Black Coffee, Benefits that Coffee Lovers must Know, does Drinking it Really Benefit your Health?!
What are the benefits of black coffee? How many cups can you drink per day? Are there any diseases that prohibit coffee consumption? Many questions that people want to know because most of the time we hear that drinking black coffee doesn’t make you fat, or that people who drink black coffee look cool, being adults who can appreciate the bitterness of coffee. But more than that, black coffee has many interesting stories for us to explore, such as what black coffee originated from, whether there are any diseases that prohibit drinking coffee or black coffee, and what are the recipes for black coffee. Today, we have some knowledge about black coffee to share with you. Let’s take a look.
1. What is black coffee? Is it different from Americano?
3. 5 diseases that prohibit coffee consumption
1. What is black coffee? Is it different from Americano?
Just mentioning black coffee makes coffee lovers excited and think of the intense aroma that refreshes them. Everyone probably knows that black coffee is pure coffee. But for those who are just starting to get into black coffee, let’s take a closer look at what black coffee is and how it differs from Americano.
Black coffee comes from roasted coffee beans, extracted directly from the coffee beans without any flavoring. The brewed black coffee will have an intense flavor and caffeine content.
Americano, on the other hand, is made by diluting one shot of espresso (espresso is a concentrated coffee served as a shot and is often the base for other drinks like cappuccino, latte, Americano, and macchiato) with hot water, making it less intense than regular brewed black coffee, thus easier to drink than black coffee. It has a mild aroma with a hint of sweetness. Black coffee and Americano are very similar but differ in the brewing method and the type of coffee beans used.
Black coffee or drip coffee uses coarsely or medium-ground beans, brewed with hot water flowing through the coffee, while Americano uses more intensely roasted beans, finely ground, and brewed with hot water mixed with espresso. However, the difference between black coffee and Americano may vary depending on the coffee shop, as different shops might have different brewing recipes.
2. Benefits of black coffee
Aside from helping to keep us awake and alert, black coffee has many other benefits that many people may not realize. Let’s take a look.
1. Helps reduce stress
Drinking black coffee stimulates the nervous system and increases the production of dopamine, the happiness hormone, which stabilizes our mood.
2. Reduces the risk of diabetes
Drinking black coffee reduces the risk of diabetes because black coffee helps control blood sugar levels and increases insulin production.
3. Boosts metabolism and helps with weight loss
If you drink black coffee 30 minutes before exercising, it can boost your metabolism by about 3-11%, and it also stimulates the nervous system, which signals the body to break down fat cells and use them for energy, aiding in weight loss.
4. Reduces the risk of cancer
Why does drinking black coffee help reduce the risk of certain cancers such as liver cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and rectal cancer? Because the substances in black coffee help reduce infections in the body, which are the cause of tumors.
5. Good for heart and blood vessels
Drinking 1-2 cups of black coffee a day reduces the risk of heart disease and helps reduce inflammation in the body.
6. Reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Caffeine in black coffee helps reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease by up to 25%, just by drinking 2-3 cups a day regularly.
7. Black coffee is good for the liver
80% of those who drink 4 or more cups of black coffee every day have a lower rate of liver-related diseases than those who don’t drink black coffee. Black coffee helps prevent liver cancer, hepatitis, reduce fat accumulation in the liver, and reduce the occurrence of cirrhosis from alcohol consumption.
8. Helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Because black coffee has substances that stimulate bone formation and increase bone density, making bones stronger and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
9. Helps reduce hangovers and headaches
Black coffee contains caffeine that stimulates the central nervous system, helps dilate blood vessels, making you more alert, and increases blood circulation. Drinking black coffee may help reduce hangovers and headaches.
3. 5 diseases that prohibit coffee consumption
Aside from the myriad benefits of black coffee mentioned, there are also diseases that prohibit black coffee consumption. Let’s take a look at what these diseases are so you can be cautious.
1. Insomnia
As many people know, caffeine in coffee stimulates the brain, making you feel less sleepy, which for those with chronic insomnia should avoid drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks.
2. High blood pressure
Another disease that many people might not think of is high blood pressure, which prohibits coffee consumption. Coffee contains both caffeine and diterpenes, which increase heart function and cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to higher blood pressure.
3. Heart disease
Caffeine stimulates heart function, causing blood vessels to constrict, so drinking coffee might cause palpitations, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat.
4. Osteoporosis
Drinking more than 2 cups of coffee a day may make bones brittle because caffeine in coffee might interfere with the absorption and utilization of calcium, causing the body to excrete calcium through urine, leading to insufficient bone nourishment, which may result in osteoporosis and bone thinning.
5. Stomach ulcers
Coffee lovers probably know that drinking black coffee on an empty stomach stimulates ulcers because drinking too much coffee stimulates the secretion of acid, increasing the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
4. Black coffee and Americano recipes
As for black coffee brewing recipes, with human creativity, drinking black coffee alone is no longer monotonous because there are various recipes to brew and choose from according to preference. We’ve brought some popular black coffee recipes to share.
Black Coffee with Orange Juice
Ingredients
1. 2 teaspoons of brewed black coffee
2. Juice from 2-3 oranges
3. Ice
How to make
Brew black coffee, pour orange juice into a glass, and follow with the brewed coffee.
Black Coffee with Soda
Ingredients
1. 3/4 bottle of soda
2. teaspoons of brewed black coffee
How to make
Pour soda into a glass of ice, then add the brewed black coffee on top. It’s sure to be refreshing.
Hot Americano
Ingredients
1. Roasted coffee beans
2. Hot water
3. Syrup (optional)
How to make
1. Brew espresso by adding hot water.
2. If you prefer a strong taste, pour it into a coffee cup and drink.
3. If you want a milder taste, you can add sugar or syrup.
Iced Americano
Ingredients
1. Espresso
2. Syrup (optional)
3. Water
4. Ice
How to make
1. Brew espresso.
2. Add water (you can add syrup) and mix well.
3. Scoop ice into a glass, then pour the coffee in to make an iced Americano.
Honey Lemon Americano
Ingredients
1. Espresso
2. Water
3. Lemon juice
4. Honey
5. Ice
How to make
1. Brew espresso, add water.
2. Add honey and mix well.
3. Mix lemon juice with water and mix well.
4. Scoop ice into a glass, then pour in the lemon juice, followed by the coffee.
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