Carob Coffee: The Decaffeinated Coffee Alternative
Carob coffee is a hot drink prepared not from coffee beans, but from roasted and ground carob fruit. Although it has "coffee" in its name, it has nothing to do with the coffee plant; it is called by this name because of its dark coffee-like color, roasted aroma and brewing. Its lack of caffeine and theobromine makes it an interesting alternative, especially for those who want to avoid stimulants.
Read MoreDoes Carob Contain Caffeine?
Carob is often referred to with the question "Does it contain stimulants like cocoa?" due to its cocoa-like color and aroma. Scientific reviews and laboratory analyzes show that carob fruit flesh does not contain caffeine and theobromine, or that the measurement methods of these compounds are below the detection limit.
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