Direct Answer: Though everyone needs water to survive, the very "best" drink for heart protection on top of all other beneficial properties it also has is Water (followed by Hibiscus Tea, Beetroot Juice). The scientific consensus has shifted. No more drinking red wine for the antioxidants. A more useful route centers on beverages that positively affect endothelial function (the health of your blood vessel lining) and control...

Quick Answer: For the vast majority of regular coffee drinkers, the answer is no, you safe likely do not need to turn your back on a mug of joe. Caffeine may have a short-term effect on blood pressure, but most people develop tolerance and do not experience this effect. Plus there are chemicals in coffee, such as chlorogenic acid, that are actually good for your blood vessels. Less...

Direct Answer: While niche brands like “Biohazard Coffee”  - 926 mg per 12 oz hold the top global lead, in the world of commercially available drinks, a Venti  - 20oz Starbucks Blonde Roast brewed coffee weighs 475 mg of caffeine – more than your occasional three cans of monster energy. If you look at density mg/Oz, espresso is the winner at around 64 mg/Ounce which...

Quick Answer: Now you’d think the answer is “eggs” or maybe “butter,” but, no, if there’s one single most artery-clogging food category it’s industrial trans fats (partially hydrogenated oils) in ultra-processed sludge like snacks, fast food fried stuff and all commercial baked goods. But the process is more complicated than grease clogging a drain. It is sugar with unstable fats that does the real harm. This brew fuels inflammation...

Quick Answer: There’s no single “better” choice because your body processes them differently. If you're interested in weight loss or steady energy, real dairy fat known as heavy cream is more biologically sound than sugar because it doesn't stimulate the hormone that makes us fat (insulin). If you’re on a quest to stay away from additives, sugar is in fact “healthier” than much of the...

Direct Answer: A.Coffee Scoops: The standard coffee scoop measurement is tt and holds 2 tablespoons of ground coffee (approximately. 10 grams). But it gets confusing – because regular kitchen measuring spoons are 1 Tablespoon. So 1 Coffee Scoop is equal to 2 Kitchen Tablespoons. If the machine says "one scoop" and you're scooping with a kitchen spoon, it means twice. Persona A: The Coffee Newbie...

Direct Answer: In the universe of new-school specialty coffee, 18 grams is the standard dose for a double shot of espresso. Traditional Italian definitions (such as those established by the Istituto Nazionale Espresso Italian) also confirm coffee a double shot, approximately 14 grams, but this was set based on darker roasts and smaller equipment. Today you’d be hard pressed to walk into a third wave espresso shop...

Quick Answer (Cheat Sheet): In the case of your average household drip coffee maker, “4 cups” refers to 20-24 ounces of liquid, not four standard measuring cups. The Golden Rule: Use 8 level tablespoons (or 4 standard coffee scoops) of medium grind coffee. The Precise Rule: I like to use an Internet-recommended ratio of 2.5-3 grams of beans for every ounce (I use this one)...

Direct Answer: 12oz is the new small American AKA, it fits the "regular" at most of our favorite coffee shops. Traditionally, a cup of coffee was just 5 to 6 ounces (the size of a teacup). Yet thanks to “portion distortion” in the past 30 years, the 12oz size (the size of a regular can of soda or Starbucks’ Tall) is now a standard unit of measure for...

Direct Answer: The Verdict The "industry" answer is 11 ounces (about 325 ml), but the "consumer favorite" is quickly becoming 15 ounces (approximately 444 ml). Although the 11 oz is the default for bulk / catering printing as well as a serving size for coffee shops, recent sales trends and behavioral patterns lean towards drinking in a 15 oz cup. The bigger size fits the automatic coffee-makers...