Decaf coffee is coffee that has had almost all of the caffeine removed. Decaffeination removes about 97% or more of the caffeine in coffee beans, and a typical cup of decaf coffee has about 2 mg of caffeine, compared to a typical cup of regular coffee, which has about 95 mg of caffeine. Decaf coffee is made from regular coffee beans that go through a process to remove the majority of the caffeine. Decaf coffee is just like regular coffee, except the caffeine has been removed. Decaf coffee beans are washed in solvents to remove 97% of the caffeine content prior to roasting. The nutritional value of decaf coffee should be almost identical to that of regular coffee, and it contains similar amounts of antioxidants as regular coffee. Decaf coffee is safe for consumption and can be part of a healthy diet. Decaf coffee is a great option for those who want the taste and social connections of drinking coffee without the energy boost of caffeine. Decaf coffee is also a good choice for people who enjoy coffee but dont want the side effects of caffeine.