Should You Be Putting Apple Cider Vinegar In Your Coffee?
Can you put Apple Cider Vinegar in your coffee? Yes, but don’t go dumping vinegar in your coffee throwing all caution to the wind. Learn the best way to implement this practice and the FAQs first. I have also included a yummy recipe.
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Never have I ever considered putting apple cider vinegar in my coffee but apparently it is a thing! A simple search shows that there are all kinds of claims regarding this practice. Naturally, I did some super scientific research and tried it out for myself.
I quickly set out to add a tablespoon of ACV to my morning cup of coffee. It was OK. Not the best but OK. It tasted pretty similar to that one time I tried to substitute yogurt for creamer. Please, don’t judge me. It was a desperate moment. It was a little tangy, not my favorite but it could work. Or maybe I was doing it wrong? Besides that, why did anyone ever decide this was a good idea?! More research was definitely needed. So this is what I found:
Why Would Someone Put Apple Cider Vinegar In Their Coffee?
Many people claim that drinking apple cider vinegar in your coffee aids in weight loss. I found a similar trend where influencers on TikTok make claims that a twist of lemon in your coffee helps the weight melt right off. The thing is there is no scientific evidence backing either. Even more, there is no scientific evidence indicating that lemons or citric acid are effective in promoting weight reduction.
On the other hand, apple cider and other fruit vinegars have had scientific studies linking them to weight loss, reduced blood sugar levels, reduced cholesterol levels, and improved lipid profiles. The belief is that the acetic acid in vinegar ( not citric acid) may be the substance that is responsible for producing these health benefits.
The theory is that the combination of coffee and apple cider vinegar would amplify the metabolic and potential health benefits of one another. This comes from the idea that the stimulants in coffee increase your metabolism. So basically you are creating a double whammy of weight loss! Maybe.
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
If you are trying to lead a healthy lifestyle you should consider adding 1- 2 tablespoons of diluted vinegar to your daily diet. Any vinegar is beneficial, even the good old white vinegar that gets used for salad dressing. It is believed that the acetic acid present in vinegar is the champion of healthy weight management in this story.
If you want an additional boost of health benefits, use raw apple cider vinegar. This type of vinegar has the mother still in it. Mother is the cloudy substance present in raw vinegar. It is filled with healthy bacteria and yeasts. The only issue here is that there is no guarantee that commercial vinegars still have living probiotics present. Good bacteria and yeast are heat-sensitive and die off quickly if they get too hot. Your best bet is to make your own fruit vinegar.
Additionally, vinegar contains polyphenols and antioxidants that contribute to many of the positive health outcomes attributed to vinegar.
Studies show that apple cider vinegar has the following benefits
- Anti-tumor/ anti-cancerous- inhibits cancer growth
- Anti-diabetic- produces lower blood sugar levels and stabilizes insulin levels
- Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Helpful for weight management and reduction of belly fat
- Gut health improving probiotics in raw vinegar with mother
Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee is filled with stimulants, vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and chlorogenic acid. It has been credited with weight loss and energy. As well as, the possible prevention of certain diseases such as strokes, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease.
Safety issues of coffee and apple cider vinegar
The biggest issue with creating a mixture of apple cider vinegar and coffee is the acid content. They are both very acidic substances. One of the potential side effects of eating highly acidic food is that it can destroy your tooth enamel! Even worse, acidic foods can cause an upset stomach, heartburn, and ulcers in the throat or stomach. Ulcers can be very dangerous and cause a person to bleed to death! That is not something that we want.
Additionally, the stimulants in coffee can increase a person’s heart rate and blood pressure. Therefore, we need to proceed with caution when combining coffee and apple cider vinegar. Please do not drink it on an empty stomach! Furthermore, I do not recommend adding straight vinegar to your daily coffee! Don’t worry I have a solution that will help you to reap the benefits of both!
How to drink Coffee and Apple Cider Vinegar together safely
We are going to make a drink that is referred to as a non-alcoholic shrub cocktail. A shrub cocktail is essentially a refreshing drink mixture that contains a small amount of vinegar syrup. In the following recipe, we will create a coffee-infused vinegar. We will then proceed to sweeten it up with a mixed berry syrup and finally dilute it in water. The flavor is sweet, sour, and rounded out with a hint of an earthy flavor.
How to make an Apple Cider Vinegar and Coffee drink
Supplies needed
- Stirring stick or spoon
Ingredients needed
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Cafe Bustelo or other fine ground coffee
- Frozen Mixed Berries
- Sugar or Agave Syrup
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1:
Grab your wide-mouth mason jar and pour in 1/4 of a cup of finely ground black coffee. Next, pour the apple cider vinegar over the coffee grounds. Cover the coffee and ACV mixture with a lid and shake to mix up. Place jar in refrigerator for 6-8 hours. You mustn’t heat up this mixture if you are using raw vinegar. Heat will kill the good bacteria in the raw vinegar.
Step 2:
After the 6-8 hours are complete start the mixed berry syrup. Place 1/2 a cup of frozen mixed berries into a small saucepan. Cover the berries with 1/3 cup of sugar (you may substitute agave). Turn the heat up to high. Keep an eye on the stove this happens quickly. Soon the berries and sugar will begin to melt. Mix the berries up and mash them with the mixing spoon. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. The mixture will be ready when it becomes a chunky liquid syrup. Set the syrup aside to cool.
Step 3:
Strain the coffee-infused vinegar into another wide-mouth mason jar. Then pour the cooled mixed berry syrup into the coffee-infused vinegar. Your Coffee apple cider vinegar shrub syrup is now complete and ready to be added to water.
Step 4:
Pour 1-2 tablespoons of the vinegar syrup into a cup. Fill the cup up with water and ice. Mix well and enjoy!
Do you have a favorite vinegar drink? Share it below in the comments
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Coffee Berry Shrub with Apple Cider Vinegar
Reap all of the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar with this Coffee Berry Shrub. The flavor is sweet, sour, and rounded out with a hint of an earthy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Cafe Bustelo or other fine ground coffee
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Mixed Berries
- 1/3 Cup ofSugar or Agave Syrup
Instructions
Step 1:
Grab your wide-mouth mason jar and pour in 1/4 of a cup of finely ground black coffee. Next, pour the apple cider vinegar over the coffee grounds. Cover the coffee and ACV mixture with a lid and shake to mix up. Place jar in refrigerator for 6-8 hours. You mustn't heat up this mixture if you are using raw vinegar. Heat will kill the good bacteria in the raw vinegar.
Step 2:
After the 6-8 hours are complete start the mixed berry syrup. Place 1/2 a cup of frozen mixed berries into a small saucepan. Cover the berries with 1/3 cup of sugar (you may substitute agave). Turn the heat up to high. Keep an eye on the stove this happens quickly. Soon the berries and sugar will begin to melt. Mix the berries up and mash them with the mixing spoon. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. The mixture will be ready when it becomes a chunky liquid syrup. Set the syrup aside to cool.
Step 3:
Strain the coffee-infused vinegar into another wide-mouth mason jar. Then pour the cooled mixed berry syrup into the coffee-infused vinegar. Your coffee apple cider vinegar shrub syrup is now complete and ready to be added to water.
Step 4:
Pour 1-2 tablespoons of the vinegar syrup into a cup. Fill the cup with water and ice. Mix well and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 18Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
Well now I think I should! Thanks for sharing!
I use ACV daily! Never knew you could do this! Can’t wait to try it