Is Coffee Healthy? | James Hoffmann and Professor Tim Spector

Coffee’s earliest consumption dates back millennia when the tribesmen of Ethiopia used its ground-up berries to help aid concentration during prayer.
Arriving in Europe in the 17th century, Coffee quickly began to replace beer and wine as a favourite breakfast drink.
In the 20th century, coffee was blamed for high blood pressure and heart attacks, and more recently linked to a rising epidemic of poor sleep.
None of this has prevented coffee’s relentless rise. Over 2 billion cups of the stuff are drunk each day.
So, is coffee a guilty treat as many of us suspect? Or is it a health drink feeding your good gut bacteria?
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with James Hoffmann and Tim Spector to find out. They discuss how coffee affects your gut bacteria, your hormones and your heart, whether decaffeinated coffee is healthy, and discover some of coffee’s most surprising side effects - which could come in handy if you find yourself in the jungle.
James Hoffmann is a leading coffee expert and author of the World Atlas of Coffee and co-founder & chairman of the Square Mile Coffee Roasters.
Tim Spector is a co-founder at ZOE and one of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get 10% off your personalized nutrition program.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Topic introduction
01:51 - Quickfire questions
04:48 - What is coffee and why are we willing to spend money on it?
05:18 - Views on coffee
09:12 - Health properties of coffee
11:49 - How is coffee made?
16:19 - Quantities of caffeine in beverages
18:11 - How important is fermentation for coffee flavor?
19:22 - What does the fermentation stage look like?
22:19 - Fiber & coffee
27:14 - Effects of coffee
28:25 - How much is too much coffee?
30:26 - What time is the best to drink coffee?
35:07 - What is decaf and is it safe?
38:59 - Does James drink decaf?
39:47 - Is decaf as healthy as caffeinated coffee?
41:16 - Does coffee quality matter?
42:31 - James' coffee preference
44:02 - Health side effects of coffee
46:45 - Is it healthy to mix coffee with milk?
49:33 - James' opinion on coffee with milk
51:35 - Summary
53:58 - Instagram question: Does coffee dehydrate you?
54:21 - Goodbyes
54:38 - Outro
Books:
- How to Make the Best Coffee at Home by James Hoffman: amzn.to/3wEkesy
- Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati: amzn.to/4blJsLg
- Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector: amzn.to/4amZinu
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[@ZionCrafter]

I’m sat in Ethiopia, in the highlands, drinking the finest Ethiopian coffee, with no sugar or milk, while listening to this great interview.

[@davidharcot220]

ደግ አረግህ

[@garethjbutler]

Wow❤

[@sianrichardson7750]

Sitting

[@sukotu23]

That paints an envious picture. I'm sat here in my cold room in Scotland drinking a passable instant coffee.

[@tezzanewton]

It’s funny when people worry about the caffeine in coffee for their kids, but let them consume Coke in an unlimited amount.

[@richardkroll2269]

I am glad my country put a restriction on selling energy drinks to only those over 12 (should have been 14) because there is much more caffeine in those than a more expensive Coke. I shake my head at those young adults downing an energy drink as they puff on their vape.

[@tezzanewton]

@@richardkroll2269 what country is that, mate?

[@roselee4445]

@@richardkroll2269 so parents buy it children drink it

[@bonniemullen4990]

That's what I say 😂

[@bonniemullen4990]

That's what I say 😂

[@Usernamebeingused]

In all Dr Tim’s interviews, I appreciate that he speaks to the quality and nuances of each study & adds some background on what is yet to be studied/ verified 👌

[@KenrickPinard]

As someone who grew up in the Caribbean, coffee was an everyday drink even as a child. My parents would roast there own coffee as the trees grew locally and roast the seeds. after they had theirs we the children were given a weaker version to drink. We would even help in the roasting process as kids by sucking on the sweet juicy pulps around the seeds before they were roasted. Growing up we did not make anything of it and up to this day it is still grown locally on the Island. Funny though, I guess it's me, but coffee does not keep me awake at all whatsoever. I could drink a litre now and fall asleep in the next 10 minutes lol. Great information Sirs

[@kuroibuta]

Caffeine might not affect you falling asleep but it could be affecting your quality of sleep!

[@tamaraspillis612]

Thanks for painting such a vivid scenario of your early family memories. Quite an enjoyable read.😊

[@phil20_20]

Yeah, sometimes I can't get to sleep without having a cup of coffee. 🤪 As far as quality of sleep, how would you know which is better?

[@Ciguatera]

Poor little addict!

[@Mr.BobsDog]

@@phil20_20 wear a sleep monitor (Fitbit, whoop etc) to bed and run experiments

[@ivandansigmun3891]

I've given up coffee for good now. Being Italian I grew up drinking espresso. Decades later even one espresso made me feel wired and affected my sleep. I'm much more chilled out now I'm coffee free. Hopefully my sleep will improve over time

[@MrRoboskippy]

Worlds collide. I've followed James and Tim separately for years. Now together on one conversation.

[@patsydelatiebudair5218]

Coffee beans are from the carribbean that the one i use too as a child we roast an beat in a murta the shift the brew for tea some people mill it aswell

[@dougmaz1]

I started repairing coffee machines nearly 50 years ago and I started drinking at least 4 cups of ground coffee made from a 4 head leaver type coffee machine. Now I’m 83 years old and still drinking double shots from my Italian machine and if I missed my 7 PM coffee when I get back home I will make a coffee before I go to bed around 9 pm and I have no problem going to sleep in fact I sleep very very we’ll waking at 6 AM that’s been going on for all these years. My doctor can’t believe how well I am with no 83 years pain like other men. I live in Australia. Cheers Doug Mazonowicz.

[@46metube]

Excellent news! What works for you works.👍🏻

[@chuck1804]

Likely, if anything, your coffee intake has made a significant contribution to your longevity, and brain function.

[@78anant420]

it's your genes

[@gonzalosalazar5169]

Great, but someone with the same exact consumption probably has died at 35. I am not saying coffee is either good or bad just that one persons experience means nothing. Anecdotal experience is great but it is not statistically relevant. You cannot extrapolate to entire populations and it is impossible to determine causality and isolate from hundreds of factors.

[@tonivandyke]

WoW Doug - it's amazing you can do that. Lucky you ! It's obviously having no ill effect on you too. . . Toni from Australia also.

[@glebcreativ1]

I wish we had footage of James' feed when Tim repeatedly said "eXpresso". Great video anyway, thanks!

[@ashu01244]

My mother's breakfast was Coffee. I am an Ethiopian who loves to used Coffee.My mother took her Coffee as a breakfast and She is healthier than others. Its advantage is its stimulation and increases your attentions ! Our mothers know how to roasting Coffee and they know it in its colors .

[@caoinismyname]

She's healthy bot because of the coffee but because she would eat less frequently. Coffee suppressed appetite and if consumed without sugar, would put a person in autophagy. Your mother would be even much healthier if she just skip the coffee and fast normally.

[@incrediblestevrhymz2260]

​@@caoinismynamelol

[@GuilhermeTeixeira85]

I would like to thank you for the content shared and for the incredible work that is being done. I'm Brazilian, I'm 37 years old and I've been drinking coffee since I was 6 or 7 years old, many children of my generation grew up consuming coffee. However, nowadays this is not common, my stepdaughter for example is 13 years old and does not consume coffee or soft drinks. I love having coffee in the morning or before going to the gym, in addition to enjoying the ritual that involves preparing the drink, I feel focused and in a good mood.

[@shackledwithfreedom]

This is hands down quality content I would seriously pay for to watch. Well done!

[@FrasSmith]

Thank you for this. I've been watching James Hoffman for a while, but it's great to see an explanation of the basics and the background.

[@drsnicol]

This is a little surreal for me - I spent the lockdown advocating Tim as a trusted source of Covid info whilst binge watching James' videos on coffee to distract me... never thought I'd be watching them in a double bill on the same video 🙂

[@JigOfTheDubGopher]

I really like the quickfire questions format of these videos. It helps me remember the salient summary points before diving deeper into the more thorough explanations.

[@angelareith6499]

Very informative and easy to listen to. And good to emphasise that we all need to monitor our own responses to coffee - which I love, but only mid/late morning. It's not one size fits all. Thanks very much for such clear explanations

[@KA-jm2cz]

In Finland we got law that every worker that have 8 hours of work, should have two 12,5 minute 'kahvitauko' wich means literally coffee break. Of course we got morning coffee and coffee after each main food so it is common to drink coffee 5 times a day and typical coffee cup is 1-2 dl. Casual coffees like after sauna coffee or going to city is add to that. Commonly we first make one pan of coffee for quests and visitors so they can take few cups if they will and only after that we ask "do you wan't more?". I got expresso cups but they are for little kids. I think Finland must be good place to research issue of "coffee/caffine and health". Finnish coffee culture is also worth looking - it goes trough society. After a giving birth you got coffee and it is important part of funerals also.

[@playpianotoday6223]

These three guys are so engaging and civilised. I enjoy all of these Zoe podcasts but this one is one of the best. Sending love to you all!

[@jsquire5pa]

Expresso

[@kevelliott]

A really great discussion! In the dark ages when I thought coffee was Nescafe, drinking it black was was a foul experience. Therefore, coffee had to be drunk with milk. Fast forward to my late 50s and I discovered high quality arabica beans, which, consumed black was an entirely different - and wonderful - experience. I discovered, in the light roast, such a complex symphony of flavours. I do remember that on opening a new jar of instant coffee that the smell was wonderful, and the taste a comparative let down. Now I have discovered coffee which tastes like it smells. Subscribed! BUT...which of you British guys spelled 'fibre' as 'fiber'? Hmm....?

[@Bob-jp7vl]

nescafe azera is brilliant

[@andyelliott8027]

Fiber is American only, it's not English.

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

Where do you buy your beans? Are they organic (no chemical pesticides)

[@playpianotoday6223]

@@Bob-jp7vl yes - I like it too 😊

[@saskhiker3935]

James Hoffman has this balance of enthusiam and nerding out to coffee, with his soothing voice mixed is why I am here!

[@david.4445]

Thoroughly enjoyed this insight into coffee. A real education, I thought an hour was going to be too long, but ended up going back to listen to the facts again. Thank you

[@Ciguatera]

Fact is: it tastes bad, is addictive and damages the heart.

[@iMykie]

Having James in this conversation introduced me to this podcast, I love his youtube videos, this was a great listen, thanks for the amazing information! I'll sub for sure!

[@marybusch6182]

Sub and share! Its a shame that only 300,000 people have watched at this point. I was amazed to hear that a cup of coffee has more fiber that a glass of orange juice.

[@RenatoLaino]

Nice video. Had a healthy dose of fiber and a borderline dose of caffeine while listening to James and Tim. Quite a relief that Tim approves coffee, otherwise I would have had to find a way to stop trusting him

[@johnlaudenslager706]

I like Renato's sense of humor. Almost stopped coffee this morning and substituted pushups, because I've been feeling old and thought maybe coffee was the reason. Watched the vid as reality check and decided my 80 years probably accounted for feeling old, so brewed a cup and feel - fine.

[@vegashdrider]

😂😂😂

[@joeyfotofr]

That's not only funny it is an accurate description of the way people evaluate heath information...jt Joey Tranchina, outreach worker & trainer of public health outreach workers former Executive Director of AIDS Prevention Action Network (20+ years) former CEO Hepatitis C Global Foundation

[@weealba62]

Lol!!

[@elenggoumuthusamy4277]

😂........same here bro

[@cathejo]

Thank you. I will be immediately upgrading my morning coffee routine. ☕️

[@mirjanafowle2197]

Although I had known most of what you covered about coffee, it was still a pleasure listening to my favourite subject dissected by 2 experts! My favourite version of coffee is a variation of Turkish coffee which I make myself in a special pot on a hob and drink black with no sugar. A real treat! May I add that James has a very soothing voice!

[@velikijoxotnik]

I just finished my 4th cup (32 oz) of coffee today, while watching this video. I usually french-press 4 cups (32 oz) each morning and drink that through lunch (but I don't eat breakfast or lunch, usually, each day). Since I only eat OMAD, I like that drinking coffee puts something on my stomach and kind of gives me that eating sensation. I've lately been interested in understanding the polyphenol aspect of coffee. The low-carb world (which I'm a part of ) seems to be pretty evenly split on the questions of whether coffee is good or bad for you. Just last week, I asked my GP about coffee consumption. She asked how much coffee I drank each day, and I replied four 8-oz cups; she responded, "That's too much. You need to cut back to one or two." I'm learning today that as long as I stay below 6 cups per day, I'm good. You're my new heros!!! Heck, maybe, I'll make another two cups of coffee, to get up to my new limit of 6 cups/day. :-)

[@leoceoliveira]

I loved the conversation! The most SHOCKING thing I’ve learned today is that coffee is a significant source of fiber. 🤯

[@MisterDibitybopty]

I find that hard to believe. How do you get the fiber from the drink? We only consume the flavour (and effects) of coffee, not the actual bean. I'd like to see the studies of this.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@MisterDibitybopty Because some fibre is water soluble. So it dissolves in the water, and then you drink it. I think pectin is another form of water soluble fibre. Not all fibre is "roughage," or insoluble fibre. 😁

[@MisterDibitybopty]

@@judylloyd7901 Thanks Judy. I went google'ing after and read the same thing - TIL haha.

[@nunheadamerican6179]

Is fiber needed or even good?

[@MisterDibitybopty]

@@nunheadamerican6179 It makes your internet faster. Ok I'm leaving now.

[@gerrypowell2748]

What’s good about coffee is it makes you feel better😉

[@JoeyBlogs007]

So do cigarettes for some people.

[@DanceCat7]

This was very informative and easy to watch - thank you!

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

In the beginning of my coffee drinking experience (30-40 years of age) I couldn't have coffee without milk because of the bitter flavors. It wasn't until recently that I tried very fresh roasted, lighter roasted specialty grade coffees. The flavors of those coffees are so wonderful to me, that I very much prefer them without any type of additives. Kudos to excellent coffee roasters around the world, making people's lives just that little more enjoyable. 😀 👍

[@Ciguatera]

Welcome to the unhealthy addict's world. Coffee tastes disgusting and is addictive. Coffee should not be consumed.

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

@@Ciguatera Each person is welcome to their opinion, and I used to share the same one as you. It wasn't until I realized that it was the overcooked and old coffee that tastes bad and isn't very healthy, that I thought maybe I was viewing things through a dimly colored lens.

[@Ciguatera]

@@GoTellJesusSaves caffeine is the stuff that's unhealthy. Old coffee tastes just nasty and fresh coffee doesn't taste much better.

[@melenelewis2955]

Thank you for sharing this....I was reluctant to try without milk and sugar ...but now I will try your way with light roast and no additives.

[@Ciguatera]

@@melenelewis2955 try tea!

[@nigeljosling9435]

Really informative and helpful blog for all coffee drinkers, and doubters, thank you for doing this :))

[@eshetuwondimagegne6965]

Enjoyed the discussion and shared it with more than ten friends some are still working in coffee business, some studied and discovered CBD resistant varieties. Very well presented, I like the main title as well " Science and Nutrition". I am Dr. Eshetu Wondimagegne, Projects Coordinator for the Norfolk African Community Association Organic Allotments Project in Norwich UK. Strength 4 arabica coffee one cup in the morning with ground Cinamon and clove but black is my favourite, Ethiopia grows both Arabica and Robusta varieties. Good Health to all of you.

[@joebelcher5689]

I am new to ZOE and would like to say I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and have learned a lot of what I suspected is true. Thank you and continue the good work.

[@marybusch6182]

And please share. ZOE Rocks!

[@amiebarton991]

Yes, Coffee is additive for many people. A person that drinks coffee every day when you are without it, you can get really bad headaches from caffeine loss, also you have issues with restless legs and anxiety until you consume your regular amount. It is not the same as drug addiction; but does affect you addictively

[@gregfou2577]

Thanks, because that's the only thing they didn't really address in the video. I do have those symptoms when I stop

[@reineclaudee]

Loved this podcast, as with the rest of the series. Thank you to the whole Zoe team for providing such an engaging and informative resource. I was really interested in the information regarding the fibre content of coffee, and am keen to share that information but I have been unable to find a source to support it, can you tell me where this information has come from? Many thanks

[@adnanbuyungnasutionpartner7577]

I Really appreciate this podcast, especially the straight "no" answer for the first question :)

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

I LOVE the hearty laughter @ 6:00 ! Good discussion. Really good video.

[@john99776]

Wonderful podcast, I really enjoyed it.

[@deanraiyasmi5298]

I'm Indonesian and coffee is widely consumed by us usually at night in here. For me, I drink two to five cups of arabica coffee here and I don't have any problem with sleep at all. I don't know whether my body metabolizes caffeine that fast or it's just my body get used to the caffeine in the coffee. I still got my 6-8 hour sleep and my blood pressure is normal (110~120/70~80) . So, It doesn't hinder my activity much, sometimes I drink it just for the taste of it (yes, arabica bean has a lot of notes flavor post-sipping or drinking). My favorite is Natural process and Honey, kinda like the fruity notes and that hints of acidity followed by pleasant after-taste that lasted in your mouth for several minutes~ Ah~~~ gonna brew one now.

[@jackieleake6548]

Love Zoe 'stuff', always so informative and interesting. Thank you.

[@joinZOE]

Thanks for your support Jackie!

[@yanngougeon5760]

James Hoffman is delightful to listen to. !

[@Francesca-us2gi]

Very interesting, thank you! I would love to hear a similar discussion about tea as I am a tea addict ( but do enjoy one cup of coffee a day)

[@bbblll]

Wow I have been following both since the pandemic. Really nice surprise to see the combo!

[@joinZOE]

Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoyed the episode :)

[@annoates4221]

Thank you, I learned so much from this video.

[@georgelewis8798]

I love these guys and respect their obtained information.

[@shardlake]

Great collaboration, both James and Tim also have some great literature on this subject and more :) Many of which I own, great reads :)

[@marybusch6182]

Good info! Thanks so much.

[@ricknicholson5894]

During the perk coffee era, it would be normal to add salt. Salt somehow reduced the bitterness of coffee according the going theory. I have tried salt in coffee and it works quite well, even filtered coffee if you had the misfortune of purchasing a brand/type of coffee which is bitter can be smoothed out with salt added.

[@armadillito]

I think James has tested and discussed that on his channel.

[@ricknicholson5894]

@@armadillito I was also taught that caffeine strength is also determined by how long it is in contact with water. So espresso has less caffeine due to the short time pushed through the beans, however the old perk over the fire cowboy coffee is stronger since it takes so long to warm up and perk.

[@dreamingoftacos4388]

Thank you for I drink the commercial ground coffee black when I'm fasting and its so bitter. I'm going to try this.

[@marybusch6182]

@@ricknicholson5894 i have heard the same about brew time for tea.

[@timgerber5563]

James sitting in front of a poster showing the 6 cultivated varieties of coffee: „Broadly speaking there‘s two varieties.“ :D Made my day!

[@ptetiatshawdotca]

Wow! A fantastic summary far beyond just the health status of coffee thanks to two brilliant experts who are skilled at organizing their words off the cuff. Great job! Too bad you didn't talk about the very bad health effects of refined sugar added to coffee - so common in North America.

[@ByDesign333]

Yes too bad

[@seanleith5312]

Is Coffee healthy? No. Because it cuts off people's natural response system. When you are tired, your body sends a signal to your brain, and you rest or sleep. Coffee hijacks the signal, and your brain doesn't get the signal, therefore you keeps going. Anyone has basic sense knows it is crazy to do that. I quit coffee 5 years ago, and I feel much healthier.

[@qaisarferoz7904]

I have heard from some health care advisors that cafe without sugar is good for health.

[@LordJeZusthX]

*Just a Bunch of BLah BLah BLah!!!* *I Shut it down at 3-Mins.!!!!*

[@richardwhite2532]

What a really informative and and fascinating discussion. As a Decaff drinker I think I'm going to move back to non-decaff in search of new flavours/tastes, as caffine has never been a problem for me - I just thought decaff was better turns out its all personal preference and tolerance to caffine.

[@judylloyd7901]

Caffeine*

[@ep0nym0us28]

Turkish coffee is the best to me! I’m not Turkish but have been drinking it since I started to drink coffee (my parents made it the Turkish way, which still amazes me - why Lviv in Western Ukraine would make their coffee the Turkish way). And for me it definitely helps to that “digestive reaction” James and Tim were talking about. I am in a really bad mood if my morning routine was broken and I didn’t have my quiet time with 1 or 2 cups of my Turkish coffee. And I even travel with my coffee maker (and ground coffee since it has to be ground really finely) OR search for Turkish restaurants. The second best alternative is macchiato- as Tim says. Very interesting talk, thank you! Had no clue that coffee has fiber!

[@jjforcebreaker]

Super interesting episode. Coffee is great. Not much more is needed to be said, to be honest. Stress reduction from experiencing the scent of freshly ground coffee every morning is a benefit good enough that diminishes all potential drawbacks :)

[@patsydelatiebudair5218]

Coffee is a medicine not a tea it is good and bad that is my opinion

[@broli88]

The part i was most intrigued by is 45:18. I've always felt like my bowl was stimulated from the moment i even smell the coffee as i grind it. Id love to learn more about how and why that happens. I often find my self (on my days off) running to the bathroom as my coffee cools.

[@Crabbadabba]

Pavlov's dog scenario. I think the body subconsciously relates the actions to emptying the bowels.

[@marybusch6182]

@spajic polisic ok. But dont be repetitive and redundant. Im sure you have more information to contribute.

[@karengrice2303]

I grew up drinking coffee as a child and still love it today. My favorite is organic Ethiopian coffee fresh ground with cinnamon and cacao nibs.

[@JuliaCloonan]

I enjoyed my afternoon decaf while listening to this episode. Very good! Thank you!

[@thomasrobinson4401]

Drinking fresh ground, mokka pot decaf, using James's method, as I watch. Great video guys, cheers ☕️👍

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Agree. Interesting vlog on coffee drinking that stimulated the discussion.

[@joinZOE]

Wonderful! Enjoy ☕

[@dananskidolf]

His mocha pot method, or his drinking method? ;) *schlurrp!*

[@igottmituns]

@Zoe - quick edit on the title, Hoffmann* ... great interview, time well spent and knowledge learned! Subbed!

[@ast131255]

A lot learned - very useful. Thank you.

[@GoTellJesusSaves]

I would love to hear the scientific results from testing done with different roast levels and different lengths of time off roast and different species of coffee. Because of the different reactions my body has to these three variables, there must certainly be different effects on the body due to these factors.

[@annakissed3226]

You three work so well as presenters I think I would enjoy you three talking about biomechanical engineering just as much. But I hope you will do this again at some point. I know people look to the past & claim it was a golden age of television. That back at the start of TV people would give lecturers on philosophy etc, but I disagree. TV is just getting better & better over time because of the increased specialisation & the ease at which great conversations can be documented. At one time this would be a fun Conversation at a University in Central London seen by a hundred people or so. Now that it's recorded & I get to see it, in a bedroom in Oxford as I drink my last coffee if the night (I have ADHD I use amphetamine as way to chill down & focus) so for me Coffee is a wondrous bedtime drink! Hot, delicious & a great way to drink my magnesium, potassium & sodium chloride for the day. But it could be also being watched in a different right now (hi if your our there, hope you have a great life) by someone interested in the history of coffee 200 years after we are all dead, buried & recycled by the soil.

[@MartinBroadhurst]

Watching this while sat on the loo, after just having had an aeropress, listening to James and Tim talk about the laxative effects of coffee.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I just bought a new coffee press because I need to get those polyphenols! I used to drink coffee black in my early 20s both when I worked for American oil companies (first job of the day to get the coffee drip machines running) and in Germany where I just used a plastic filter thingie with paper filters inside. I am really enjoying my new French press and listening to you guys have already had 3 mugs (I don't use cups but think I am at my daily limit even though its only 13 minutes past 9), I started at 0630 and only just opened my eating window as I am trying to keep it early.

[@oldsteamguy]

Wonderful. We need lots of videos like this on diet topics. There is too much misinformation on diet out there.

[@marialuigiamenga397]

Italians are experts on coffee. 😊

[@brunocalver2968]

I think it would be really interesting to look into the levels of various beneficial microbes, chemicals, anti-oxidants, etc… in a range of coffees such as instant Vs high quality naturally processed and gently roasted coffee. In fact, this would be interesting regarding food in general, looking into all aspects of the supply chain. I would hope the results would show the value of carefully produced, naturally processed and fresh products…

[@pyramear5414]

If instant coffee ends up being the healthiest I would be so sad!

[@melenelewis2955]

I agree......WONDERFUL conversation! I learnt such a lot! Thanks.

[@EkimElectro]

Thanks for this, very interesting hearing your thoughts. I have learned a few things here.

[@eshetuwondimagegne6965]

KAFFA region in Ethiopia is home to Coffee arabica, where coffee trees are found in the wild in tropical forests. The low altitude variety Robusta is also found in Harar region in the East of Ethiopia. The Ethiopian coffee tastes better than coffee from other countries. The soil type and it's organic management makes the difference. Coffee is the main export of Ethiopia. Currently Ardent coffee is doing good job in the community in Southern Ethiopia. Dr. Mesfin Amaha my colleague has researched and found coffee berry disease resistant varieties involving the wild varieties I mentioned above. The rest next.

[@leialee6820]

I had to give up drinking coffee at a fairly young age due to getting heart palpitations although I did not drink a lot & was mostly a tea drinker. I then used decaffeinated coffee just a few mugs a day but still mostly tea. Then suddenly after many, many years for some unknown reason I went completely off coffee although I have loads of packets of decaf granulated coffee refill packs in my cupboard. All I have fancied at home is tea for about 4 years. Why I don't know. If going out somewhere I would then sometimes have a coffee unless very thirsty.

[@marybusch6182]

If youever get to florence you will want to try coffee there.

[@r_unner_G]

Fantastic and informative video. Thanks!

[@shinebrightandbethelight]

I gave up all Caffeine because its terrible for the adrenal glands. I drink water when i wake up and i eat more fruit during the day. I've never felt better high energy, sleep amazingly just to name a few from a huge list of improvements. Edited to add I no longer have daily anxiety which I had experienced my whole life and more recently started getting low moods completely gone.

[@kuroibuta]

I think coffee could be bad for the brain. My mom has been active her whole life, always read but I can see she is getting some kind of dementia or brain disease because you have a conversation and she'll be bringing up the same thing 5 minutes later. She use to to drink 2-4 cups a day. I also have problems with coffee, it makes me feel quite lethargic and I am quite forgetful myself. I've been drinking it for many years. Of course, my experiences of coffee doesn't represent the whole population but I think there needs to be better studies on coffee. It is essentially a drug that makes you feel alert and good, so that has to do some kind of damage in the long-term. Also, caffeine has a half life of 6 hours (so half of the caffeine is still in your system after 6 hours) so if you have it after midday, you will probably have less quality sleep which can cause a lot of problems to the body.

[@ryokan9120]

There are a lot of published studies that suggest it probably prevents cognitive decline and Alzheimer's.

[@marybusch6182]

I take both coffee and tea. Coffee only in the am. And somedays i skip the coffee. I have to stop tea at 6 and am going to sleep a little after 10.

[@ianallardyce4222]

Great chat. But Tim... there is no 'X' in Espresso. 🙂

[@Kyarrix]

Thank you for saying this. Every time he referred to espresso with an X in it I cringed a little. I also didn't like the way they talked to James. James Hoffman is an expert, he isn't an aficionado. The cutsiness and condescension were difficult to listen to.

[@ianallardyce4222]

@@Kyarrix there's a funny Mitchell and Webb sketch where a guy shoots his colleague for saying Expresso. Lol

[@Kyarrix]

@@ianallardyce4222 I found the guy hosting, the moderator, to be condescending. I don't know if it's because I have not seen him before but he kept making these little digs at James. It wasn't only the aficionado comment, he treated James as though he were some kind of cutesy fan of coffee rather than a professional who has spent years gaining his expertise. I know James Hoffman doesn't need me to defend him, but I had that impulse.

[@ianallardyce4222]

@@Kyarrix agreed.

[@dananskidolf]

Used to make me cringe too, I would think "Grrr! Expresso is just the brand name of a software tool for constructing regular expressions!" Then I went to Italy. And France. Not sure why we changed it for English. Now it sounds fine to me either way.

[@krish2nasa]

Fascinating talk, very informative. Thank you very much.

[@bryanchristophersen8316]

Fascinating. New information in a good format

[@alysonhall5409]

I never drink coffee beyond 12pm, but from 7am to 12pm I drink 4to5 cups 2 of which are black coffee. I do think it is habbit forming but not a dangerous habbit as Tim said. I've found this discussion extremely helpful and interesting. I personally don't get palpations. But my sister who drinks decaff tea suffers alot with palpations and has made me wonder if this is why. Great informative conversation

[@judylloyd7901]

Habit* a lot*

[@alysonhall5409]

@@judylloyd7901 Wow your correcting my spelling. This is a discussion about coffee ☕ NOT spelling or grammar. Seriously grow up Judy Lloyd. Have you never heard of a spelling mistake or predictive text. Shame on you for being so small minded to point something so trivial out, with the objective to embarrass another person. Did it make you feel omnipotent?

[@marybusch6182]

@@alysonhall5409 thank you! Its really a disgusting distraction and contributes nothing and wastes out brain power. Kind of the the journalist fact checkers.

[@jsquire5pa]

I believe it’s hobbit forming .. but then I have lowered my respiradal dose recently 😂

[@jsquire5pa]

@@alysonhall5409 you’re ffs .. rather than watching these podcasts try learning some basic syntax

[@marybusch6182]

I love adding cinnamon and or allspice to my coffee pot. We tried adding to the coffee and that was ok, but i think its better in the pot or the cup itself. I love the quick questions and the summary

[@ingerboredickson1533]

I too add cinnamon to my coffee grounds before making the coffee in my coffee maker. I also add green tea to the coffee also. Utilizing the dried leaves. leave

[@marybusch6182]

@@ingerboredickson1533 Green tea is so healthy. What an idea to add it to the grounds. Question is would the Old Man taste it?

[@garyjohnson1466]

Great discussion, In other words, moderation, even good things can have detrimental effects when abused, which each person must determine for themselves…

[@gaggiauk]

A comprehensive and useful video for coffee enthusiasts [and people like me who have been in coffee for 30 years and still learning]. Thank you for doing it.

[@Ciguatera]

Giving more reasons to be an addict. Coffee tastes horrible, nasty, it is addictive and the addicting substance, caffeine, damages your heart.

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

@@Ciguatera Could you provide research evidence that coffee tastes horrible

[@Ciguatera]

@@Phantom-mk4kp fool. Are you a smoker or an alcoholic with affinity for the strong stuff? Only for them coffee doesn't taste bad.

[@peterbrenton410]

Apparently there are up to 4 methods to decaffeinate coffee The Swiss Water decaf is a chemical-free decaf coffee that retains most of coffee's precious flavor and potent antioxidants, making it the healthiest decaffeinated coffee on the market. The lack of chemicals compared to the other popular methods also makes it a more earth-friendly option.

[@miles611]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the swiss water method uses tons of water, which is very wasteful and cannot be easily reutilised

[@daniel_moretti]

@@miles611 You are wrong. The caffeine is filtered from the water and the water reused.

[@miles611]

@@daniel_moretti That's good to know, thanks for the correction!

[@capri2673]

Either coffee works really well or really badly for you. I can't drink any caffeine at all because of anxiety and insomia. It baffles me that anyone can function normally on it but there are genetic factors in how you metabolise it,

[@sid_pah]

I really enjoyed this. Very interesting from 2 interesting and very knowledgeable guests 👍🏼 thank you guys

[@marybusch6182]

And good moderation and interaction.

[@-Guru]

It’s an amazing experience watching this podcast sipping coffee😅. I had a smile on my face which I realized that I am listening to information about coffee when had a gulp😅

[@ilyabykov2437]

Coffee is the best drink in the world in every aspect. Nothing compares.

[@toni4729]

I quite agree, and the safest. You can't do better than a good cup of coffee.

[@katelopez3395]

I was brought up in equatorial Africa and from a very early age I drank several cups of tea daily and as I got older, coffee. Water wasn’t drinkable unless it was boiled so it was a good way to rehydrate. Years later I was planning a pregnancy and decided to stop drinking so much coffee. Oh my goodness, I was so ill , vomiting and dizzy. The come down from the caffeine and coffee made me so ill ! Never again! Now I’ve got a Nespresso Vertuo machine. The pods declare how many mg of caffiene are in them so I can moderate my intake. Three cups, two before I can start my day (about 250 mg) and one stronger one at about 4 pm. In contrast, my son, who has attention deficit disorder and finds the stimulation of strong coffee calms him it’s surely better than amphetamines, which is all that medical science can offer. At nearly 55 I’ll be drinking coffee, black and strong, for the rest of my life.

[@tezzanewton]

Hey Kate, I also come down really hard from coffee too. I’ve just clocked up 3 weeks without a cup and I’ve been through hell.

[@roselee4445]

I agree, coffee helps hyper children but some parents want the sympathy so ignore the help of coffee, prefer medsthat totally knock them out

[@ron9465]

First time on your channel, found it very interesting and instructive. Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Love coffee.

[@CoffeeHeadBru]

Very helpful, I didn't realize there are so many health benefits in coffee. One in particular, that stands out is the fiber content. Besides the incredible taste of coffee, the antioxidants and polyphenols are what really keep coming back.

[@lenardlund8153]

I cured my sons asthma with coffee when he was 7 years old

[@johnwelbourn3811]

Two of my most highly regarded experts in one video, excellent! Time for a Lac Duong

[@joinZOE]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathyjennings5580]

Thanks SO MUCH for your knowledge 😊!

[@thinkingyas4245]

I've found this information really useful. Thanks so much. x

[@josephinestabel9647]

I use a little bit coffee for headache from time to time. It helps..🌍

[@TreborTnemorf]

Every "eXpresso" must've hurt James.

[@marklyons4366]

Scrolled a long way for this, coming as a JH subscriber.

[@phyllislawson3294]

Keep drinking coffee if you want too!

[@arturasgudaitis3308]

🤣

[@barrict2]

He probably wants to eXcape.

[@barrict2]

Just kidding I got a lot out of this presentation.

[@tonyperotti9212]

Fascinating discussion! Thank you!

[@wayne8469]

Enjoyed your video immensely. Thanks

[@peggyolson6511]

Regarding the different ways to brew your coffee and produce your cuppa, it seems off-putting to me that so many methods, particularly drip coffee makers, incorporate a lot of plastic components, which are heated and therefore seem prone to leaching plastic chemicals into your drink. Is this a justified concern?

[@austindenotter19]

Same. I trust iron/steel.

[@arthurzetes]

Yes. I use a ceramic filter and also have an all steel/brass espresso machine

[@Gengh13]

I use an all metal kettle and a French press, plastic in contact with hot liquids is a big no for me, is it going to kill you? No, but it definitely can affect your hormones and may cause some other problems long term.

[@matts2806]

Very surprised you didn't discuss the relationship between coffee and acid reflux / heartburn. That's something I would have been interested to know more about and something that could potentially have a huge health impact for those who suffer from it...

[@clancywall713]

This is one of those highly personal edge cases. Best thing to do is try it and see. Personally I find sticking to the higher quality lighter roasts, drinking it black, and never in the afternoon is fine. But instant coffee with milk is a bad time.

[@reflax6009]

I think it should be avoided

[@jmarj1038]

Yes .Millions around the world suffer with GERD. For them the advice from medical fraternity is dont drink coffee as it will increase acidity. What is the coffee experts opinion or research on that Important aspect where millions are deprived the pleasure of coffee drink.

[@albanosilva378]

@@jmarj1038 try putting a bit of cinnamon on your coffee it works for me.

[@cassieoz1702]

I got rid of 50yrs of GERD when I cut the carbs in my diet

[@dralmansour]

Thank you for such informative info. ❤

[@AaronKChiu]

I wonder how it will be with Hames Hoffman. Great topics discussed - love it.

[@anavonrebeur6121]

Conclusion: coffee is healthy and fine, both regular or decaf. No limits to drink it.

[@BarryAnderson]

In the past, I used to drink a morning cup of Joe named Coffee that would sometimes give me heart palpitations as a side effect of the caffeine to my heart and bloodstream. So I did the following recipe in my later comment to share with your followers. The talking point is all your coffee MUST BE ORGANIC throughout your life for sure.

[@giovanna5643]

Thank you for this video. Lots of interesting information 😀👍🙏❤️