Tag: Diluting coffee

According to the FDA, up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is considered a safe amount for most healthy adults, but a single, undiluted serving of coffee concentrate can contain a substantial portion of this limit, or more, in just a few sips. This article explores why you should avoid drinking coffee concentrate without water, detailing both the potential health risks and the unpleasant taste experience.

According to research published in the journal *Matter*, adding a single drop of water to coffee beans before grinding can increase extraction yield and flavor consistency by up to 10%. This demonstrates that the benefits of adding water to coffee go far beyond simple dilution, offering surprising improvements to your daily brew.