In one interpretation, the chalice is a symbol of religion freedom from the impositions of doctrine by a hierarchy and openness to participation by all; the flame is interpreted as a memorial to those throughout history who sacrificed their lives for the cause of religious liberty.
Today, most processors use safe methods to remove caffeine. A few different techniques are available, and understanding them may help allay your concerns about coffee contaminants. Coffee beans are decaffeinated by softening the beans with water and using a substance to extract the caffeine. Water alone cannot be used because it strips away too much of the flavor. The goal is to extract the caffeine with minimal loss of flavor.
'Decaf' or âDecaffeinated teaâ is a hot beverage made from the leaf from the tea plant that has been through a process to remove its caffeine. Caffeine occurs naturally in tea leaves and the two most common methods of removing the caffeine are to use a chemical solvent or carbon dioxide to strip the leaves.