I like to enjoy high-quality coffee in the morning.
Organic, mycotoxin/mold-free, specialty-grade, free-trade…all the hoity toity buzz words.
In other words, the top 1% of coffee beans.
But good quality coffee isn’t cheap. I look at it as an investment in my health so I feel it’s worth it.
One thing I do to stretch my coffee supply is what I call “coffee cutting”. I use half the amount of beans I would typically use plus I cut down on the amount of caffeine by adding a few caffeine-free “coffee alternatives” to maintain a similar taste while also enhancing the health benefits.
This allows me to:
- Reduce the caffeine content
- Add extra health benefits to my morning brew
- Invest in higher quality coffee
- Not have to sacrifice the health benefits of coffee while avoiding the negative effects (like mold)
To brew coffee:
- 4 cups filtered water
- ~30g Purity coffee (use code EVOLVEDNS for 10% off)
- 1 Tbsp Chicory root – rich source of inulin, aids in digestion and supports a healthy gut by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and it can stimulate the gallbladder to produce more bile, which may be beneficial for fat digestion. It tastes almost like Robusta coffee, albeit with a sweeter aroma.
- 1Tbsp Blue Zone Maya Nut and Cacao – good source of fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Epidemiological and human-intervention studies have suggested that chocolate (cacao) consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardio-metabolic diseases including stroke, coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Brew using your favorite brewing method.
Then, if I want a little more bitterness and earthy flavor, I’ll add the following to my cup of coffee:
- 1 Tbsp drinking cacao (I like Cacoco brand) – this adds a little extra healthy fat, antioxidants and flavanols, which have been linked to better cardiovascular health.
- 1 packet Chaga (I like Four Sigmatic) – adds a little earthy flavor and an immune boost.
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