Instant Coffee

Instant coffee is also called coffee crystals, soluble coffee, and coffee powder. It is a beverage derives from brewed coffee beans. Due to special processing , it helps people to quickly make hot coffee just by adding water or milk to the powder and stirring.

Instant coffee is commercially prepared using two main methods: spry drying and freeze-drying process. After drying, these end products can be rehydrated. This coffee also comes in a concentrated liquid form. Most people enjoy sipping this coffee because it is easier to prepare, have lower shipping volume or weight and have a longer shelf life. Additionally, it can also reduce the clean-up as there are no coffee grounds. Many studies also suggest that it has lesser environmental footprints as compared to any other method of preparing coffee.

Goods and bad of using instant coffee

Everyone is living a life full of hustles to be on time, competitive and never loosen ends of work and family ties. With such a hectic life, the body often demands caffeine to keep working at its best. But most of the time, we even do not have the energy and motivation to get up and make a cup of Smokey coffee. But if you have a bottle on your shelf, boiling some water in the kettle is all that you need to do. Just get the cup, add boiling water and coffee, stir and sip. Instant coffee, in all forms, is already a popular beverage around the globe. However, just like any other food and beverage , it does have an impact on the human body.

Pro – Antioxidants

Each serving of coffee sachets contains sufficient antioxidants your body might need and take. Despite being highly raw and concentrated coffee, just like any other type of coffee, contains powerful antioxidants. Many studies also suggest that coffee can offer more antioxidants than any other kind of brewed drink known to men now. Researchers also suggest that a standard cup of instant coffee contains magnesium, vitamin B3, potassium with only seven calories. So, if you are sipping 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day, you are taking all the necessary elements the body needs for working.

Pro- Less caffeine

Higher consumption of caffeine is associated with serious health problems. In many cases, the users also experience issues like insomnia or lack of sleep, bad sleeping routine, anxiety, upset stomach, restlessness, and tremors. At times issues like uneven heartbeats are also reported. Therefore, for people who cannot quit coffee, this coffee can be an option to control caffeine intake. A standard teaspoon of instant coffee can serve only 30 to 90 milligrams of caffeine. At the same time, regular coffee gives about 70 to 140 milligrams of caffeine.

Con- Higher Acrylamide

Acrylamide is a chemical compound that is known for having a higher potential to damage your nervous system. It is also found to be responsible for increasing the risks of different types of cancers. However, this chemical comes forth if the coffee beans are roasted. As compared to standard coffee, instant coffee can deliver you a two-time higher volume of acrylamide. However, the amount of this chemical is still at a safer limit. By that, we can say that you can still enjoy your coffee without worrying about getting exposed to acrylamide. But if you are an excessive drinker, drinking coffee can be harmful to your health.

Con- Lesser caffeine

Although we have just had a word about the benefits of lesser caffeine in your coffee, it does have some setbacks. Most people around the globe drink tea and coffee as they are the purest and most natural sources of caffeine. As this coffee has lesser caffeine, it also serves minimal benefits that you can get from the chemical. It means you will enjoy the limited benefits that caffeine has to offer. As a caffeine lover, you should know that the right amount, can help enhance brain functions, burn more fats, improve metabolic activities, and reduce the risk of liver disease.