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Why are there few "skimmed milk" and "decaf coffee" in domestic cafes? Introduction to decaf coffee and low-fat milk

Published: 2026-07-25 Author:

Last Updated: 2026/07/25, I don't know if you have noticed that although there are many different types of milk products and coffee beans with various flavors on the market, when you go to a cafe and ask if they provide "skimmed milk" or "decaf coffee", most stores will say "no." As we all know, ordinary coffee contains a certain amount

I don't know if you have noticed that although there are many different types of milk products and coffee beans with various flavors on the market, when you go to a cafe and ask if they provide "skimmed milk" or "decaf coffee", most stores will say "no."

As we all know, ordinary coffee contains a certain amount of caffeine, and it is an "old partner" with milk. Coffee shops almost anywhere default to use regular coffee beans and refrigerated full-fat fresh milk. Coffee beans are responsible for oil and mellow taste, which also brings refreshing effects. In addition to balancing the concentrated bitterness and high richness, fresh milk also provides sweetness, so both are the most preferred products for store stores.

Unfortunately, due to physical problems, some friends have turned the most ordinary "coffee" and "milk" into a burden.

The most common people you encounter on Qianjie are friends who are sensitive to caffeine. Whenever you drink coffee, it will easily affect your sleep. If you drink coffee, you may even experience symptoms such as palpitations and shaking hands. Another group of people have lactose intolerance. After a cup of coffee made with fresh milk, it will not be long before you start to have gastrointestinal discomfort. At this time,"decaf coffee" or "skimmed milk" is their savior.

Many friends may wonder: Why do they have to work hard to find a "substitute" when they know they are sensitive to caffeine or lactose intolerant?

Putting aside the purpose of refreshing oneself, in fact, many coffee lovers are pursuing its delicacy. The taste and aroma of coffee are a good medicine to relieve work anxiety. Drinking a moderate amount of caffeine every morning can eliminate sleepiness. However, if it is in the afternoon or at night, the body may have difficulty consuming it, so it is in great need of decaf coffee; Qianjie has also encountered a pregnant mother because she cannot consume too much coffee but is greedy, she will think of decaf.

According to statistics, about 80% of Chinese people suffer from lactose intolerance, but there are still many consumers who choose milk coffee, mainly because they cannot accept the sweetness and bitterness of black coffee, and secondly, they like the sweetness and smoothness brought by milk. Taste. No matter how delicious the milk coffee is, the body can't stand it, so it needs to be replaced by other "milk", and "skimmed milk" is one of the most popular.

Are "decaf coffee" and "skimmed milk" good?

Arabica coffee beans contain 0.9%-1.4% caffeine (average 1.2%) and Robusta has 1.8%-4% caffeine (average 2.2%). At least 97% of the caffeine in decaffeinated coffee beans is removed. There are four most common methods for decaffeinating coffee beans: solvent extraction method, Swiss water treatment method, supercritical carbon dioxide method, and mountain spring water treatment method.

For example, Qianjie decaffeinated coffee beans are decaffeinated with EA sucrose and are produced in the famous Huilan production area of Colombia. The caffeine content is 0.01~0.05%. They are deeply roasted and suitable for making espresso or mocha pot extraction. They have more roasting aromas such as chocolate, caramel, nuts, etc., and many people who want to drink coffee but are afraid of being unable to sleep will give priority to it.

For a good latte, in addition to espresso, milk also plays an important role. Milk has three main components: protein, carbohydrates and fat. Whole milk commonly used in Qianjie has 7% fat, while skimmed milk removes almost most of the fat in milk. Its fat content is usually less than 0.5%, and some even around 0.1%. Numerically speaking, skimmed milk is undoubtedly the lowest in fat and calories.

The main reason why milk has a mellow and rich flavor and taste comes from fat. Without fat, the taste of milk will become lighter, and the taste will be much thinner when paired with Italian concentrate. This is why Qianjie often says that it is best to give priority to using whole milk for homemade lattes. For those who have to use skimmed milk, in order to enhance the taste of coffee, it is recommended to mix it with an Italian bean that has a soft taste and highlights the milky flavor. I recommend Front Street Brazilian Cirado, Front Street PNG Paradise Bird, and Front Street strawberry sugar espresso.

Why are there few "decaf coffee" and "skimmed milk" in domestic cafes?

In our country, the vast majority of people drink coffee to refresh themselves. The demand for decaf coffee only accounts for 3.2% of the total consumers, far lower than the 20% in European and American countries. If the coffee shop offers an additional "low-cost" option, it means adding a coffee bean that may cost more, and matching it with an Italian bean grinder. Moreover, low-cost beans are consumed very slowly and often the whole package expires, so various costs will become higher, which is obviously unbearable in the long run.

The same goes for milk choices. Apart from big-name chains such as Starbucks and Piye, many independent coffee shops will only retain stable full-fat fresh milk, or add two options of oatmeal milk, which is specially provided for people with lactose intolerant. There are two reasons. One is that oatmeal milk is more popular than skimmed milk, and the other is that it tastes more fragrant when paired with coffee.

In general, coffee shops will give priority to cutting off the two non-essential options of "decaf coffee" and "skimmed milk" regardless of profit, production, and inventory.

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