Did you know that green coffee has the same benefits as green tea?Coffee beans that are still green contain chlorogenic acid, which has been linked to weight loss.Green coffee extract or a powdered green coffee supplement can be used to try these benefits for yourself.If you're on medication, talk with your doctor before adding green coffee to your diet.
Step 1: Purchase coffee beans.
You should look for beans that are wet-processed.They were not dried with the fruit left on which can lead to mold growth.If you can, buy beans that were machine-hulled.If you want to purchase green coffee beans online, you can ask the coffee roaster to put aside some un roasted beans for you.
Step 2: Put the green coffee beans in a pot.
Put a cup of green coffee beans under the sink faucet.After rinsing the beans, transfer them to a pot on the stove.If you rub the beans vigorously, you'll lose the papery chaff that protects them from oxidation.
Step 3: Bring the water to a boil by adding 3 cups of water.
Put the lid on the pot.When the water starts to boil, turn the burner to high and heat the beans.
Step 4: The beans should be cooked for 12 minutes.
The burner should be turned to medium when the lid is taken off the pot.If you want to stir the beans, cook them for 12 minutes.You don't want to loosen the corners of the beans if you stir them gently.
Step 5: Take the extract out of the burner and put it in a container.
A fine mesh strainer can be set over a bowl or jug.Slowly pour the extract into the container.The beans should be caught by the strainer.The beans should be stored to steep again.Once they've cooled, put them in a sealable bag.After 1 week, discard them.
Step 6: The coffee extract is green.
Green coffee extract is ready to drink immediately, unlike commercial powders that need to be mixed.If you don't like the strong flavor, give it a little water or juice.You can keep the extract for up to 4 days.
Step 7: It is possible to lose weight by drinking green coffee.
Drinking green coffee may prevent weight gain, according to small research studies.Green coffee has chlorogenic acid that limits your body's absorption of sugars.Green coffee may reduce blood pressure and improve blood sugar.
Step 8: Track your dose over the course of the week.
If you mix green coffee powder with boiling water, follow the instructions on the package.Since there isn't a recommended amount of chlorogenic acid to add to your diet, you'll need to monitor how much green coffee extract you drink every day.Cut back on your daily dose if you develop side effects.There is no way to tell how much chlorogenic acid is in your homemade green coffee extract.
Step 9: Pay attention to the side effects.
If you drink green coffee, you're more likely to experience side effects from the caffeine.You could feel anxious, jittery, or have a rapid heartbeat.Cut back on green coffee if you experience side effects.There are other possible side effects.
Step 10: 30 minutes before your meals, drink green coffee.
If you're drinking a powdered green coffee drink, you should drink it on an empty stomach.Wait 30 minutes before eating.You should follow the manufacturer's instructions for how many times you can drink green coffee.Some people recommend limiting it to 2 doses a day.