About the Brand
About
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ELEPHANT IN THE COFFEE SHOP.Decaf gets no respect.We're here to change that.At Dekáf, we believe those who drink coffee purely for its flavor are the true connoisseurs. While other roasters treat decaf as a side project, we've made it our entire mission. We're dedicated to creating exceptional decaffeinated coffee that stands toe-to-toe with the world's finest caffeinated beans. Dekáf showcases the real potential behind extraordinary decaf coffee with its exclusive collection of 15 carefully curated premium coffees - all sourced and decaffeinated sustainably without chemicals. With twenty-plus years of experience in the specialty coffee roasting industry, Dekáf has fine-tuned and perfected roast profiles for each coffee, catering to every bean's unique characteristics.Dekáf is here for the discerning coffee lover who knows that great coffee isn't about the buzz - it's about the pure, unadulterated pleasure of a perfect cup.
Founding Story
Coffee has always been about bringing people together. For us, it started with a simple question over a late-night cup of decaf: why do coffee lovers who skip the caffeine have to skip the craft too?
We noticed that our decaf customers were our most loyal. Here they are drinking coffee purely for the flavor, and at the same time they are being served some of the most low quality, stale and limited coffee beans.
When we made the switch to drinking decaf ourselves, we decided it was time to change the way the coffee business treats decaf drinkers. Our mission was simple, provide the full specialty coffee experience for decaf drinkers. We wanted decaf coffees that would stand toe to toe with the best conventional coffees out there. Dekaf Coffee Roasters was born.
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Team & Experts
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Anil caught the entrepreneurial bug watching his immigrant parents hustle after moving to the US from Albania when he was 11. A year studying in Tokyo during college didn't just leave him fluent in Japanese - it sparked a lifelong love affair with coffee that led to founding Jaho Coffee in his hometown of Salem, MA in 2005. Since then, he's built a mini empire with seven Massachusetts locations, two Tokyo cafés, and a string of ventures including Barista Connection (before coffee folks had Instagram!), Milkboy Boba & Ice Cream, and Bagel Boys. His latest venture, Dekáf Coffee Roasters, is on a mission to prove decaf drinkers deserve the good stuff too.
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Born in Houston, TX, to Vietnamese immigrant parents and raised in Germany, Khanh grew up immersed in a blend of cultures, each shaping her appreciation for craftsmanship, aesthetics, and storytelling. After studying Psychology in Boston, a chance connection with the coffee world through Jaho Coffee sparked a new passion - one that merged community, experience, and design. As Director of Brand Development for Jaho Coffee, Khanh honed an eye for how branding and visual identity shape the way people experience coffee.With a deep love for design’s ability to elevate the everyday, Khanh founded CHEEBXDESIGN, a creative studio dedicated to capturing the beauty in design and how it enhances perception - because a well-crafted experience, much like a well-brewed cup of coffee, is greater than the sum of its parts. Now, as co-founder of Dekáf Coffee Roasters, that philosophy extends to redefining decaf. Caffeine-free should never mean flavor-free, and great coffee should look just as good as it tastes.When not shaping the future of decaf, Khanh enjoys traveling, discovering new foods, spending time with family, and doting on her cat, Jeffery (who, much like a great design, brings endless joy in the simplest of ways).
Press Coverage
PERFECT DAILY GRIND
Apr 24, 2026
Coffee News Recap, 24 Apr: Luckin claims it has world's biggest roaster, major coffee brands partner to map deforestation ahead of EUDR & other stories
KT LIKES COFFEE
Apr 20, 2026
The Ultimate Coffee Guide for Moms
DIGITAL JOURNAL
Apr 19, 2026
Dekaf Introduces Series 001 Drinkware as the First Release in Its Official Merch Collection
KXLG
Apr 19, 2026
Dekaf Introduces Series 001 Drinkware as the First Release in Its Official Merch Collection
OK MAGAZINE
Apr 16, 2026
From Convenience to Craft: How Milton Coffee Co. Is Repositioning Pod Coffee for a Premium Market
LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Mar 25, 2026
Designed to Be Used: How Dekáf Is Applying Longevity and Restraint to Coffee Drinkware
RUN OREGON
Mar 12, 2026
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Coffee, Reimagined
TREND HUNTER
Feb 8, 2026
New Year-Inspired Decaf Coffees
FASHNFLY.COM
Jan 21, 2026
Dékaf Champions a Conscious Lifestyle (fashnfly)
THE SOURCE MAGAZINE
Jan 20, 2026
Coffee Without the Kick: Dékaf (The Source)
KT LIKES COFFEE
Jan 19, 2026
Preparing for a Second Baby: 8 Ways I’m Getting Ready for Baby #2
If you’re preparing for a second baby, you might feel a mix of confidence and uncertainty. You know what to expect, but every pregnancy and baby is different.
THE SOURCE
Jan 19, 2026
Coffee Without the Kick: Dekáf Champions a Conscious Lifestyle
The first light of day brings a familiar ritual to millions of households: a cup of coffee. For many, that first sip signals the start of motion, a wake-up call for focus and energy. Across kitchens, cafés, and workspaces, a quieter change is unfolding. More people are choosing low-caffeine and decaf options, and coffee is no longer defined solely by its kick. What matters now is how coffee fits into daily life, the warmth of a quiet morning, a calm focus in an afternoon pause, or the gentle close of the day.
TREND HUNTER
Dec 31, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Spotlighted Its Midwinter Ritual Bundle
During the holiday season, Dekáf Coffee Roasters released a festive offering titled 'A Quiet Season.' This limited-edition holiday coffee blend is composed entirely of decaffeinated beans and, thus, serves as an excellent festive coffee designed for evening or caffeine-sensitive consumption. The 'A Quiet Season' blend combines a regularly available Colombian decaf with a rare, naturally processed Brazilian decaf. This results in a tasting experience that offers flavor notes reminiscent of baking spices and red wine.
DAILY COFFEE NEWS
Dec 26, 2025
Here Are 26 New Roasters to Support in 2026
Across the country, new roasters introduced coffees sourced with care, roasted with precision and packaged with personality. Here are 26 new roasters to support in 2026. Daily Coffee News’ 2025 Year in Review is our annual look back at the people, places and ideas that shaped coffee this year.
KT LIKES COFFEE
Dec 22, 2025
2025: My Favorite Things List (KT Likes Coffee)
TECHBULLION
Dec 12, 2025
From Salem to the World: How Dekáf Is Defining the Global Decaf Craft
Dekáf Coffee Roasters is proving that decaf can command the same attention as any specialty coffee. Every bean is handled with precision, roasted on dedicated equipment, and decaffeinated without chemicals to preserve flavor, aroma, and depth. The company has turned decaf from an afterthought into a deliberate choice for coffee enthusiasts who value craft, consistency, and balance.
MACHASH
Nov 29, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters (MacHash)
PERFECT DAILY GRIND
Nov 28, 2025
Coffee News Recap (Perfect Daily Grind)
DIGITAL JOURNAL
Nov 6, 2025
The blended future of coffee (Digital Journal)
BEVNET MAGAZINE
Oct 30, 2025
Dékáf Coffee Roasters Transition 100% Swiss Water Decaf
OK! MAGAZINE
Oct 27, 2025
From All-Caf to Half-Caf: How Dekáf Is Giving Coffee Drinkers Their Control Back
A few years ago, taking caffeine out of coffee sounded like taking the heart out of the ritual itself. The industry treated caffeine as nonnegotiable, and anyone asking for decaf was met with compromise: thin flavors, lower standards, and little choice. But in Salem, Massachusetts, two founders believed coffee drinkers deserved more say in what powered their day. Anil Mezini and Khanh Nguyen built Dekáf Coffee Roasters from the ground up to prove that great coffee does not have to come with a caffeine cost.
OK! MAGAZINE
Oct 27, 2025
From All-Caf to Half-Caf: Dékáf (OK! Magazine)
GRIT DAILY
Oct 26, 2025
Can You Have Energy Without Anxiety? Inside Dekáf’s Balanced Coffee Revolution
Caffeine has long been both a comfort and a contradiction. It is the daily spark that fuels ambition yet often frays the edges of calm. In an age when people are more attuned to their mental and physical limits, the question of whether energy must come at the cost of peace has become more relevant than ever. It is within this tension that Dekáf Coffee Roasters has found its purpose, offering a quieter kind of energy that keeps the ritual alive but leaves the restlessness behind.
TREND HUNTER
Oct 2, 2025
Tailored Coffee Subscription Sets
BEVNET MAGAZINE
Sep 29, 2025
Dékáf Launches New Subscription Sets (BevNET)
ROLLING STONE UK
Aug 29, 2025
How Dekáf Coffee Roasters Turned the Specialty Coffee World Upside Down by Putting Decaf First
There are brands that announce themselves with noise. Then there are the ones that subvert the conversation quietly, until suddenly, they have everyone’s attention. Dekáf Coffee Roasters belongs firmly in the second camp. Based out of Salem, Massachusetts, run by just two people, and refusing to roast full-strength coffee, Dekáf has become a paradox the industry cannot ignore.
USA TODAY
Aug 27, 2025
How Dekáf Coffee Roasters Uses Low-Caffeine Blends to Meet the Needs of Modern Coffee Lovers
Once upon a time, coffee was the fuel of choice for the hustle set. Bleary-eyed bankers, jaded journalists, and start-up founders, all one pivot away from a meltdown, clutched paper cups like life rafts. The more jittery the hands, the more credible the grind. Then came the whisper. A restless insomnia here. A tight chest there. The caffeine-induced tremor, rebranded as ambition, was suddenly under review. Somewhere between the third espresso shot and the fifth anxiety spiral, the question began to surface: what is everyone really chasing? Enter Dekáf Coffee Roasters. A two-person outfit in Salem, Massachusetts that doesn’t just challenge the caffeine cult—it ignores it entirely. Anil Mezini and Khanh Nguyen are the unlikely duo behind this caffeine-conscious coup. They roast every bean themselves. They reject full-caffeine blends entirely. They cater to the tired, the twitchy, the curious.
INVESTORPLACE
Aug 25, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Introduces Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrate Line
Dekáf Coffee Roasters has announced the launch of its Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrate Line, a collection of four meticulously crafted offerings that bring the brand’s best-selling decaf and low-caffeine profiles into a new format. Using the traditional Japanese slow-drip method, these concentrates capture remarkable clarity, depth, and nuance without the buzz of full-strength caffeine.
THE VILLAGE VOICE
Aug 19, 2025
The Story of Dekáf Coffee Roasters and How One Small Brand is Changing the Decaf Experience Globally
Coffee lovers know the ritual well. That first sip that centers a morning. The warm aroma curling into conversation. The steady hum of energy it delivers. But not everyone wants the buzz. For decades, those who asked for decaf received an afterthought. They were handed lackluster brews stripped of flavor and dignity, often with little explanation. The message was unmistakable. Decaf was lesser. Dekáf Coffee Roasters exists to dismantle that message. Founded by Anil Mezini and Khanh Nguyen in Salem, Massachusetts, this two-person operation has redefined what specialty coffee can be for the caffeine-conscious. Without fanfare or external funding, Dekáf is reshaping the global experience of decaffeinated coffee. They are doing it with precision, intention, and a level of transparency rarely found in the broader coffee world.
MASHABLE
Jun 26, 2025
How Dekáf Coffee Roasters Is Educating Consumers on the True Craft Behind Decaffeinated Coffee
Founded by Anil Mezini and Khanh Nguyen in Salem, Massachusetts, Dekáf built its entire identity around a single idea: decaf deserves craft. The company exists to elevate caffeine-conscious coffee, not by spinning it as something new, but by revealing how overlooked its potential has always been. Their goal is not conversion. It is education.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Jun 23, 2025
How Dekáf aims to change the way you think about decaf
Most seasoned coffee drinkers dismiss decaf with a shrug. They’ve tasted the flat finish, the hollow middle, and the lingering disappointment of a cup that feels like a ghost of its full-strength counterpart. The assumption runs deep: if it’s decaf, it must be less. Less bold. Less respected. Less worth the grind. Dekáf Coffee Roasters hopes to break that cycle — and do so with an unapologetic focus on flavor, process and truth.
VANITY FAIR
Jun 18, 2025
Why Building A Decaf-Only Brand Is The Boldest Bet In Specialty Coffee and How Dekáf Is Proving It Works
The idea was met with polite confusion. Launching a specialty coffee company that refuses to roast full-caffeine beans felt improbable to some, laughable to others. Yet that very refusal is what gave Dekáf Coffee Roasters its edge. Founded in Salem, Massachusetts, and run solely by Anil Mezini and Khanh Nguyen, Dekáf is not a novelty or a protest. It is a challenge to assumptions long accepted as truth in coffee culture. The gamble is real, and the results are hard to ignore.
THE MANUAL
Jun 11, 2025
Why Japanese cold brew might be the most underrated coffee method
Known for its slow, gentle extraction, Japanese cold brew is a form of coffee brewing that every cold brew coffee needs to know about. Though the process requires patience and time, the slow-drip process ensures a bold, strong cup of cold brew coffee that hits the spot.
FAST COMPANY
Jun 10, 2025
How Decaf Drinkers Inspired Dekáf’s Bold Flavour Mission
Decaf coffee drinkers have always been present. They just have not been heard. In cafes across the world, people ask for a cup without caffeine and receive whatever happens to be on hand. Often it is stale, over-roasted, or chemically stripped of both buzz and character. The coffee industry looked the other way, assuming that decaf drinkers were few and forgiving.
MEDIUM
Jun 4, 2025
2025 Ultimate Gift Guide: Premium & Practical Presents for Dads
Celebrate the incredible fathers in your life with these expertly curated gifts that perfectly blend luxury, functionality, and thoughtfulness. From grooming innovations to cutting-edge tech solutions, we’ve hand-selected items that will impress dads of all interests and lifestyles.
TREND HUNTER
May 30, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Expands Its Specialty Decaf Offerings
Dekáf Coffee Roasters' specialty decaf offerings are enhanced with the introduction of four new subscription-based gift options that promise to elevate the gifting experience for caffeine-conscious consumers.
VARIETY
May 29, 2025
Wellness Without The Buzz: Why Dekáf Coffee Speaks To A Caffeine-Conscious Generation
Dekáf’s success isn’t built on trendy buzzwords or health fads. It’s built on an unflinching dedication to taste. From the very beginning, the company sought out micro-lot farmers who understood that great coffee starts at the source. These partnerships weren’t about volume—they were about quality. Every bean was chosen for its character, its story, its potential.
YAHOO CREATORS
May 20, 2025
Father's Day gift guide: 12 travel gifts your dad will actually use
These Father's Day gifts are made for dads who live out of a suitcase, whether they're flying overseas or planning the next great American road trip.
TREND HUNTER
May 11, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Debuts Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrates
Dekáf Coffee Roasters has introduced an innovative line of Japanese-style cold brew concentrates — the Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrates. This product range marks the specialty decaf brand's first foray into ready-to-drink coffee products.
YAHOO CREATORS
May 7, 2025
The best self-care gifts for mom this Mother’s Day
10 wellness gifts for mom will help her relax, unwind, and feel loved this Mother’s Day
THE MANUAL
Apr 22, 2025
Dekáf’s new Mizudashi cold brew line is bold without caffeine
Decaf, slow-dripped Japanese cold brew concentrate offered in four coffee options, and two sizes.
OTHER
Apr 2, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Seeks 100% Quality with Little to No Caffeine
Two key figures behind 20-year-old Salem, Massachusetts-based Jaho Coffee recently launched a new direct-to-consumer coffee brand called Dekáf Coffee Roasters.
TREND HUNTER
Mar 31, 2025
Aesthetically Pleasing Decaf Packaging/Dekáf Emphasizes High-Quality Decaffeinated Coffee
Dekáf is a specialty coffee company that focuses exclusively on high-quality decaffeinated coffee. At its core, the brand challenges the industry's typical treatment of decaf as an afterthought. The packaging also immediately captures attention with its playful, cartoon-inspired aesthetic.
THE MANUAL
Mar 22, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters launches to redefine the decaf experience
Specialty coffee lovers no longer have to compromise when choosing decaf. As the decaf coffee and lower-caffeinated coffee trend continues to rise, decaf shoppers now have a new coffee brand to consider. The latest online coffee brand, Dekáf Coffee Roasters, offers exclusively premium decaffeinated coffee. Each coffee is made in a small batch and is sustainably sourced. Dekáf embraces the philosophy that great coffee should be measured by taste, not caffeine content.
THE MANUAL
Mar 22, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters launches to redefine the decaf experience
Press Releases
Mar 4, 2026
Dekáf Marks One Year of Decaf-First Craft with Limited Dual-Expression Nicaragua Release
Dekáf, marks its first year in business, reflects on a year defined by focus, growth, and debuts a limited-edition small-lot dual expression.
Jan 22, 2026
Dekáf Debuts A New Lunar New Year Tradition With Prosperous Blends
Dekáf Coffee Roasters announces the launch of its Prosperous Blend line, a new Lunar New Year coffee series designed to become an annual tradition rooted in intention, renewal, and thoughtful craftsmanship. The inaugural release honors 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, marking the beginning of a seasonal offering from the decaf-first specialty roaster.
Jan 15, 2026
Dekáf Launches Series 001 Drinkware: Thoughtfully Designed Tools For Everyday Coffee
Dekáf Coffee Roasters introduces the first release of its official merch collection. Series 001 launches a curated collection of drinkware and coffee storage designed to support everyday coffee rituals with intention and longevity.
Nov 30, 2025
Dekáf Celebrates The Season With New Holiday Blend "A Quiet Season" and The "Midwinter Ritual" Bundle
Dekáf Coffee Roasters, is proud to introduce its first official holiday blend: A Quiet Season, a limited light-medium roast crafted to honor the softer, slower spirit of winter.
Nov 17, 2025
Meet the Bundle: Dekáf Introduces Curated Decaf-First Coffee Bundles
The curated bundles are designed to make coffee shopping (and sipping) simpler, more intentional, and always caffeine-conscious.
Oct 30, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Transitions to a 100% Swiss Water® Decaf Lineup
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Now Exclusively Uses Swiss Water® Process Decaffeination — the Gold Standard in Chemical-Free Caffeine Removal
Oct 10, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Launches New Sample Pack Collection To Test Quality Coffee with Ease
Sep 25, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Launches New Subscription Sets for Decaf and Low-Caff Lovers
In addition to our Roaster Choice subscription we now offer subscription sets of; Single Origin, Signature Blends, Low-Caffeine Blends, and Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrate
Jun 16, 2025
Dekáf Launches Loyalty Program to Reward Caffeine-Conscious Coffee Drinkers
Specialty decaf roaster Dekáf has officially launched its customer Loyalty Program, designed to reward its growing community of decaf and low-caffeine coffee drinkers with exclusive perks for every sip.
May 31, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Expands Shipping Worldwide
Fresh Decaf, Now Global
May 13, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Launches Curated Gifting Options
Thoughtful, Caffeine-Conscious Coffee Gift Subscriptions
Apr 21, 2025
Dekáf Launches Mizudashi Cold Brew Concentrate Line
Small-batch, decaf Japanese-style cold brews created with intentional roasting practices and quality sourcing
Mar 5, 2025
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Launches to Redefine the Decaf Experience
Specialty decaf, small-batch roasted to order, and crafted for the love of pure coffee.
Locations
Dekáf Headquarters
130 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA, Salem
<p>Our headquarters has a state of the art roasting facility & cupping room with separate equipment for decaf beans, ensuring there is no cross contamination.</p>
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