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Coffee stands out as one of the most preferred beverages globally. With an annual consumption surpassing 400 billion cups, preferences range from black coffee purists to those seeking a touch of sweetness for easier consumption.
Have you ever thought about honey-infused coffee or witnessed coffee brewed with honey instead of milk and sugar?
Origin of the Trend in Coffee Honey Blending
Honey has been a companion in the world of flavors for millennia. However, the identity of the trailblazer who first decided to dance it with coffee remains a mystery!
Many believe that honey-infused coffee stems from the experimental trend of brewing coffee with unique ingredients. From simple spices like salt to the richness of cinnamon powder, coffee has seen a myriad of combinations in the quest for novel tastes.
Gradually, as the journey led to honey, enthusiasts erupted with unexpected satisfaction. Considering our familiarity with sweetening coffee with sugar in the past, coffee with honey might not be an entirely alien concept after all.
Not long ago, we had the pleasure of savoring honey-infused coffee at Oromia Coffee. Indeed, the flavor remained untainted and, if anything, proved to be even more delightful and easy to sip compared to other sugar-laden coffee varieties.
Is Honey Coffee Poisonous? Unraveling the Myth
Brewing coffee with honey doesn't trigger harmful reactions. On the contrary, it brings forth numerous health benefits, especially when compared to sugar/condensed milk or examined from a nutritional perspective.
Honey-infused coffee can harmonize with various spices, and fruit essences also complement it beautifully.
On an equal mass basis, honey packs more calories than sugar. A teaspoon of honey contains around 21 calories, whereas sugar stands at 12 calories.
However, this doesn't imply that honey will easily lead to weight gain or harm your body! A difference of several dozen, even a hundred calories, can still be beneficial if you understand what you eat, drink, and how it affects you.
3 Benefits of Honey Coffee Consumption
Rich in antibacterial properties
Honey serves to alleviate minor allergy symptoms. If you're prone to runny noses, headaches, and sore throats with changing weather, consider incorporating honey as a daily spice.
The reason honey accomplishes this is due to its pollen content (gathered by bees during pollination). Though minute, this pollen is rich in vitamins and minerals, aiding in inflammation reduction, immune boost, and enhanced recovery.
Numerous anti-aging compounds exist in both coffee and honey
Depending on lifestyle or unfavorable environmental conditions, our bodies can easily feel fatigued and sluggish. This occurs as organs and cells undergo aging, impacting functionality compared to earlier years.
Both coffee and honey contain anti-aging/oxidative components. These substances work to reverse and prevent this process, keeping your body resilient and more robust against potential risks.
Immersed in a wealth of vitamins and minerals
It must be said that honey is one of those things that astonish many experts, as they've never seen anything so sweet yet packed with such beneficial elements. Calcium and vitamin C stand out as honey's most prominent factors, not to mention other beneficial minerals.
The Perfect Honey Coffee Brewing Method
If you've persevered reading this far, you've garnered a considerable knowledge base about honey coffee. Now, all that's left is to delve into how to make honey coffee to achieve that perfectly balanced flavor.
Firstly, there are two essential aspects to comprehend:
- Choosing and categorizing suitable honey
- Preparing coffee based on each type of honey.
Selecting honey for coffee infusion
Honey is broadly categorized into two main types: Raw honey and Commercial honey (processed).
Did you know: Why does honey never spoil or expire?
The secret lies in the water content within honey. With a concentration of just 17%, this is an extremely low water ratio that prevents any bacteria or mold from thriving. Even if bacteria falls into honey, they become dehydrated and perish in such a low-water environment.
Brewing coffee with raw honey
Humans are indeed fortunate to effortlessly enjoy batches of delicious, nutritious raw honey without worrying about spoilage. The entire production process depends on the type of bees, and once that's sorted, raw honey is readily available for use.
As mentioned, raw honey is the ideal choice if you want to steer clear of the presence of artificial sugars or preservatives. The method of brewing coffee with raw honey is also quite straightforward: Add 1-2 small spoons to your coffee cup, and you're good to go.
Note: Allow the coffee to cool down to a comfortably warm temperature. Excessive heat can cause honey to lose its properties, diminishing its nutritional value.
Brewing coffee with commercial honey
Unlike raw honey, commercial honey comes in various variations, depending on the brand's flavoring and processing methods.
Various flavor profiles are associated with each distinct type of commercial honey. Thus, today you might taste a cup of honey coffee with an unpleasant aroma, but tomorrow it could be surprisingly delightful, especially when switching to a different honey brand.
In Vietnam, the number of brands specializing in honey production and distribution is still limited. Therefore, let's explore some common honey concepts in the international market if you want to delve deeper:
The aforementioned are just a few types of honey commonly mentioned. To be truly well-versed in this list, you'd have to be an avid honey enthusiast.
A crucial final note when brewing honey coffee: Avoid adding honey when the coffee is too hot, as it can deplete the nutritional value of the honey and render it wasteful.
Honey serves as an ideal alternative to sugar, especially when considering its health benefits. It's no wonder that it has become a great substitute when paired with coffee. Who knows, you might discover many other delightful ways to play around with coffee thanks to honey.
Posted by: Hoang Thi Tuc
Keywords: Honey Coffee - Sweet yet healthy, debunking myths
