Why decaf coffee pots are ALWAYS orange – the secret behind them is almost 100 years old

THE next time you’re in search of a steaming cup of joe, you may want to pay attention to the pot it’s coming from.

And while you may need that cup of coffee for an energy boost, plenty of others prefer their coffee decaffeinated.

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Decaf coffee almost always has an orange lid and it’s all because of the coffee company, Sanko.[/caption]

So to distinguish between the two, decaf coffee is almost always served in a bright orange pot, and it’s been that way for a hundred years.

Back in 1923, a German company called Sanka was the first to bring decaffeinated coffee to the United States, according to Taste of Home.

Sanka sold its decaf coffee in stores with a bright orange lid, and thanks to its easily recognizable branding, orange became a universally-accepted signal for decaf.

Even today, Sanka coffee still sports its original orange lid.

But in case you miss the orange pot, you might be able to distinguish whether your coffee is regular is decaf by its taste.

Decaf coffee is made by removing the caffeine from coffee beans before roasting, resulting in a less potent flavor, per Taste of Home.

Coffee lovers might also want to know when to have their last cup in order to get a good night’s rest.

According to Proper Sleep Coach Kelly O’Brien, NBC-HWC, it could be earlier than you may want to hear.

“Your last cup of coffee or any caffeinated drink should be at around 2pm and even earlier if you’re someone who goes to bed early,” she stated.

“You’re going to want to adjust the time if you’re an early sleeper or if you’re super susceptible to feeling the effects of caffeine.”

This means that if you go to bed at around 9pm, you might want to stop drinking any sodas or coffee drinks by 11am.

Additionally, you may want to learn how to remove those pesky stains from coffee mugs.

According to ” cleanfluencer” Mrs. Hinch, it turns out there’s a much easier way to get rid of those nasty coffee stains inside your mugs.

In one of her Facebook groups, a user asked Mrs. Hinch – whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe – how they could remove coffee and tea stains from mugs.

And apparently, it’s as easy as using salt.

One person replied: “Definitely salt, wet the inside of the cup and pour a little salt and rub with fingers or sponge. Rinse well.”

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