For those who experience stomach upset after drinking Americano, drinking 'this' can help.

If you're 고민ing over whether to drink an Americano or Cold Brew, start by reflecting on your own health condition. Since both contain only coffee beans and water, many people are unaware of the differences, so I looked into the nutritional differences between the two coffees.

◇Americano, rich in antioxidants

The main reason coffee is considered good for health is because it contains antioxidant substances. These antioxidants are more abundant in Americanos than in cold brew. A joint research team from Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Philadelphia compared the components of cold brew and Americanos, and found that the antioxidant capacity averaged 23.77 in Americanos and 17.9 in cold brew, indicating that Americanos contain more antioxidants. A study published in Scientific Reports in 2018 also showed that Americanos have higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew. Antioxidants are effective in preventing diabetes, cancer, inflammation, and obesity, and they reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

◇If you need an awakening effect, you should drink cold brew.

When you need the stimulating effect of caffeine, cold brew is a better choice than Americano.

In 2018, the Korea Consumer Agency investigated the caffeine content of 36 types of ground coffee sold in the market, and it was found that cold brew contains approximately 1.7 times more caffeine than an Americano. The caffeine content per cup of Americano is about 125mg, whereas cold brew was revealed to contain 212mg. This is four times the amount found in a single can of energy drink. Since caffeine tends to transfer more as the contact time with water increases, it is estimated that cold brew, which has a longer extraction time, contains more caffeine.

The lower the acidity level, the less burden on the stomach.

If you have a weak stomach, it is better to drink cold brew than Americano. Although cold brew contains more caffeine than Americano, it has less acidity, making it easier on the stomach. The longer coffee is heated, the more acidic compounds develop, but unlike Americano brewed with hot water, cold brew uses cold water. Therefore, hot water brewed Americano tends to taste more bitter and acidic than cold brew. For those with sensitive stomachs or who experience heartburn after drinking coffee, cold brew is recommended.

The difference between Americano and Cold Brew

Now that you know, you can enjoy coffee even more. If you have a weak stomach, go for cold brew~~

I like cold brew~^^

Source: D Health Chosun