Many people drink a cup of coffee every morning to get some extra energy and start the day off right. Nowadays, many more people drink coffee than before, making it impossible to imagine our society without the black gold. Drinking black coffee is popular and also the healthiest, but why?

What is black coffee?

Drinking coffee is part of Dutch culture. Previous research conducted by Kaldi shows that over 70% of the 1,300 respondents drink one or more cups of coffee daily. But what exactly is black coffee and why does everyone drink it so eagerly? Black coffee is a "clean" cup of coffee, without milk, sugar, or other additives. It does not depend on the brewing method, so whether you have a filter coffee or a coffee brewed with an espresso machine, it is all black coffee. Coffee is something you can learn to drink; it is not something you like or dislike. But beware: not every coffee is the same. Each coffee has its own character, and some are stronger than others. Try to take this into account when (learning to) drink your coffee. When you start drinking coffee, it is easier to get used to the taste if you start with a somewhat milder, softer coffee, so you can get used to the flavors coffee has in it.

Is black coffee healthy?

There have been lots of studies on whether coffee is healthy for you. Numerous studies show that coffee can protect you from serious diseases and can give you a positive boost. This is because coffee contains the stimulant caffeine. Caffeine makes your tired feelings go away. Therefore, drinking two cups of coffee a day can make you concentrate better. Also, drinking coffee lowers your chances of getting type 2 diabetes. Not only do you reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes when drinking 2 cups a day, when drinking 5 cups of coffee a day you reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 30%. Athletes also benefit greatly from a good cup of coffee. Drinking coffee can make athletes perform better because it gives them more energy. Coffee can also reduce muscle pain. This allows you to get back to your workout faster.

Losing weight with black coffee

Finally, coffee is said to boost fat burning. There are several substances in coffee that would help with this. One of these substances is called epinephrine. Epinephrine causes fatty acids to be released and prepared to leave the body. Another substance found in coffee is called chlorogenic acid. This substance causes your blood sugar levels to be lowered after a meal. Chlorogenic acid reduces the release of insulin in your body, and the less insulin, the better you can burn fat. So bring on those healthy cups of coffee.