How is decaf made and what is the process behind removing caffeine from coffee beans?

Decaf coffee is made by removing caffeine from coffee beans through a process called decaffeination. There are different methods used to decaffeinate coffee beans, but the most common ones involve using solvents like ethyl acetate or carbon dioxide to extract the caffeine from the beans. The beans are soaked in the solvent, which binds to the caffeine molecules and removes them. The beans are then dried and roasted as usual to produce decaf coffee.