1.“Huh! We’ll have the dark roasted coffee beans since it has more caffeine than the light roasted one!”
No! This is a misconception. Yeah, you read it correctly. This is true that the dark roast is not only rich in color but has a strong aroma and flavor too but this doesn’t mean that the dark coffee beans contain more caffeine than the light roast at all. The truth is that the coffee beans contain the same amount of caffeine originally.
The color difference is due to the amount of time it has been roasted to provide jolt in your cup. But, this might amaze you that the heat does decrease the amount of caffeine in a bean. So lighter roast coffee beans are more caffeinated since they are less exposed to the heat. But, the difference in caffeine content between the types of roasted coffee beans is totally negligible so no need to worry!
2. “No way! I can’t take coffee after 2p.m; I don’t want to disturb my sleep!”
No! This isn’t true at all! Since caffeine is flushed out of your body within 4 to 7 hours so consuming coffee in post lunchtime is totally fine because caffeine will be out of your body before your bedtime.
3. “I’ll better have an espresso for an extra jolt of caffeine rather than a regular cup of Joe”
Well, sorry to burst the bubble, but this is also a misconception. So, next time you go out in the afternoon to get an extra jolt so consider an old-fashion cup of Joe.
4. “Why you worry? Coffee is here to cure your hangover”
No! Sorry to pop this bubble too. It actually doesn’t why you go for exercise?
5. “Coffee should be extremely hot!”
No! The temperature greater than 175°F of the coffee increases the rate of oxidation which eventually leaves the cup of coffee taste bitterer. The desirable temperature within which this cup of coffee is enjoyed is between 155°-175°F. While brewing coffee greater than 205°F may burn the coffee
6. “No decaf, I’ll have a caffeinated coffee”
Decaf does contain caffeine but in small amounts, still, it can’t be considered as zero caffeinated. If you take 7-10 decaf coffee per day, you’ll get the amount of coffee that is found in a single 8 ounce of a regular cup of coffee.
7. No Coffee Please! It is bad for the heart and all”
One of the Dutch studies shows that data of more than 37000 people over a period of 13 years shows that the moderate coffee drinker who consumed at least 3-4 cups of coffee a day had 20 percent lower chances of getting heart diseases compared to heavy coffee drinker and non-drinkers. Moreover, according to a study which was published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a moderate amount of coffee is good for the heart and nervous system.
8. “Better freeze your coffee beans to remain it fresh”
No! Since coffee has three natural enemies which are air, moisture, and heat. Now, we know the list of enemies which is why neither a freezer nor a refrigerator is a good place for your coffee beans to keep though it looks the perfect spot. Since, coffee beans are porous so they absorb the air around them, which leads towards the absorption of the freezer’s odors. So, a dark pantry or cupboard is a good place for your coffee beans to keep it fresh.
9. “No please! Coffee makes me dehydrate”
Drinking coffee does not make you dehydrate. By drinking coffee and water throughout the day helps to prevent binge eating and keeps one fuller because hunger can be a sign of water-starving. It is considered mild diuretic which is the reason it doesn’t cause dehydration. In fact, the amount of water in brewed coffee is actually a compliment which is recommendable daily intake.
10. “NO! you can’t have coffee, it will stunt your growth”