Sugar and spice and everything nice

So what's the best way to drink your coffee? Black? With Milk? Cream? Cream and sugar? Just sugar? Well, as I've stated throughout this web site, you should make your coffee so that it tastes good to you. That said, most connoisseurs will suggest you drink your coffee black or with a little bit milk or cream added (about a tablespoon), and absolutely no sugar. Here's why:

How do you take your coffee? Diving back into pH balances, milk and cream are alkaline liquids, so if you read my section above on water, you'll understand that adding a little bit of milk to your coffee will help balance out the acid in the coffee (thus making it more enjoyable, at least theoretically). Because cream contains a large amount of saturated fat, I recommend adding skim or 2% milk to your coffee.

Sugar and artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet, Sweet n Low, and Equal, are acidic; so adding these to your coffee will only increase the acidity of your coffee. Soybeans, and subsequently soy milk, are also acidic and should be avoided. Sugar also covers up the flavor of your coffee.

Here's a tip: Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or salt to your coffee grounds before brewing. Not only will it enhance the flavor, but cinnamon and salt are also highly alkaline and will help balance the acidity in your coffee. Don't believe me? Give it a try and see for yourself!


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