The Coffee Debate: Instant Or Brewed Which One Is A Better Choice

Coffee is the one the three most popular beverages in the world  and as per experts estimate people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day. When it comes to coffee there is always a debate on Instant vs Brewed coffee. Some find Instant better than Brewed while others find brewed better.

Let’s know which one is better for a daily caffeine intake.

Instant Coffee vs Brewed Coffee

Brewed coffee is extracted directly from the beans while instant coffee is a processed coffee. Nevertheless both have all the health benefits but brewed coffee is different and rice in nutrition contains more caffeine, antioxidants and coffee oils.

Brewing is different in several ways, it is made up of 98%water and 1-1.5% dissolved solids, the process by which coffee grounds are introduced to water and where the soluble compounds that create the delectable flavors and aromas are dissolved into the water and then final product is  called brewed coffee. 

On the contrary, Instant coffee is made from real coffee beans. The soluble and volatile contents of the beans are extracted. Then the water is removed so powder or concentrated soluble coffee powder are left over. As the name suggests, just add water to the coffee and it is ready instantly to drink.

Benefits of Instant Coffee

Drinking coffee has many health benefits, as it contains antioxidants and nutrients same as regular coffee. Here are some of the benefits that you need to Know

• Enhances the brain function and activities.
• It helps in burning fat as caffeine increases metabolism.
• Instant coffee can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimar’s and Parkinson’s.
• It can help in reducing diabetes.
• It improves mental health such as depression.
• It has a long shelf life
• It is more affordable than brewed coffee
• It is convenient to prepare with just a hot water 

Benefits of Brewed Coffee 

Now let’s know some of the benefits of drinking Brewed Coffee such as,

• They provide many varieties and methods eg: drip, espresso.
• Allows Customization and control over flavor and strength.
• It has a richer taste.
• It can improve cognitive function such as focus and concentration.
• It can enhance the mood by increasing the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine.

These are some of the benefits of Instant Coffee and Brewed Coffee, the choice is up on the preferences and consumption of the individual. Both have several benefits but Instant Coffee is more affordable than Brewed Coffee. While Brewed Coffee is more rich in antioxidants and caffeine.

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