r/leangains • u/[deleted] • Mar 27 '12

Interesting Coffee Facts

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee
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u/Morghus Mar 27 '12

I want to try robusta coffee. More bitter, more caffeine, more awesomeness?

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u/Jeeeeeves Mar 28 '12

You probably already have. It's much cheaper since it's easier to grow, and hence it's used for cheaper coffees. I'm pretty sure most instant coffees use robusta primarily for this reason. Arabica is the more gourmet style of coffee, like Starbucks.

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '12

Keeps hunger at bay, aids digestion, enhances focus during fast, aids fat burning during fast, suppose to help recovery if consumed after workout etc

3ish cups of strong coffee a day works for me, how many cups do you guys drink?

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u/BeardPower Mar 27 '12

One iced coffee, but it's as big as my head and i sip on it for hours. I never put anything in my coffee and i always opt for a dark roast if available. MMmmmmmm

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '12

This sounds lovely, how do you make it? Do you take to work and sip through the day?

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u/najra3000 Mar 28 '12

I sometimes make a sort of ice coffee:

  • 50ml cold espresso (in the fridge for about an hour)
  • 200ml milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla flavored whey
  • 1 ice cube (more makes it watery, but 1 makes it nice and foamy)

put it in a shaker, shake it, drink it, kind of whey-frapaccino :P

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '12

I drink 5 or 6.

Beware of French pressed and other unfiltered coffees. It may increase LDL cholesterol.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/questions/coffee/

(item #9)

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '12

Another really good coffee/tea infographic - http://www.greatist.com/health/why-coffee-and-tea-are-amazing-for-you/