Every third inhabitant of planet Earth cannot imagine his day without a cup of aromatic coffee. Some people cannot start the day without this awakening drink with a rich aroma; others maintain their vigor and tone with the help of coffee throughout the day. Usually, the love for coffee drinks is limited to two or three types of preparation that are familiar to us. But the fact remains that coffee is one of the most famous hot drinks in the world. It remains to figure out the benefits and harms of coffee, and what recipes for the types of coffee drinks are the most popular.
Effect on the body
The country of coffee lovers is Italy, it was here that smart merchants began to sell coffee beans first in Europe, having previously purchased them from the Turks. Information about the effect of the drink on the body caused a lot of controversy and disagreement both in those days and to this day. However, scientists still managed to find out the main pros and cons, and now everyone decides individually whether it is worth starting their day with a cup of rich coffee and studying recipes for coffee drinks.
Characteristic
Production
When a plant produces a soluble extract, the grains go through several stages of processing. What is described in the article “What is coffee made from?”
As a result, coffee granules or powder lose the taste properties that are characteristic of the beans. But we will teach you how to make a tasty, aromatic and healthy drink from instant coffee.
Before we tell you how to brew the instant version, let’s find out its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the drink: it is quickly prepared, has a rich taste, and can be diluted with various ingredients.
There are more disadvantages compared to its natural grain counterpart. The drink has an adverse effect on kidney function. It washes away calcium, magnesium, potassium, disrupts the water balance, and promotes the formation of stones.
No matter how tasty the powdered extract is prepared, it should not be drunk by people who have problems with the cardiovascular system: coronary heart disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents.
It is not recommended to drink instant coffee for people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and duodenum: cholecystitis, gastritis, colitis, ulcers.
The limitation is due to the increased acidity of the product - 3-4 pH. The normal value for the gastrointestinal tract is 5–7 pH, for the duodenum – 5.6–7.9 pH.
Types and selection criteria
Coffee powder extract may contain bean waste and food additives (E636) to enhance the aftertaste and aroma. The finished hot drink emits a noticeable chemical smell, and the taste becomes cloying.
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Continuing the topic, we recommend that you read the article “Freeze-dried coffee: what does it mean and how is it made.”
The article “The most important things about granulated coffee” contains information about this type.
When choosing delicious coffee from powder, sublimate or granules, pay attention to trusted brands and user reviews.
Before preparing, pay attention to the additives and brewing method indicated on the package.
Benefits of coffee
Thousands of studies have been conducted around the world to find out how coffee affects the human body. Scientists were able to identify both disadvantages and significant advantages:
- American scientists from the National Institute for Cancer Research concluded in their research that four cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of skin cancer by 20%.
- Coffee is a great aid in losing weight. Studies have proven that coffee fans have a 16% faster metabolism than those who for some reason refuse to drink the drink.
- Coffee drinks are rich in antioxidants, whose task is to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. And coffee contains even more of these beneficial elements than cranberries and apples.
- Down with depression! Research conducted in 2011 showed that women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee daily are 15% less likely to experience depression than others.
- Two cups of coffee a day and strong short-term and long-term memory are guaranteed. And besides this, the reaction speed also increases! Thanks to this, we can safely say that caffeine reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Impressive, isn't it? And this is not a complete list!
Harm from coffee
We praised coffee drinks, now we need to scold them, because the list of disadvantages is no less impressive:
- Coffee is a powerful psychostimulant that is addictive, like a drug. This is why frequent consumption of coffee often leads to depletion of the nervous system. At first, a person feels an unprecedented surge of vigor, but this is followed by irritability and a feeling of anxiety.
- If you drink coffee drinks without a sense of proportion, you can not only suffer from depletion of nerve cells, but also develop problems with the adrenal glands.
- Coffee drinks dull the feeling of thirst and in addition have a diuretic effect. This is why dehydration occurs; do not forget to drink a glass of water after each cup of coffee.
- Digestive difficulties occur when drinking coffee with milk. This drink is not only high in calories, it is also difficult to digest due to the combination of tonin found in coffee and casein found in milk.
- Many cosmetologists recommend refraining from drinking coffee, as it provokes premature aging of the skin.
- Numerous studies have once again proven that coffee increases the risk of heart disease. If you drink more than 6 cups of coffee per day, the risk increases to 71%.
Now all that remains is to weigh the pros and cons and decide whether to drink coffee.
Contraindications for use
Despite the fact that keto coffee is a natural mixture, it has a number of contraindications:
- The appearance of an allergy to any product.
- Contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- It should not be used by people with problems with blood pressure, gastrointestinal tract, or vascular diseases.
- Drinking is contraindicated before the age of sixteen.
- Hyperexcitability syndrome.
- If the drink is incompatible with medications, be sure to read the instructions for the medications.
Don't forget that excessive caffeine consumption can increase cortisol, a stress hormone that increases appetite, and fat deposits accumulate on the sides and stomach.
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Frappe
This coffee drink is very popular among coffee lovers. Its distinctive feature is that frappe is the only coffee drink that uses instant coffee in its preparation. The origin story of the drink is quite interesting. Back in 1957, the well-known Nescafe brand presented at a trade fair a children's instant drink with the addition of chocolate and milk, which had to be whipped in a blender. One of the company's employees, whose name was Dmitris Kondios, decided to take a break from the bustle that reigned at the fair and made himself a cup of strange coffee. There was no hot water, so I had to dissolve the coffee in cold water, add sugar and blend the drink in a blender, and then add a couple of ice cubes. So we got everyone’s favorite frappe. This is one of the most popular iced coffee drink recipes. In Greece, frappe is prepared with milk and ice cream; it turns out incredibly tasty and very high in calories. You can try a real frappe in Athens, at the Anafiotika restaurant.
Cooking recipes: classics
Let's look at how to properly brew instant coffee according to a standard recipe. To prepare, take crushed powder or freeze-dried granules and hot water.
Sequence: choose a thick-walled container, pour in a couple of spoons of granules or powder. Boil water, let it cool to 85-90 degrees. Pour the liquid into a cup, add granulated sugar as desired.
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If you are heating water that has already boiled, remove the kettle when bubbles first form, which will save time.
Infuse the coffee in the cup for 2-3 minutes.
Other drinks are also prepared from instant coffee: cinnamon, Egyptian, iced, cappuccino. Let's take a closer look.
Viennese coffee
Viennese coffee is a drink that has undergone many changes over its long history. Initially it was just regular coffee with milk, but today everything is much more interesting. There are legends that Viennese coffee was invented by a Ukrainian merchant, who was given three hundred grams of coffee by the Turks for his courage. The merchant, without thinking twice, decided to brew it and sell it, and in order for coffee to be in great demand, he added milk and sugar to the drink. You can, of course, taste real Viennese coffee in Austria, in Vienna. Take a look at the world-famous Caffe Central. This establishment uses the best recipes for coffee drinks.
Kvass with instant coffee
We all love delicious recipes, but even the most traditional kvass can be made from coffee. You just need to be patient and the following ingredients: a teaspoon of dry yeast, a teaspoon of citric acid, a teaspoon of instant coffee, a glass of sugar, a small handful of raisins and three liters of water.
The recipe for kvass from a coffee drink is quite simple:
- First, heat two liters of water to a temperature of fifty degrees, then add the remaining liter there, but at room temperature.
- Add all the coffee, yeast, sugar, citric acid, raisins to the water and stir until the coffee and yeast dissolve.
- Cover the jar with gauze or a bandage and place it on the windowsill to steep for seven to ten hours. The kvass is ready when bubbles appear on the surface.
Now the real coffee kvass is ready, all that remains is to pour the drink into bottles and put it in the refrigerator to cool. This kvass is not much different from store-bought kvass. It has a pleasant coffee taste and is considered healthier than store-bought counterparts.
Children's coffee drink recipe
Many in kindergartens were pampered with coffee drinks, and they made it not from ordinary coffee, so as not to harm the child, but from worthy analogues. It could be chicory, acorns, soybeans, rose hips, chestnuts and so on. Such surrogate coffee can be easily found in grocery stores in the tea department. In order to remember the taste of childhood and prepare such a drink you will need: ultra-pasteurized milk (50 g), drinking water (60 g), a teaspoon of sugar, a coffee drink (4 g). The recipe for a coffee drink in kindergarten was:
- Boil water and pour the prepared coffee analogue into it.
- Bring to a boil and let the drink brew for five minutes.
- Afterwards, you need to strain the drink and add hot milk and sugar to it.
- Everything must be thoroughly mixed again and brought to a boil.
The coffee drink from childhood is ready, all you have to do is pour it into cups and treat your friends, just like in kindergarten.
In fact, what kind of coffee a person drinks can already tell a lot about his taste, style and preferences. Coffee is an ideal drink for experimenting with flavors and aromas. And there are so many recipes for coffee drinks that everyone can find an option to suit their taste.
Using ice
Let's look at how to make a cold version of the usual coffee. The following ingredients will be required:
- powder – 5 spoons;
- granulated sugar – 5 spoons;
- water – 250 milliliters;
- milk – 250 milliliters;
- vanilla - on the tip of a knife.
Mix the powdered extract with sugar, add hot water, stir again and let cool. Add vanilla, pour liquid into ice cube trays, freeze.
Add the resulting ice to cold milk and refrigerate for a quarter of an hour. During this time, the ice will melt and the components will mix together.
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This kind of treat is a great refresher in the summer heat. It is advisable to drink it through a straw.
