Pu’er Coffee

 Here’s what happened. A while ago, while I was scrolling through short-form videos, I came across a piece of medical-related news about coffee. It said that drinking coffee made without a filtration step—such as coffee brewed with a moka pot or a French press—may raise cholesterol levels in the body, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. I don’t claim any authority when it comes to medical science, but this still made me curious enough to dig a little deeper and see what was really going on. So today, I’d like to talk about this topic with you. The reason behind this has to do with two natural oils found in coffee: cafestol and kahweol . Cafestol is a diterpene compound extracted from coffee beans and is structurally similar to kahweol. Research suggests that cafestol may increase cholesterol levels. Kahweol, also a natural diterpene compound from coffee beans, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anti-cancer prope...

☕ Intro Paragraph For years, coffee has carried a mix of praise and suspicion. Some see it as a magic morning potion — others, as a guilty pleasure that might harm the stomach or heart. But new scientific research is flipping that old narrative. Far from being a health hazard, coffee can actually protect your body and even extend your life — if you drink it the right way. From antioxidant power to liver protection, this everyday brew offers more benefits than most people realize. Here’s how to make your daily cup a long-term ally for your health and energy. “Is coffee actually good or bad for your health?” That’s a question many of us have wrestled with. Some say it’s energizing; others worry it’s harsh on the stomach. But according to a CNN report citing a large-scale study, coffee just got a clean bill of health — it not only doesn’t harm you, but can actually improve your well-being. And the benefits seem especially strong for middle-aged and older adults. The study tracked ne...