Kahwa, coffee, coffee, kave – so many melodic names for one single, aromatic and noble drink. Did you know that in the homeland of this magical drink, in Ethiopia, respected gentlemen were greeted with a cup of freshly brewed drink with pepper? It was believed that such an exotic combination was not only very beneficial for the body in a hot climate, but also, by pleasing the body, cleanses the soul, setting it in a trusting mood. In the article I will tell you what benefits spices have on the human body and whether they, together with a coffee drink, can be used for weight loss.
Who invented drinking and why?
Coffee with red chili peppers is called Los Humeros. Already from the name it is easy to guess that this drink stands out for its unusual taste and pungent aroma. In addition, it has powerful antioxidant properties and can be used to improve the functioning of the digestive system.
The non-standard drink was first tried in Ethiopia, where it quickly became widespread. But only in the 17th century. it began to be supplied to European countries through Venice.
To the average person, the combination of coffee beans and pepper may seem like an incongruous combination. But following the special recipe and preparation rules will allow you to reveal all the notes of the drink and get an unusual experience.
There are no particular difficulties in obtaining aromatic coffee, especially if you know how to prepare the classic version. If you have a coffee machine, the process will be greatly simplified, but you can get by with a Turkish coffee machine. The main thing is to grind the coffee beans and pepper before preparing so that the drink is as fresh as possible.
A little history
Adding pepper to coffee beans was first thought of in Ethiopia. More precisely, local residents noticed that if peppercorns get into containers with coffee, the shelf life of the latter increases. This is how local Arabs in the 14th-15th centuries learned to preserve their main agricultural product.
Then the Ethiopians made another discovery: it turned out that the presence of hot spices in the drink hides the low quality of coffee beans, which by the end of the 15th century local producers were already actively trading with their neighbors.
At the beginning of the 16th century, the coffee drink spread widely throughout the Ottoman Empire, where it was consumed not only in its pure form, but also with the addition of all kinds of spices, including pepper. The fiery drink had an unusual taste and was very invigorating.
Benefits and harms
There is a wide range of beneficial properties that hot spiced coffee has, including:
- Prevention of chronic diseases and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Effective weight loss.
- Combating diabetes symptoms regardless of severity.
- Treatment of respiratory diseases, including sinusitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis.
- Antimicrobial effect.
- Increases blood pressure due to tonic properties.
- Invigorating effect.
In addition, regular consumption of the spicy drink minimizes the risk of Parkinson's disease and tumor formations, which is confirmed by numerous laboratory studies.
In ancient times, the spice was used to prevent epidemics of infectious diseases. The seasoning contains numerous microelements and beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the body.
But there are several contraindications for which you cannot drink coffee with pepper:
- Bearing the fetus.
- The rehabilitation period after surgery.
- Children under 9 years of age.
- In the presence of chronic diseases.
- For nervous system disorders or excessive excitability.
To exclude any problems and complications, all restrictions and rules of admission should be taken into account.
Does it help with weight loss?
The fragrant spice has the property of accelerating metabolic processes and triggering fat burning. Therefore, the drink is used by many women to combat excess weight.
And when combined with coffee for wrapping, this effect only intensifies. Therefore, you can mix 50 g of freshly ground grains and 1 tbsp. l. hot seasoning, add 2-3 tbsp. l. honey and stir thoroughly.
Next, you need to apply the composition to problem areas, wrap them in cling film, lie down in bed and wrap yourself in a blanket. The duration of the procedure varies from 15 to 20 minutes.
Coffee with pepper for weight loss
For invigorating pepper coffee to really help you lose weight, it should be brewed, firstly, from green beans, and secondly, with the addition of ginger.
So, mix all three ingredients and fill them with water. There is no need to use any sweeteners, because they contain a large amount of carbohydrates, the absorption of which by the body will definitely not help you lose weight.
Brew and strain. Before use, it should sit for 10 minutes. Drink no more than 1 cup per day.
Regardless of the recipe, pepper coffee perfectly tones, improves mood and gives strength. We recommend drinking it in pleasant company.
How to brew?
To get tasty, aromatic and healthy coffee with pepper, just follow these recommendations:
- For cooking you need a copper pot, because... in it the unusual taste is revealed most clearly.
- Do not stir the contents during cooking. It is better to wait until the liquid reaches a boil.
- When serving the drink, wait until the sediment reaches the bottom of the cup.
Coffee selection
Experts in the coffee industry say that to get a tasty drink you will need to take exclusively finely ground beans. Soluble analogues are not suitable.
To make Kenyan coffee, it is better to use varieties that were grown in this country. This requirement is not mandatory, but if it is met, the taste and aroma become maximally pronounced.
What kind of pepper is added?
Coffee beans go well with different types of pepper spices, which are obtained from exotic plants. But in most cases, the following spices are added to its composition:
- Black pepper. It is characterized by a fragrant aroma and improves the functionality of the digestive system. In hot climates it is included in almost all dishes and even drinks. Even fruits, including bananas, can be sprinkled with hot seasoning to destroy dangerous bacteria and microorganisms. In combination with coffee, pepper is diluted with salt, which gives the drink a bright shade, because... both spices enhance the flavor if the recipe is followed.
- Chili (red). Helps stimulate appetite. Experts know about the ability of pepper to improve well-being during fainting conditions. Therefore, it is often included in coffee, but in moderation.
- Allspice. It has a gentle effect on the stomach and at the same time changes the classic taste of the drink.
- Cayenne. Due to its special pungency, the seasoning is added in a minimal amount at the tip of the knife. If you have gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis and ulcers, it is better to avoid drinking the drink.
Recipe
To make coffee with pepper at home, you need to consider several rules and adhere to the exact recipe. In this case, the drink will taste better than in a coffee shop or bar.
First you need to prepare freshly ground grains, as well as a pinch of red or black pepper. After heating the Turk, you need to pour the prepared mixture into it and fill it with liquid. During the cooking process, the spice will practically dissolve and will only be felt in the form of a characteristic taste.
The ingredients for the upcoming cooking are:
- Coffee beans (robusta or arabica, or 100% arabica).
- Dry seasoning (pinch).
- Distilled liquid (up to 100 ml).
- 1-3 tsp. Sahara.
The coffee is not brought to a boil and removed from the heat to obtain the characteristic foam. The final quality depends on the Turk - it must have a thick bottom and ensure uniform heating.
Along with the crushed grains and spices, you can add a few tablespoons of sugar to the cezve. To prevent burning your lips with pepper, you need to include 1 tsp in the drink. butter. It will absorb excess spiciness and soften the harsh taste.
Other Ingredients
To obtain an unusual taste, cinnamon or cloves, vodka, vanilla, honey and other interesting ingredients, including garlic, are added to coffee with pepper. Often the dry powder is replaced with a peppercorn or a piece of chili. The latter option is characterized by maximum sharpness and expressiveness of taste.
When including additional ingredients, it is necessary to take into account the permissible amount so as not to impair the taste of the original drink.
Salt
For connoisseurs of unsweetened and unusual drinks, there is a recipe for coffee with pepper seasoning and salt. It is prepared from 2-3 tsp. grains, a pinch of salt and pepper on the tip of a knife, which are filled with 150 mg of boiled and purified liquid.
When the water boils, reduce the heat, add salt to the mixture (it’s better to take sea salt), and put it back on the stove. After the foam has formed, the Turk is removed from the stove. The drink is consumed hot and served in preheated cups.
Cinnamon
Connoisseurs of oriental drinks love to add pepper powder and cinnamon to their coffee. The cooking recipe is as follows:
- First, you should heat the coffee composition in a Turk using 2 tsp. ground coffee.
- Next you need to add water, cinnamon and sugar. When using honey, no sugar is used.
- The mixture is brought to a boil and poured into a cup.
- The process is repeated again 3-4 times.
- Next, the Turk is removed from the heat and a pinch of pepper is added to the drink. After steeping the coffee, pour it into cups.
Vanilla
Vanilla combines well with pepper in an invigorating drink, providing a pleasant aroma. The Turk is preheated, and then 2 tsp is added to it. coffee, a pinch of pepper powder and vanilla to taste. After this, cold water is poured in. After the drink is brought to a boil and foam appears, the cezve is removed from the heat.
Turmeric, ginger or cloves
Some gourmets add cloves, cinnamon or crushed ginger root to their coffee. When using such recipes, the quantity of ingredients should be chosen taking into account individual preferences, but in moderation.
Contraindications
Despite the usefulness of the spice, not everyone can use it.
When turmeric and coffee can cause harm:
- in the presence of diseases of the pancreas, liver, as well as gastritis and high acidity of the stomach;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with urolithiasis;
- if symptoms of an allergic reaction to a spice appear (itching, redness, difficulty breathing);
- the spice helps thin the blood, so you should refrain from using it before and after surgery.
Reviews
Victoria, Krymsk: “I tried oriental coffee with pepper for the first time in Italy. I was pleasantly surprised by the unusual taste and aroma. Now I cook for myself in Turk at home every day.”
Svetlana, Moscow: “Pepper coffee is a new discovery for me. I didn’t think that I would love such a specific drink and drink it regularly.”
To prepare an oriental drink, you don’t have to be a professional barista or use complex recipes. It is enough to learn how to prepare classic coffee and correctly add spices such as pepper to it.
Coffee with a mixture of peppers
Coffee is an aromatic, invigorating drink that is incredibly popular in the modern world. Various recipes for preparing this wonderful drink, especially with different spices, are no less in demand. One of these is coffee with pepper, which can warm you up and improve digestion. In addition, this drink helps strengthen memory and cleanse brain vessels. By adding black pepper to coffee, you can cope with both colds and more serious diseases in winter, in particular bronchitis and tonsillitis. Therefore, with the onset of winter cold weather, do not deny yourself the pleasure of trying coffee with black pepper. This will not only help you maintain your health, but will also lift your spirits and add vigor. But coffee can be made not only with black pepper, but also with a mixture of different varieties of pepper.
To prepare you will need:
— instant coffee – 1.5 heaped teaspoons per 1 cup; - mixture of peppercorns - 1 teaspoon; - boiling water - 180 ml; - sugar - 1 teaspoon (or more to taste).
Preparation:
Measure out the required amount of pepper and coffee. Next, pour them into a cup, then sugar and mix thoroughly. Having previously boiled the water, pour boiling water over the resulting coffee-sugar mixture. By the way, for this recipe you can take ground coffee and prepare it in a Turkish coffee pot. Now we move on to the most interesting moment of preparation. Armed with a kitchen mill, take the peppercorn mixture and run it through the mill directly into the cup. It's important not to overdo it! You need approximately 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper mixture. Coffee with pepper is ready!
Before serving, you can leave it for a couple of minutes and strain (if desired). Coffee with pepper has an islandy and therefore piquant taste. However, it is worth noting that to soften these tastes, you can add cinnamon to it. It will make the taste less harsh and add its own peculiarity – a tart aroma.
Cook it right
- Prepare the drink only from freshly ground high-quality raw materials.
- For cooking, use a thick-walled copper pot.
- Do not let the liquid boil for a long time: the pepper releases all its heat into the water, and the drink takes on an unpleasant aftertaste.
- Pre-rinse cups intended for coffee drinking with boiling water so that they retain heat longer.
Lifehack. If you overdo it with pepper, add a little sugar, milk or cream to level out the spiciness.
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Basic option
There is a basic recipe for coffee with black pepper, which gives the drink a deep flavor.
To do this you need:
- 4 tsp. freshly ground grains;
- 2.5 glasses of water;
- allspice black on the tip of a knife.
How to cook:
- Pour the ingredients into a heated pot and heat it up.
- Add half a glass of water. As soon as it boils, pour in another glass and bring to a boil again.
- Pour in the remaining 150 ml of water and heat again until foam forms.
After the coffee with black pepper is ready, lightly tap the sides of the pot with a spoon so that the floating particles sink to the bottom. The drink is ready, pour into warm cups and enjoy its taste.
In moderation, pepper is especially beneficial for the gastrointestinal tract. As an additive to dishes, it stimulates the digestive process, cleanses the body of waste and toxins, normalizes metabolism, and activates calorie consumption.
