Pu’er Coffee

 We often hear that “a cup of coffee a day keeps the doctor away.” Indeed, moderate coffee consumption can boost alertness and is rich in antioxidants. But just like even the best ingredients aren’t suitable for everyone, coffee is not a “universal drink” that fits all. So which friends need to push that coffee cup a bit farther away? Let’s take a look. ♥ Friends with sensitive stomachs should be careful Some friends feel as if a rock concert has erupted in their stomach after drinking coffee, churning and rumbling nonstop. This is not a coincidence. The caffeine and various organic acids in coffee stimulate stomach acid secretion. For people with healthy gastric mucosa, this may not be a big issue. But if your digestive system is already sensitive, or you have conditions like acid reflux or gastric ulcers, this surge of “acidity” may worsen your discomfort. Studies have found that coffee can indeed relax the muscle connecting the esophagus and stomach, making stomach acid more...

 For many people rushing to early shifts, a cup of coffee isn’t just a pick-me-up — it’s the “life-support system” that starts the day. But what you may not realize is that some of your coffee-drinking habits are quietly putting stress on your stomach. Today, let’s talk about three ways of drinking coffee that are most likely to hurt your stomach — and the first one might be something you do every single day. 1. Chugging Black Coffee on an Empty Stomach — Your Stomach Is “Crying” Silently Many people are short on time in the morning, so they skip breakfast and drink black coffee straight away, thinking it gives the fastest boost. But this is basically like delivering a sudden attack on a stomach that hasn’t fully “woken up.” Caffeine stimulates gastric acid secretion. When your stomach is empty and there’s no food to buffer the acid, large amounts of stomach acid come into direct contact with the stomach lining, causing discomfort. Over time, this increases stomach burden and m...