The best decaf coffee for a caffeine-free cuppa

Composed of nine of the finest Arabica coffees sourced worldwide, this medium roast blend has gentle notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine. It's certainly gained praise from those in the know, with one barista reviewer saying, "I am an addict for coffee and I have also worked as a barista for 8 months, so I know a little bit about coffee (oh and I'm 100% Italian!). This is by far the best decaf coffee I've ever had."

A smooth, medium roast with hints of caramel. Taylor's natural decaffeination process, which uses water instead of solvents, means there are no chemicals but also ensures no flavour is washed away. Reviewers commented on the similarity to caffeinated coffee, noting it retained the flavour, "By far and away the best decaff coffee on the market in this price range. Many times we have visitors who comment on how good it is and are astonished that it's actually decaffinated. Has a rich aroma and is spicy and chocolately."

If you're a fan of the ease and speed of instant coffee, NESCAFÉ Azera Americano Decaff gets rave reviews. Even if you're not normally a fan of instant, this may change your mind as one reviewer found. "Did not think l would like this. Daughter recommended. I think l would struggle to choose between caff and decaff. It has helped reduce my stress levels too."

Other buyers were equally impressed, "Tried loads of decaff coffees and most lack that rich coffee flavour and smell. This is a lovely roasted strong coffee without being bitter It even has the bits of coffee left in the bottom of the cup like you get in a coffee shop."

This is a full-bodied espresso with notes of dried fruit and featuring beans from South America and South East Asia. It can be used in a coffee maker machine, moka or French press. To remove the caffeine, Lazazza uses an innovative extraction process which uses carbon dioxide to preserve the coffee's characteristics and aromas.

Reviewers were impressed, with many reporting that they buy this time and again. One pregnant buyer tried a wide range before settling on this as the best decaf coffee, "As a strong coffee addict I found it hard to switch to decaf when I became pregnant. I spent a while trying out different brands and found them all lacking in flavour and strength, to the point I was considering abandoning coffee altogether. Then I came across this one and I'm so glad I did! Can't tell it's decaf at all and neither can anyone else I've offered it to."

Made with Colombian Arabica beans, this decaf coffee has a fruity character with a smooth, rich taste, just with none of the caffeine. It's a great option for fans of L'Or and is an easy, quick decaf coffee if you're short on time. Buyers liked the flavour and ease of it, with one saying, "Love this coffee. It is the “best” instant coffee on the market if you’re a snob like me."

This Fairtrade coffee is rich and smooth with a subtle orange finish and uses Arabica beans that are always handpicked and only harvested when perfectly ripe. Reviewers praised the flavours with one noting it is a lighter blend. Another said, "Great coffee, been using this for years now. Don’t even bother trying other brands anymore as we found this to be the best. Highly recommend."

This Fairtrade decaf coffee from M&S is a medium roast made from 100% Arabica beans for a smooth and balanced flavour. It's gained fans with buyers who were surprised by both the taste and the price, with one noting "I have always bought a top brand decaf but as the price was getting silly i decided to try this. I was amazed, ts lovely and even though it's the same strength grade as my other, it tastes much richer. I will be staying with this now."

The brilliantly named Grumpy Mule is roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire and boasts notes of sourdough and milk chocolate with a touch of caramel sweetness for a rich coffee. It uses the Swiss Water decaffeination process which means it's been naturally decaffeinated without chemicals. It's also Fairtrade and Organic certified. Reviewers liked the fact it was roasted in the UK and that it used the Swiss Water method. Some mentioned they found it weaker than others but this may be down to personal taste.

One buyer said, "This product caught my eye because of the catchy labelling and the quirky name. I was then pleased to find out that it used the Swiss water method for decaffination which had been recommended to me by a friend. I used a moka pot to make coffee on my stove and served it with some warm milk. It is silky and smooth with a light chocolate caramel flavour and deep aromatics. It is not bitter at all. I was also pleased to discover the it is made in Yorkshire, so I'm buying locally. All and all a lovely coffee and I'll definitely buy this again."

Rave Coffee is a medium roast decaffeinated coffee blend with notes of chocolate, spice and malt. The Swiss water process removes 99.9% of the caffeine without chemicals and preserves the flavour. it's suitable for all coffee makers so you can grind your own coffee and then make it in the way you prefer. Reviewers felt it was hard to tell that it was decaf though a few felt it was a little weaker than they'd prefer. One summed it up, saying, "very good product, can't tell its decaffeinated. Would buy this coffee again. Beats the supermarket coffee. Not easy trying to find decaffeinated coffee beans."