Decaffeinated chickpea coffee

Chickpea coffee: A natural and tasty surprise!

Chickpea coffee is a natural, caffeine-free beverage made from roasted and ground chickpeas. It’s a traditional yet innovative alternative with roots in times when coffee was not easily available. Today, it’s making a strong comeback as a unique tasting option. The process begins with selecting dry chickpeas, which then are roasted at high temperatures until they acquire a dark brown color and a strong, smoky aroma. The roasting gives the chickpeas a nutty flavor and produces a characteristic aroma. After cooling, they are ground into a fine powder, similar in texture to traditional Greek coffee. This powder can be used in various ways. The final result is smooth, with an earthy taste, subtle natural sweetness, and nutty notes. It contains no caffeine, making it ideal for any time of the day, while also offering an interesting alternative for those seeking new flavor experiences with a natural origin.

A taste full of history

Chickpea coffee emerged in Greek culture mainly during the difficult times of World War II and the Occupation when authentic coffee was scarce and prohibitively expensive. In these circumstances, Greeks sought alternative ways to continue enjoying their beloved beverage. They began roasting foods such as chickpeas, broad beans, and barley, making a caffeine-free coffee with a warm aroma and similar texture.

During this period, “tabides", the coffee vendors of the time, often “tricked” their customers by serving chickpea coffee as authentic Greek coffee. Although milder in taste, this substitute closely resembled regular coffee in appearance, and because real coffee was so rare, few complained. As a result, chickpea coffee became established in everyday life, either out of necessity or creativity, and remains in collective memory as proof of people’s resilience and adaptability during the hardest times. Today, it returns not out of shortage, but by choice, as a natural, alternative beverage with roots in Greek history.

The natural choice in coffee

Chickpea coffee offers many advantages that make it special and unique. First of all, it contains no caffeine, making it ideal for those who avoid caffeine for health reasons or to ensure a more peaceful sleep. It doesn’t cause palpitations or nervousness, and you can enjoy it at any time of day without worry. Additionally, it’s easy to digest and gentle on the stomach, while still retaining the taste and feeling of a warm beverage, which makes it an enjoyable habit rather than just an alternative. It’s also rich in fiber and antioxidants, and contains no additives or artificial ingredients. Made with simple ingredients, it is affordable and has a low environmental footprint, making it even more appealing to the modern, conscious consumer.