#CoffeeMyths

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Think coffee is bad for you? Think again!

Registered dietitians debunk common myths about coffee's health effects, morning consumption, and daily intake. With benefits like antioxidants and improved alertness, coffee can be part of a healthy routine if enjoyed mindfully.

Just remember to stay hydrated and avoid overloading with caffeine.

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In this blog post, we will debunk common myths about coffee and explore how to enjoy it healthily. Let’s learn how to make the most of this beloved drink without compromising our well-being.

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A lesson in coffee plant varieties would have to include the footnote that many coffees have spontaneously crossed over time, or regressed, or were never very stable to begin with. Today in Aceh we looked at a lot of cultivars on small farms. Even when a plant can be identified it’s not assured, as the identification is often guesswork and infused with local lore, or just wishful thinking. The Abyssinia varieties here in Aceh Sumatra are that, these odd elongated cherries stand out, but has some characteristics of Timor Hybrid too. Is it really descended from bold Typica brought by the Dutch, or has it been cultivated, selected, crossed, and mutated so much over time to be something quite different? I guess at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter so much to the farmer as long as it’s a healthy plant that produces well! This photo, Timtim Timor hybrid. Or Abyssinia 7. Or ... #sumatracoffee #indonesiancoffee #coffeevarieties #coffeemyths (at Kota Dingin, Takengon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zV5XTACwp/?igshid=izvsc9hhuiwo

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Intro

In my time as a coffee making professional, starting from knowing absolutely nothing about coffee except that it wakes you up, I've worked in 3 different continents and with a large number of people. One of the first things I realized once I became "knowledgeable" is that we really know very little about coffee. And that we fill that gap with a lot of shoddy guesswork. Anyone who knows me understands my dislike for doing things because "that's how it's always been done," and how I love to challenge the status quo. But at an even more basic level, I believe in making decisions based on empirical evidence not on how things look, feel or seem to be. So the purpose of this blog will be an attempt to look at all the myths that we have learned from those before us, and to use evidence to see how well they hold up. Ever get in a debate with another coffee brewer about how to do something right or wrong? I aim for this to be the resource to find the answer so that we can improve the quality coffee around the world. Please feel free to message me with any ideas you have for coffee making myths to look at. -Eldric

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Coffee myths-true or false?

There are several myths surrounding coffee and we’re here to tell you if they’re true or not.

Coffee stunts your growth

“Don’t let your kids drink coffee, it will stunt their growth!”

People thought this to be the case because of a study linking caffeine to reducing bone mass and an increased risk of osteoporosis. The problem with these studies is that they were conducted on the elderly and their diets were low in calcium. A more recent study, which focused on 81 adolescents showed that there is not a connection between coffee consumption and height.

Coffee is bad for you

“You drink too much coffee, you've got to stop, it’s so bad for you.”

Coffee is quite good for you in many ways. In steep contrast to the myth is the fact that coffee can help prevent a huge number of diseases. So, the next time someone tells you to stop drinking coffee just tell them why they should start.

Coffee causes ulcers

“Coffee can give you ulcers…”

Recent studies have shown that most ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. The ulcers caused by this bacteria can easily be cured with an antibiotic. Coffee can however irritate an ulcer that is already there but plays no part in actually giving them to you.

The refrigerator keeps coffee fresh

‘Coffee quality is hurt by light, moisture and air; so if I put it in the refrigerator it will protect the coffee from those 3 dangerous elements.’

Though the thinking seems sound, it is just not true. There are a number of reasons why the refrigerator is a bad place to store coffee, one is that it is porous and will absorb the food odour and moisture. The best place to store coffee is in a cool dry place and in an airtight container. 

The best coffee comes from Italy

Coffee is actually not grown in Italy, unless it’s indoors. Italy is famous for coffee because of its dedication to roasting and quality tasting espresso. There are coffee shops in Italy which don’t offer quality espresso but in an environment as competitive as Italy those shops probably don’t last very long.

So, it turns out most coffee myths are not true after all.