Coffee or tea? Each
time when I am asked about my favourite
beverage, it is certainly coffee. It is always my preferred choice. There is
nothing better to start a new day with a mug of coffee. The strong aroma of
coffee is really irresistible.
I have
been drinking coffee all this while. I do not think I am going to make a change
even though there have been conflicting reports about the benefits of drinking
coffee. Some say it causes your blood
pressure to go up and so it is a bit risky for those having problems with a
high blood pressure. On the other hand, there is also a research report that
coffee drinkers have a lesser risk of getting type-2 diabetes. It even further states that it helps you to avoid
getting Azhmier’s disease as you gets older.
In short, it is better that you start having your cup of coffee before
you become senile in your old age.
As a
habitual drinker, I do know the best coffee beans that can give you the “ummp”
and make you want to enjoy more of it. Of course, the ways of preparation also
affects the quality of coffee. I am talking about the coffee power that comes
from the coffee beans especially Arabica beans which I think gives you the
irresistible aroma. Always buy the coffee powder which has been freshly
prepared. You can easily differentiate
it from the stale one in terms of its strong aroma and price. Whether you like
it or not the price always dictates its quality. It is worth your money to
spend a little more to enjoy quality coffee.
Nowadays
you have coffee powder prepared in the form of small packets or sachets for
convenience and easy preparation. They are easily available in the shopping
malls or supermarkets. You can easily
prepare a cup of coffee since all the ingredients have been carefully prepared
and standardized. Some may taste
aromatic and pleasant but they cannot be compared to the coffee you prepare at
home with the original coffee powder. You can also control the sweetness or
‘thickness’ of the coffee. In short, you
have the liberty to brew it according to your taste even though it takes a
little bit of your time. It is worth the effort. Just in case you need to drink your ‘kopi-O’
and yet you hardly have time then go and enjoy it in the coffee shop. Of course
in that case you have to choose the coffee shop instead; the one that offers
the best coffee. As a coffee connoisseur you should know the one that has the
best coffee. For me, I can smell it from afar.
I think
drinking coffee is in my DNA. As far as I know my parents and grandparents had
been drinking coffee all the time. I have no knowledge of them drinking other
beverages. Only coffee. Breakfast without coffee is unimaginable.
There
should be no harm in drinking coffee. You should however reduce the sugar
intake. A cup or two would surely brighten up your day and keep you going. So,
no worry. Go ahead and drink your coffee. Have a good day.