Black coffee

Many people drink a cup of coffee every morning to get some extra energy and start the day off right. Nowadays, many more people drink coffee than in the past, making this black gold an indispensable part of our society. Drinking black coffee is popular and also the healthiest option, but why?

What is black coffee?

Drinking coffee is part of Dutch culture. Previous research conducted by Kaldi shows that over 70% of the 1,300 respondents drink one or more cups of coffee daily. But what exactly is black coffee, and why does everyone drink it so eagerly? Black coffee is a 'clean' cup of coffee, without milk, sugar, or other additions. This does not depend on the brewing method, so whether you have filter coffee or coffee brewed with an espresso machine: it is all black coffee. You can learn to drink coffee; it is not something you either like or dislike. But beware: not every coffee is the same. Every coffee has its own character, and some are stronger than others. Try to keep this in mind when (learning to) drink your coffee. When you start drinking coffee, it is easier to get used to the taste if you start with a somewhat milder, softer coffee so that you can get used to the flavours coffee contains.

Is black coffee healthy?

Numerous studies have been conducted into the question of whether coffee is healthy for you. Countless studies show that coffee can protect you against serious diseases and give you a positive boost. This is because coffee contains the substance caffeine. Caffeine makes you feel tired go away. Drinking two cups of coffee a day can therefore help you concentrate better. Drinking coffee also lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By drinking 2 cups a day, you not only reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, but by drinking 5 cups a day, you reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 30%. Athletes also benefit greatly from a nice cup of coffee. Drinking coffee can actually help athletes perform better because it gives them more energy. Additionally, coffee can help reduce muscle soreness. This allows you to start your workout again sooner.

Losing weight with black coffee

Finally, coffee is said to give your fat burning a boost. Coffee contains various substances that are believed to help with this. One of these substances is called epinephrine. Epinephrine ensures that fatty acids are released and prepared to leave the body. Another substance found in coffee is called chlorogenic acid. This substance lowers your blood sugar level after a meal. Chlorogenic acid ensures that less insulin is released in your body, and the less insulin, the better you can burn fat. So bring on those healthy cups of coffee.