Let’s talk about the benefits of grinding your own coffee every time you make it. The most important advantage is the result that freshly roasted and freshly ground coffee has on the production of stomach acid. If this were the only advantage to grinding fresh coffee beans, the effort and expense of a burr grinder would be worth it. There are several benefits to grinding your own coffee other than keeping stomach acid production to a minimum, and I’ll take you there today. After reading this article, you will be equipped with COFFEE SENSE knowledge to share with your friends and family about the effects of freshly ground and freshly brewed coffee on the human body.
We will first start with the advantages that excellent quality, freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans have for the human senses. Serious coffee drinkers around the world prefer their coffee beans freshly roasted and ground in a grinder to preserve the flavor, antioxidants, flavonoids, and freshness of the little brown bean we know as coffee. Coffee lovers know that the greatest advantage of freshly ground coffee beans begins with the sudden burst of sensual aroma that emerges before the coffee is even brewed. The aroma of freshly ground coffee is wonderful and awakens the senses to the anticipation of that first cup. Let’s move on to the second reason.
Below, we’ll discuss excess stomach acid production and the actual health benefits of freshly ground coffee. In some human systems, the stomach will secrete excess stomach acid. There is a whole physiology to the overproduction of stomach acid, however to simplify this discussion we will only focus on the benefits of freshly ground coffee. If you are a natural acid producer, you well know that you have to watch your diet for foods and drinks that cause problems. That is the conclusion. Stomach acid producers pump out excess acid like a craft well. They are at risk of major health problems in the future, such as Barrett’s syndrome, a precancerous condition in the esophagus that results from gastrointestinal reflux disease “GERD.” GERD is the angry stomach that acts like an active volcano in full swing. Freshly ground coffee beans added to the daily regimen can help keep stomach acid to a minimum. Acid producers can enjoy their coffee after all.
Freshly ground coffee has a tendency to produce less excess stomach acid than its counterpart, coffee ground months ago and sitting on a shelf at the grocery store. Kona coffee has the lowest acidity relative to where it is grown, and is the best coffee you can buy to reduce the chance of developing excess stomach acid. However, most coffee that has been freshly roasted and freshly ground will be less likely to cause an overproduction of nasty excess stomach acid…the natural composition of the coffee bean is naturally chemically preserved. Nature knows best!
The burr grinder is the best, and most nutrient-preserving, way to prepare coffee beans for brewing. Grinding freshly roasted coffee beans crushes the coffee bean instead of chopping it. Grinding coffee beans preserves their full flavor, reduces fines in the cup, and doesn’t destroy precious nutrients. Freshly ground coffee will stay fresh for up to 4 hours with minimal acid buildup and is perfect for making cold lattes and iced coffee drinks. Plants enjoy freshly ground coffee grounds and thrive on the nutrients left in the residue.
The sheer pleasure of grinding your own coffee should be enough to convince a person that it’s the Cadillac of the coffee world. The advantage of grinding your own fresh coffee beans is the lower stomach acid output that can be achieved. The gift of grinding your own fresh coffee is knowing that you have achieved excellence in your decision to take care of your health. An informed consumer is always a happy consumer.