Coffee made from acorns: beneficial properties and harm

The history of the drink

Ground acorns are very similar to traditional coffee.
The history of the recipe originates in Germany. During the Second World War, a huge number of residents of this country drank the drink “ersatz”, which means “substitute”. Due to the shortage, residents were forced to replace their usual food products with such “ersatz”. Through trial and error, a recipe for acorn coffee was developed, which later became popular.

Benefits of acorn coffee for the body

Coffee made from acorns can be purchased at a pharmacy.
The main benefit is that even people with hypertension can drink it, because the pressure does not increase. With regular use, blood sugar levels can return to normal, which is a significant plus for those who suffer from a disease such as diabetes.

This drink has a whole arsenal of positive effects on the body:

• helps relieve toothache and prevent gum inflammation;
• the drink helps fight viruses;
• used for indigestion (colitis and other gastrointestinal diseases);
• has antibacterial properties;
• widely used as a cough suppressant;
• acts as a pain reliever during menstruation.

In addition, the risk of cancer is reduced if you introduce acorn-based coffee into your diet.

Benefits and nutritional value of the drink

Useful properties of the drink:

1. Normalizes blood sugar levels. The acorn contains components recommended for use in diabetes mellitus.
2. Improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system. If you regularly drink acorn coffee, you can stabilize your heartbeat, reduce the feeling of tightness in your chest, and normalize your blood pressure. Because of this, the drink is allowed for hypertension.
3. Has antibacterial properties. Prevents the risk of developing viral diseases, destroys harmful microorganisms that cause infection.
4. Restores the functioning of the digestive organs. Recommended for the treatment of acute or chronic colitis, as well as for other concomitant diseases of the stomach.
5. Eliminates diseases in the genitourinary system, both in men and women. Copes with enuresis and some diseases of the female organs, increases potency.
6. Contains quercetin. A substance from a series of antioxidants that helps fight swelling, internal inflammation or spasms.
7. Strengthens the immune system. Magnesium and calcium, which are present in coffee made from acorns, are necessary for the coordinated functioning of almost all body systems, as well as for the prevention of various diseases.
8. Fights coughing attacks. Useful for asthma or chronic bronchitis.

100 grams of dry acorns in powder form contain an average of 450 kcal. Most of the nutritional composition of oak fruits consists of carbohydrates - this is more than 50 grams out of 100. Of the beneficial microelements, acorns contain:

• magnesium;
• potassium;
• copper;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• zinc and others.

The composition also includes a group of vitamins B and A, thiamine, nicotinic, pantothenic acids, pyridoxine and riboflavin.

Is coffee made from acorns harmful?

Unripe oak fruits can be harmful to the body.
Basic rule: everything is good in moderation. Consumption of such a drink should not exceed 5 doses per day. It is necessary to ensure that the fruits are selected at a certain time and are properly prepared. Individual intolerance is possible; in such cases, stop consumption.

Children under 3 years old are not recommended to drink coffee. During pregnancy, you should consult a doctor, but general studies have shown that the drink does not have a negative effect.

Collecting and storing acorns for the winter

Ripe acorns suitable for making coffee
Preparation must begin without waiting for winter, before the onset of the first frost. The ideal time is the beginning of October. You need to take ripe acorns; they have a light brown tint and do not lose their shape when pressed (there is a risk that the inside of the fruit is wormy if it is soft inside). The fruit is firm to the touch and easily separates from the cap.

1. The collected acorns must be thoroughly washed, poured into a deep bowl and filled with water.
2. The ones that pop up are not usable.
3. On a dry baking sheet, the washed fruits are distributed evenly and sent to the oven, preheated to 200 degrees for 5 minutes.
4. The fruits are ready when they have burst and acquired a dark chocolate hue. Next, you need to peel them and rinse them again.
5. Wet fruits must be passed through a meat grinder to obtain a dense consistency.
6. The resulting mass is dried on a baking sheet.
7. The dried powder must be placed in a jar and closed with a tight lid.

In this form, the powder will retain its properties and will be suitable for use for about six months. Before use, the powder is ground again in a coffee grinder. The preparations are easy to store for a long time and the benefits of such a drink for the human body are an undeniable fact.

Please note that unripe, green oak fruits can cause severe poisoning. At the same time, acorns are not able to reach the desired state if they are cut off before they are fully ripe.

Recipe for making a coffee drink from oak acorns

To do this, you will have to take a walk in the forest and collect raw materials to prepare the drink. These are ordinary acorns. It is better to collect them at the end of September and beginning of October. The most interesting thing is that at the very beginning the wormy and spoiled fruits fall off. Therefore, the ideal time for collection would be October.

Recipe:

• Collect about 300 g of acorns and bring them home
• Wash and clean. Caps and skins need to be removed.
• After this, finely chop the nuts and dry them in the oven for about 40 minutes.
• Pour all the nuts into a coffee grinder and turn into powder
• Now this powder can be brewed like regular coffee.

Recipe for making a coffee drink from oak acorns
Drink recipe:

• You need to add two tablespoons of ground acorns to a cup and pour 180 ml of boiled water.
• After this, put the Turk on the fire and wait until it boils
• After this, pour the drink into cups and add cream and sugar.

Recipe for making a coffee drink from oak acorns

Homemade coffee drink recipes

Not everyone will decide to drink coffee made from acorns, especially for those who are watching their figure. Per 100 grams of acorn powder there are from 310 to 510 kcal. But if you do decide to give it a try, check out these coffee recipes you can make at home.

Traditional recipe

Recipe for traditional coffee made from acorns
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes.

What do you need:

• Acorn powder (1-2 tsp)
• Turk
• Water (220 ml)
• Frying pan
• Dishes for ready-made coffee
• Sweetener (to taste)

Cooking process:

1. The harvested acorns are ground.
2. The mixture is fried in a dry frying pan over low heat.
3. Place water and powder in a Turk.
4. Bring to a full boil and pour into the prepared container.
5. If desired, you can add sweetener or other additives (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg).

The taste of the finished coffee depends on the degree of roasting. The finished drink has a slightly tart and delicate taste and a slightly perceptible smell.

Compared to traditional coffee, it has a richer aroma and taste.

How to make frappe from acorns

Ready-made acorn coffee frappe
Many gourmets will enjoy this drink, since in comparison with Arabica, it is almost no different in terms of preparation and taste. You can make a Frappuccino in a similar way.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

What you will need:

• Cooled acorn coffee (250 ml)
• Blender
• Transparent glasses
• Sugar (to taste)
• Crushed ice (3-4 pieces)
• Whipped cream 30% (40 ml)
• Coconut flakes (to taste)
• "Balloon" cream (40 ml)

Sugar must be added to hot coffee so that it completely dissolves.

Cooking method:

• The finished coffee from acorns is passed through a gauze cloth, thereby getting rid of sediment.
• Blend ice, heavy cream and coffee in a blender until thick foam forms.
• The finished mass is poured into glasses
• The top is decorated with “balloon” cream and coke shavings.

This drink will give you a boost of energy and freshness in the summer, and guests will appreciate it on the festive table.

How to make sweet coffee

Sweet Coffee with Syrup
Acorn coffee is a great health-boosting drink, but that doesn't mean it can't be updated with something delicious. This recipe is often in demand among baristas in different countries.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

What do you need:

• Hot acorn coffee prepared according to a traditional recipe (200-250 ml)
• Turk
• Gauze fabric
• Pan
• Milk (60 ml)
• Nut syrup (7 ml)
• "Balloon" cream (30 ml)
• Sweetener (optional)

Cooking process:

1. Fry the workpiece over low heat in a dry frying pan.
2. Make coffee from the preparation in a Turk and leave for 5-7 minutes
3. Strain the finished coffee through cheesecloth and pour into glasses.
4. Add warm whipped milk and sugar to the resulting coffee.
5. Add cream and syrup to taste on top

This recipe differs from the traditional one with its delicate, sweet taste. A large number of calories are provided, but the beneficial properties are preserved.

Alcohol tincture

The use of Veselka mushroom tincture is considered the most common and simplest way to use it in folk medicine. How to prepare it, how to use it and what does the medicine help with?

Prepare 800 g of mushroom eggs, cleaned with a cloth or soft brush

Clean carefully to ensure the top layer remains intact.

Recipe for preparing a natural medicine:

1. Chop the mushrooms and place them in a 3-liter jar.
2. Fill with alcohol (40%) so that the raw materials are covered.
3. Close the jar with a lid and place it in a dark place for 2 weeks.
4. The initially colorless liquid (if properly prepared) will turn into a cognac color.
5. Strain.

Storing ready-made coffee from acorns

Storing coffee from acorns
A person will not receive any harmful substances when consuming reheated coffee. You can heat up coffee if necessary, but it is important to consider that the longer cold coffee is aged, the less beneficial substances you can get from it. Moreover, the aroma and taste become noticeably weaker. It is better to heat it on the stove; a microwave oven is not suitable for this purpose.

You can store coffee in a thermos at a temperature of at least 80 degrees.

To make the coffee cool more slowly, you should always pour more than half, this way you can preserve its taste for a long time.

There are many options for making coffee with acorns. For colder seasons, the traditional version is suitable; for warmer seasons, the ice version is suitable. The choice of one recipe or another depends on the taste preferences of a particular person.

How to properly collect acorns for coffee

In order to make coffee from acorns, you need to collect the fruits in early autumn . A prerequisite for harvesting is a ripe, smooth, undamaged brown fruit.

It is necessary to collect only those acorns that were lying on the ground, or those that easily fall from the branches. Otherwise, the fruits are not ripe, which can negatively affect health. It is also worth paying attention to the acorn cap; if it is absent, the fruit may be missing or rotten.