Caffree provides a powdered, odorless, tasteless enzyme that enables coffee and beverage manufacturers to precisely control caffeine levels within existing production lines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Coffee and beverage manufacturers often rely on separate decaffeination lines or chemical processes that increase production costs, require additional equipment, and can compromise flavor and aroma. This limits their ability to offer precisely controlled caffeine levels across different product lines.
Solution
Caffree offers a powdered, odorless, tasteless enzyme that converts caffeine into theobromine directly within existing production workflows. By adjusting enzyme dosage and activation time, manufacturers can set exact caffeine targets for each batch without altering taste, aroma, or speed. The system integrates seamlessly into batch tanks, cold‑brew vessels, and RTD bottling lines, eliminating the need for dedicated decaf equipment. It is GRAS‑safe, clean‑label, and scalable from small‑batch brewers to large‑scale plants, reducing decaf production costs while enabling new low‑caffeine or caffeine‑free product innovations.
Target Audience
Primary customers are coffee brands, cold‑brew manufacturers, RTD beverage producers, and co‑packers seeking to add or optimize low‑caffeine and decaf SKUs without compromising product quality.
Features
- Powdered enzyme formulation that is odorless, tasteless, and GRAS‑approved for food use
- Precise caffeine reduction by converting caffeine to theobromine, preserving flavor and aroma
- Simple dosage and activation time controls allow exact caffeine level targeting per batch
- Direct integration into existing equipment (batch tanks, cold‑brew systems, RTD bottling lines) with no additional hardware required
- Scalable from small‑batch operations to high‑volume production, maintaining consistent results
- Clean‑label solution supporting marketing claims of natural, additive‑free decaffeination