What coffee is the most refreshing? What brand of coffee beans, coffee powder, instant coffee has a good refreshing effect?

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I like coffee, regardless of variety, as long as I can drink caffeine, even the most common dripping coffee will be satisfied.

But have you ever wondered which kind of coffee is more refreshing? It turns out that the caffeine content of different kinds of coffee is different.

Espresso is a favorite of many office workers and is full of caffeine. According to the analysis, the caffeine content of espresso is 45-75 mg per ounce, while the caffeine content of filtered coffee is only 20 mg per ounce. In terms of unit content, espresso won completely, but in terms of total amount, drip filter coffee successfully counterattacked.

For example, a double espresso latte contains at most 150 milligrams of caffeine, while a regular 12-ounce drip coffee contains 240 milligrams of caffeine. If it's a large cup (20 ounces), your caffeine intake will exceed 400 milligrams!

What are the differences in nutrition among different kinds of coffee?

At present, the coffee on the market is generally divided into two categories:

(1) Pure coffee

It's made from a kind of coffee.

And then make it with water.

Such as the most common American and Italian concentration.

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(2) mixed coffee (fancy coffee)

It is made from a variety of coffee.

And then make it with milk, water, etc.

Such as latte, mocha, cappuccino, caramel macchiato

Coffee contains a small amount of fat, protein, sugar, minerals and crude fiber, as well as caffeine, chlorogenic acid, tannins and other ingredients. Among them, caffeine can accelerate human metabolism and keep people clear-headed; chlorogenic acid has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and other biological activities.

For American coffee with nothing but coffee and water, it is rich in potassium, high in antioxidants and low in calories, making it a healthier drink.

If you add milk (such as latte, cappuccino) to coffee, you can increase the content of nutrients such as calcium and protein, but the exact amount depends on the proportion of milk. generally speaking, the proportion of milk in latte is higher than that of cappuccino.

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How to choose the coffee that suits you better?

In addition to taste preferences, sometimes it is best to consider some health factors when drinking coffee. It is recommended to choose from the following three aspects:

(1) choose low-sugar, low-fat coffee

Some coffee drinks contain a lot of sugar and fat

For example, mocha, because of the addition of chocolate sauce and whipped cream

Sugar and fat will go up a lot.

Another example is the caramel macchiato, which is regarded as the "sweet mark".

The word "caramel" tells us.

At least it contains a lot of sugar.

Since eating too much sugar and fat can increase the risk of obesity, people who need to control their weight are advised to avoid this type of coffee and opt for low-calorie American coffee.

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(2) choose coffee with milk

From a health point of view, coffee with milk has many benefits.

For example, it can make up for caffeine in coffee.

Calcium loss caused by oxalic acid and oxalic acid

It can reduce the staining effect of coffee on teeth.

Therefore, if you are worried that drinking coffee will cause calcium loss and tooth yellowing, it is recommended to choose coffee with milk, such as latte and cappuccino.

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Four tips to make you drink coffee healthily

(1) No or less sugar in coffee

When drinking coffee, try not to add extra sugar or coffee companions. if you are not used to the bitterness of pure coffee, add milk or some sugar substitutes (such as mogroside, erythritol, xylitol).

(2) Control the amount of coffee you drink every day

It is generally believed that the daily caffeine intake of ordinary healthy people should be controlled within 400 mg, while that of pregnant women and lactating women should be halved to 200 mg.

The content of caffeine in coffee will be affected by coffee origin, processing method and other factors.

An 8-ounce (237 ml) cup of American coffee contains about 100 milligrams of caffeine

A cup (25ml) of espresso contains about 50 milligrams of caffeine

The caffeine content of a Starbucks medium cup (Tall,354 ml), large cup (Grande,473 ml) and super large cup (Venti,591 ml) American coffee is about 150mg, 200mg and 300mg, respectively.

A small bar of 15 grams of instant coffee powder also has about 50 milligrams of caffeine.

In particular, in addition to coffee, such as chocolate, tea, cola, refreshing drinks also contain a certain amount of caffeine, so, drink coffee, but also pay attention to reduce the amount of other caffeinated foods.

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In addition, some people have long relied on coffee to refresh themselves and become less and less sensitive to caffeine, so they drink more and more. If you are addicted to coffee, it is recommended to slowly reduce the amount of coffee you drink every day, and try to limit it to 1-2 cups as much as possible. if you find it difficult, try to choose decaf coffee.

(3) choose the right time to drink coffee

From the perspective of coffee pick-me-up, it is generally recommended that you drink coffee during the day, such as breakfast or when you start work after lunch. Of course, some people like to drink coffee at breakfast, which is no problem. In short, try not to drink coffee too late, so as not to affect your normal sleep at night.

(4) some people are careful of drinking coffee

Coffee is not for everyone. Some people even drink a small amount of coffee, there will be irritability, insomnia, headaches, palpitations and other symptoms or symptoms, this kind of people are not suitable to drink coffee. In addition, because caffeine will promote gastric acid secretion, increase the concentration of gastric acid, therefore, people with peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux and other problems had better not drink coffee, so as not to aggravate the disease.

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