Do Specialty or Gourmet Coffees Confer the Same Health Benefits as Regular Coffee?
The answer is yes. Most of the specialty drinks people order at Starbucks, such as cappuccinos, lattes, etc., has espresso as their foundation. Espresso is thought to be even better for your health than regular coffee. The reason may be as simple as the method of brewing. Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee that is produced when water is forced under high pressure over finely ground coffee. The best of the coffees ingredients is expressed out in a quick method. Many scientists believe this keeps the positive elements intact longer (i.e. the powerful antioxidants) and with more integrity to maximize the health benefits. A professor at the University of Munster noted that in comparison to regular coffee, espresso has 2-3 times the amount of cancer-fighting agents. Espresso is notoriously difficult to brew, and many people never master the art of creating the perfect espresso shot. As a result, espresso coffee machines, with their ability to deliver a high quality cup of coffee cons
