A comprehensive review of coffee nutrition: not every one of these 9 flavors is nutritious

Coffee, with its mellow taste, can refresh the mind and relieve stress. Whether you are a white-collar worker who needs to be alert from 9 to 5, a "petty bourgeoisie" who loves to chat, or a student who stays up late to work... Whether you "actively" love it or "passively" need it, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in life.

Italian, American, latte, mocha... There are many types of coffee, what are the differences between them?

"Life Times" interviewed authoritative experts and made health reviews on 9 types of coffee to help you choose the one that suits you best.

Experts interviewed

Ruan Guangfeng, Director of the Science and Technology Department of the China Food and Nutrition Information Exchange Center

Espresso

Traditional Italian espresso is made by high-pressure brewing of very hot but not boiling water, ground into very fine coffee powder for extraction. The standard volume of Italian espresso is 30 ml (with a deviation of no more than 5 ml), and the production time is 25 to 30 seconds. Since not a lot of water is added for dilution, the concentration of Italian espresso is relatively high, and the taste is bitter and fragrant.

Americano

It is made by adding hot water to espresso, and the ratio of water is usually 1:4 or 1:5. This is the simplest and most common type of coffee.

Cold Brew Coffee

It is made by extracting with cold water, and the taste is slightly different from that of ordinary coffee.

Comments : Italian, American and cold brew coffee do not contain anything else, and the taste is purer, suitable for most people .

latté

A classic coffee made from espresso and milk. Italian latte is pure milk and coffee, while American latte replaces part of the milk with milk foam.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino is one of the classic coffees that is popular all over the world. It is made from espresso, milk and milk foam. In traditional cappuccino, the ratio of coffee, milk and milk foam is 1:1:1, but now it is a little different. It is still a mixture of coffee and milk, but with some foam, which is healthier.

Comment: Latte and cappuccino are both made by blending coffee and milk. With the addition of milk, the overall nutritional value and taste are greatly improved. They are suitable for friends who like coffee but don't like the bitter taste.

From a nutritional point of view, it is a mixture of coffee and milk, which is very healthy and suitable for most people. However, if you are worried about lactose intolerance, it is best to avoid it.

Mocha

The most common mocha in coffee shops is a mixture of Italian espresso, hot milk chocolate sauce and cream. The bitterness of coffee mixed with milk cream and chocolate creates a rich, smooth, bitter and sweet taste that is popular with many people.

Caramel Macchiato

This drink is made by adding espresso to hot milk and then pouring caramel sauce on it. The delicate and sweet milk foam can buffer the bitter impact of espresso. This coffee contains a lot of caramel sauce and has a relatively high sugar content. People who want to control blood sugar and weight should drink less.

White Coffee

White coffee does not mean that the color of coffee is white, but it is made from premium coffee beans and premium skim creamer, processed by special technology. It has a pure taste, mellow aroma, and is lighter and softer than ordinary coffee.

Iced coffee

There are also many iced coffees on the market, which are usually made by mixing regular coffee with milk, adding syrup, and stirring evenly before adding ice cubes. This type of coffee generally tastes better and is loved by young people. Because of the addition of milk and sugar, people who want to control their weight should try to drink less.

Comments: Mocha, caramel macchiato, white coffee and iced fancy coffee are usually added with chocolate, cream or sugar, and have much higher energy. From a health perspective, you should try to drink less of them.

Finally, we need to remind everyone that the "two-in-one" and "three-in-one" instant coffee sold on the market have been classified as "unhealthy beverages" because they contain a large amount of non-dairy creamer and sugar, and should be consumed in moderation.

Edited and compiled by our intern reporter Deng Yu

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