Believe it or not, there\u2019s no single \u201cright\u201d way to drink your coffee. But these expert perspectives will certainly give you something to think about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cupping Your Coffee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the folks at Starbucks\u2019 development team would have it, coffee is meant to be savored. These coffee experts use a process they call \u201ccupping\u201d to ensure that coffee beans are on par with the Starbucks standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not too pretty\u2013but they swear it\u2019s worth the effort. They sniff (for the aroma), slurp (to aspirate the liquid\u2013bringing out the flavor), and taste it (very carefully) to experience every nuance that its flavors, scents, and textures have to offer. They also spit it out into a bucket that they keep by their feet, but that\u2019s just because they go through hundreds of cups a day, which wouldn\u2019t be safe to ingest. Of course, this method is most effective if you\u2019re drinking rich, high-quality coffee, and if you\u2019re are looking more for an experience<\/em> instead of a caffeine jolt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking it with Class<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But etiquette experts wouldn\u2019t tolerate slurping or spitting. For them, the \u201cright\u201d way to drink comes down to how you hold your mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They advise looping your index finger around the handle, keeping your thumb on top of it, and leaving the rest of your fingers folded into your palm. And, for some reason, it\u2019s also important to never stir in circles. Instead, they suggest moving your spoon forward and backward in the cup. Whirlpools are much too fun for the refined coffee drinker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it Healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For nutrition experts, it\u2019s not about how you hold it or how you taste it\u2013it\u2019s about how you absorb<\/em> it. They\u2019re a scientific bunch, pointing out that when we fill our coffee with creamer and sugar, we\u2019re undermining, if not completely doing away with, its health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure you\u2019re keeping your coffee healthy, they first suggest taking it without milk or creamer, which can decrease your body\u2019s ability to absorb the coffee\u2019s nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means your body can\u2019t benefit from the chlorogenic acid found in coffee<\/a>, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties which is thought to help fight off diseases like arthritis and cancer. But if taking coffee without milk is out of the question, maybe consider using a non-dairy alternative like coconut or almond creamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, they say lose the sugar. If you\u2019re regularly consuming too much sugar, it can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. And that\u2019s just to name a few<\/em> of the problems that excessive sugar intake can cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, don\u2019t drink too much! It\u2019s estimated that the average adult can safely consume only four cups of coffee a day. Now, if your coffee has a lot of caffeine in it, the number of cups you can safely drink will be lower. Just try not to consume more than 400 milligrams of caffeine a day. Otherwise, you could experience a host of uncomfortable symptoms, including the jitters, which is sometimes strong enough to induce vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how we drink our coffee, we can all learn a thing or two from the experts. So, next time you brew yourself a cup<\/a>, consider savoring it with the \u201ccupping\u201d method, holding your mug with etiquette, or taking it without sugar and cream to maximize its health benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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