You need to cut down on caffeine, but you can’t imagine a day without it ? Try acorn coffee, a healthy Polish alternative to traditional coffeewhich has almost been forgotten in the 21st century, although our great-grandparents enjoyed drinking it at every opportunity 150 years ago.
This ancient drink does not stimulate, so you can drink it even before bed. It has a deep, spicy, nutty and grain aroma, low acidity and is gentle on the stomach and heart. It also acts as a gentle “broom” for the intestines, and this is only a small part of its health-promoting properties.
Acorn coffee was well known to our ancestors in the 18th century, and in the 19th century and during the war it became very popular. Initially, it was drunk mainly in villages, because it was a cheap substitute for the much more expensive and difficult to obtain coffee made from beans.
Today, almost no one knows it, although it is starting to come back into favor with gourmets who appreciate its natural composition, complete lack of caffeine and numerous health-promoting properties. This is an ideal drink for people who go to bed late and like to drink a “little black dress” in the evenings. It does not stimulate, so you can reach for it without the risk of a sleepless night.
it has a characteristic nutty-spicy-cereal taste. You can also feel slightly caramel notes in it. It also has a deep aroma and its bitterness is quite earthy. Its “body” is thick and full, which may make it taste coffee-like in the mouth.
Acorn coffee does not contain caffeine, so even people with hypertension can drink it. It also provides a large dose of potassium, iron, calcium and magnesium. It also supports the digestive system (due to tannins, it has a mild astringent effect, so it may be beneficial for stomach problems).
Acorn coffee is filling, so it may be a good choice on a diet. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and helps regulate sugar and cholesterol levels. It acts as a gentle broom on the intestines, supporting their cleansing. And it also supports liver cleansing.
Acorn coffee is brewed exactly the same as regular “little black coffee”. It is best to buy ready, cleaned, roasted and ground acorns. Then just pour 1-2 teaspoons of the mixture into a cup or mug.
Then pour hot water over it and wait 5-10 minutes. Acorn coffee goes well with milk, honey, cinnamon, or vanilla. Dark cocoa also works well because it adds an interesting flavor.
