Why You Need To Be Drinking Coffee Black (And How To Start)

I used to believe that the only people who drank black coffee were tough-skinned farmers and people whose taste buds were no longer working. it seemed like black coffee was weird and adding cream and sugar to it was normal.

I’m sure you’ve had that impression at some point too.

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but times are changing.

coffee tastes different these days. new wellness research is available. drinking black coffee opens the door to a new world of experiences.

As a former barista at a quality-focused coffee shop, I’ve seen the transformation many times over: lovers of cream and sugar become lovers of black coffee.

It is a rewarding journey to witness and be a part of. mornings brighten, faces lift, and a new gratitude appears with each cup of coffee.

read: why gratitude makes you happy

now it’s your turn. you should be drinking black coffee.

here are some reasons why.

coffee quality is on the rise

That harsh, bitter black coffee you remember from your childhood is quickly being replaced by rich, balanced coffee in homes, cafes, churches, and farmers markets.

the coffee landscape is changing: specialty coffee now accounts for more than 50% of the us coffee market. uu. it’s unique, it’s smooth, nothing like the ashy coffee of yesteryear.

before, black coffee rarely tasted like anything other than peanuts, dark chocolate, or charcoal. now, black coffee can have notes of berries, spices, flowers, and more. the entire supply chain, from bean to cup, is learning how to make better coffee.

reading: learning to taste coffee

my personal favorite coffees are naturally processed and from ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. they often have strong fruity flavors, a sweet floral aroma, and a heavy body. Bright Guatemalans from Toda Antigua also pique my interest with fresh apple-like acidity, rich caramel sweetness, and floral aromas.

There will always be a minor bitterness in coffee, but with specialty coffee, this bitterness is pleasant and harmonizes with the other tasting notes.

New realms of flavor are available like never before with black coffee and adding cream and sugar just mutes those amazing flavors.

you have to be drinking coffee alone because your palate will be amazed by the flavors. you will fall in love with a world you didn’t know existed.

black coffee is physically healthy

let’s put coffee quality aside for a moment and change the subject: wellness.

The argument that black coffee has significant health benefits has grown stronger over time. year after year, research is published suggesting that black coffee may protect you from some new disease, disorder, or impairment.

here are some of the things that consistently correlate with coffee consumption:

lower risk of melanoma
better cardiovascular health
lower risk of type 2 diabetes
lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease
lower incidence of chronic liver disease

and the list of benefits of black coffee goes on!

Unless you are one of the few who have severe sleep, heart, or anxiety problems due to caffeine, coffee is considered very healthy for you.

cream and sugar, on the other hand, not so good.

The main problem is the sugar content. There seems to be no end to the studies highlighting the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption. And in America, we have a hard time avoiding those consequences. the rise in heart disease, the growth of cancer, obesity, and a myriad of life-altering effects come from excess sugar in our diets.

Remove the sugar from your black coffee and you’ll enjoy the benefits of black coffee without the consequences of sugar.

Let’s talk about the underappreciated emotional benefits that black coffee can produce.

discover the sense of wonder again

The world of specialty coffee is ripe with new flavor landscapes to explore, but that’s not all. Hundreds of new and innovative coffee products hit the market each year.

self-filtering pouring cones, manual espresso makers, home coffee roasters. Farmers, roasters, cafes, and inventors are creating exciting new experiences and products that complement high-quality beans.

coffee cocktails, mocktails, fermented coffee, a new coffee tasting wheel: the list goes on and on.

there is a lot about coffee that is just being discovered, a lot to learn and explore.

This expanse of new coffee territory has caused many to find a renewed sense of wonder. tasting a good coffee is fun and stimulating. preparing with care to discover the best flavors a coffee can offer inspires gratitude and focus in my daily routine. experimenting with new ways of preparing coffee in coffee shops is always an adventure.

coffee has taught me to wonder, to play, to explore. It has opened me up to gratitude towards the little things in life. it helps me focus every morning.

read: how manual coffee preparation can change your life

I’ve seen this same transformation dozens of times. people were coming into the cafeteria for a quick cup of coffee to go. they didn’t care what it was or where it came from. but within weeks, they are fascinated by the details and eager to learn more.

Not that I’ve turned them into coffee snobs. they simply saw the wonder that surrounds great coffee and were drawn to it. a new sense of wonder and appreciation opened up, thanks to coffee.

black coffee is no longer just a burnt dark liquid. it is an opportunity for an experience that enlivens the senses and the mind, and it is waiting for you.

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To experience the best things black coffee has to offer, you want freshly roasted and freshly ground coffee that has been sustainably sourced from quality-oriented farms.

Don’t go to the store and buy just any bag of coffee. unfortunately, most supermarkets have yet to catch on to the coffee revolution.

Forget those roasters that don’t tell you where your coffee comes from. forget about those super dark roasts that taste earthy. cafes like these belong to a passing era.

Check out the javapresse coffee subscription instead. every month we’ll send you freshly roasted coffee beans that are rich, balanced and mesmerizingly delicious. our coffees come from some of the best coffee farms in the world in a sustainable way so you can explore this amazing world.

Join us on this journey and happy crafting!