Green coffee is known primarily to barists and gourmets of caffeine drink. Although it can be bought stationary or ordered on the internet without major problems, most of us have not even heard of it yet. What is green coffee? It turns out that, unlike traditional roasted, It has a milder taste, but much more nutrients.
Green coffee is simply unprocessed coffee. The grains (usually arabics and robusta) are not burned, as in the case of a traditional drink. They are only subjected to the extraction process, i.e. cleaned of external shell. They have a green color, they are harder, but more elastic than those after processing. They are also more delicate tastebecause the deep, specific aroma of the grain most often take on while smoking.
Green, unprocessed coffee keeps it for it More natural ingredients. During their preparation, bioactive compounds (including a series of antioxidants) are extracted, which are less in roasted grains. Green coffee is a drink that not only stimulates, but provides the body with valuable values.
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Traditional coffee, as a result of burning grains, loses some of the nutritional values. Green coffee has over 900 active substances, including the most polyphenols. Particularly noteworthy is chlorogenic acid, showing antibacterial and antioxidant effects, and positively affecting glucose metabolism. It is also included in its composition Essential oils, caffeine, fiber, B vitamins and vitamins C and Eand also numerous minerals (including calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, iron). In addition, it is low -calorie, because in 100 g it contains only 14 kcal.
Green coffee is a treasury of nutrients that affect health well. Vitamins and antioxidants strengthen the immune system and care about the proper functioning of the nervous system (improve concentration and memory). Vitamin E, known as the vitamin of youth, rejuvenates the skin and cares about strong hair and nails. Fiber supports digestion, inhibits the appetite And helps cleanse the body of harmful substances. Green coffee, unlike the roasted, is more delicate and does not irritate the stomach (although everyone with chronic bowel or stomach diseases should not be drinking). Caffeine It stimulatesstimulates the nervous system and accelerates metabolism.
Strong antioxidants are responsible for the key properties of green coffee. Inhibit the processes of premature aging of cells and protect the body against the effects of oxidative stress. They act anti -cancer and prevent many civilization diseases (strokes, heart attacks, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer).
Minerals, which are provided by green coffee, are also significant. Potassium stabilizes blood pressure and cares about the proper muscle condition. Magnesium in turn Supports healthy bones, regulates blood sugar and reduces fatigue. The drink also has iron preventing anemia.
Although the taste of green coffee is more delicate than the burned one, many people describe it as sour or bitter. If you do not like bitterness, add spices that neutralize it to the drink. Green coffee goes great with a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and honey. You can also enrich the aroma with vegetable (almond or oat) or animal milk – but remember not to use them in excess.
Green coffee beans are hard, so it’s difficult to grind them in a home grinder. Barists recommend buying a ready, ground version of grains. How to brew green coffee? You need to pour about two teaspoons of ground green coffee into a cup or cup. Then just pour hot, but not boiling water (at a temperature of about 85 – 90 degrees Celsius) and set aside for about 10 minutes. The infusion can be sweetened or seasoned with spices to balance a bitter or sour aftertaste.
How much to drink green coffee? Two cups should not be exceeded a day.
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