If you’re a coffee drinker, you’re a member of a very popular club.
Worldwide, over 400 billion cups of coffee are enjoyed annually.
In the U.S., 107 million people drink about 3.5 cups daily, perHowStuffWorks.
If youdrink coffee every day, you’ll experience various benefits.
According toHealth, drinking coffee makes you feel good.
A study discovered that coffee boosted feelings of kindness, friendship, and happiness.
According to Frank Hu, chair of the Department of Nutrition at theHarvard T.H.
Coffee is also a top source of antioxidants.
Of course, coffee can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
Preparation is key for healthier coffee
There are multiple ways tomake iced coffee.
According toStarbucks, cold brew is made with cool water for lower acidity.
Starbucks' iced coffee is brewed with water “just off the boil” and then cooled down.
Cold brewed or iced, the finished product may look similar.
However, the differences in preparation are important.
According to a study inScientific Reports, hot brewed coffee had more antioxidants than cold brew coffee.
The study also noted that cold brew’s antioxidants decreased with dark roast beans (viaAmerican Chemical Society).
Filtering is also important for healthier coffee.
A paper filter can block LDL cholesterol-raising diterpenes from entering your cup (viaThe New York Times).
This is a modest amount compared to restaurant-crafted coffee drinks that can be significantly higher in calories and sugar.
