“Any time is a good time for coffee”, “With a latte in hand, I could rule the world”, “A lot can happen over coffee”, all this and a lot more is said about this hot brew that actually rules the world. To put things in perspective, here is the total consumption in India and also the world over. While coffee consumption in India between 2023 and 2024 amounted to over one million bags (each weighing 60 kilograms), the global coffee consumption for the same period is over 170 million 60-kilogram bags. And with many world-chain coffee brands wooing the Gen Z population, besides traditional coffee lovers continuing their love for the brew, the popularity of the coffee is skyrocketing.
The next obvious question remains, whether the brew is healthy or not. While a lot is said about its health benefits, medical journals across the world support some common beliefs and simultaneously refute others. Whatever the case might be, the hot cuppa is always a topic that can stir a debate.
Dark Roast Coffee Has More Caffeine
It is commonly believed that the dark roast coffee is much stronger and has more caffeine effect than the usual coffee. However, the truth remains that the dark roast coffee contains slightly less caffeine than lighter roasts. And the caffeine content actually depends on the time-frame that the beans are roasted, the more or the darker it is roasted, the less caffeine content it has due to the loss in moisture.
Caffeine Is Addictive
‘Addiction’ perhaps is a little strong word used for coffee. While one does get used to waking up to his/her favorite coffee, the effect is not permanent. Unlike the effect of alcohol or smoking, there are no strong or harmful withdrawal symptoms that one goes through. If one is used to drinking coffee for a long period of time, stopping this habit might cause minor discomfort such as a headache or anxiety, but it is definitely not harmful. Given time, the body adjusts to the new routine without caffeine in the system and one can easily give up coffee if one wishes to.
Use Boiling Water for best brew
If you thought your coffee can brew best only with a boiling cup of hot water, think again. The boiling temperature of water is 100℃, which is definitely not the best temperature to brew your coffee. In fact it is too hot for a good cup of coffee. However, this is true only for authentic filter coffee. The ideal brewing temperature should be between 195℉ to 205℉ (90.5℃ to 96℃). If a water hotter than this is used then it leads to over-extraction making the taste of coffee bitter and dull.
Coffee helps you stay awake
Truth be said, coffee does impact sleep. However this varies from person to person. At most, caffeine can cause insomnia for around 2-3 hrs, but not beyond this or for long hours. Caffeine can be absorbed by the body quickly and is distributed throughout your body. This helps the brain to stay alert and thus help you stay awake, but do not be surprised if you feel sleepy after a few hours of consuming coffee. It all depends on how each person’s body reacts to caffeine and for how long.
In conclusion, it is best to have coffee in a way that helps accelerate the happiness quotient and that too without disturbing one’s comfort. It is best to regulate the intake of coffee and have it in moderation. People with anxiety issues and pregnant women should keep a watch on their consumption limit and last but not the least, if you love your cuppa too much to cut down, decaffeinate your coffee with regular coffee.
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The next obvious question remains, whether the brew is healthy or not. While a lot is said about its health benefits, medical journals across the world support some common beliefs and simultaneously refute others. Whatever the case might be, the hot cuppa is always a topic that can stir a debate.
Dark Roast Coffee Has More Caffeine
It is commonly believed that the dark roast coffee is much stronger and has more caffeine effect than the usual coffee. However, the truth remains that the dark roast coffee contains slightly less caffeine than lighter roasts. And the caffeine content actually depends on the time-frame that the beans are roasted, the more or the darker it is roasted, the less caffeine content it has due to the loss in moisture.
Caffeine Is Addictive
‘Addiction’ perhaps is a little strong word used for coffee. While one does get used to waking up to his/her favorite coffee, the effect is not permanent. Unlike the effect of alcohol or smoking, there are no strong or harmful withdrawal symptoms that one goes through. If one is used to drinking coffee for a long period of time, stopping this habit might cause minor discomfort such as a headache or anxiety, but it is definitely not harmful. Given time, the body adjusts to the new routine without caffeine in the system and one can easily give up coffee if one wishes to.
Use Boiling Water for best brew
If you thought your coffee can brew best only with a boiling cup of hot water, think again. The boiling temperature of water is 100℃, which is definitely not the best temperature to brew your coffee. In fact it is too hot for a good cup of coffee. However, this is true only for authentic filter coffee. The ideal brewing temperature should be between 195℉ to 205℉ (90.5℃ to 96℃). If a water hotter than this is used then it leads to over-extraction making the taste of coffee bitter and dull.
Coffee helps you stay awake
Truth be said, coffee does impact sleep. However this varies from person to person. At most, caffeine can cause insomnia for around 2-3 hrs, but not beyond this or for long hours. Caffeine can be absorbed by the body quickly and is distributed throughout your body. This helps the brain to stay alert and thus help you stay awake, but do not be surprised if you feel sleepy after a few hours of consuming coffee. It all depends on how each person’s body reacts to caffeine and for how long.
In conclusion, it is best to have coffee in a way that helps accelerate the happiness quotient and that too without disturbing one’s comfort. It is best to regulate the intake of coffee and have it in moderation. People with anxiety issues and pregnant women should keep a watch on their consumption limit and last but not the least, if you love your cuppa too much to cut down, decaffeinate your coffee with regular coffee.
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