Tag: Cowboy coffee

According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, leftover coffee grounds contain higher levels of healthy dietary phenolic compounds than brewed coffee. This leads many to question: is it okay to drink coffee with grounds? The short answer is yes, in moderation, but the experience and health impacts vary greatly depending on the method.

According to a 2020 study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, filtering your coffee reduces the risk of heart disease and premature death compared to not filtering at all. But what if you don't use a coffee filter? The answer involves not only a much different, sediment-heavy cup but also significant health considerations related to specific coffee compounds.

Eggshells are composed of over 95% alkaline calcium carbonate. This simple chemical principle is precisely what happens when you add eggshells in coffee, neutralizing its natural acids and resulting in a surprisingly smoother, less bitter beverage.