tea leaves release the majority of their caffeine content in the first 30 seconds of steeping. Therefore,
“pre-brewing” tea for 30 seconds and then discarding the water will lower the level of caffeine in your cup by about 80%.
1. Brew
your tea for 30 seconds.
2. Pour off the water completely.
3. Start again with the used ‘decaffeinated’ leaves, and brew according to
taste.
*For best results, do not exceed 30 seconds of pre-brewing or you may wash away too much of the tea's flavor and healthy components.
