Coffee With Milk And Honey Benefits

Is there anything more delicious than coffee with milk and honey? Opinions vary and yes it is a coffee that I love!

Thankfully there are a number of health benefits for us by drinking coffee in this way due to all three ingredients being rich in nutrients, antioxidants and other compounds. To get the benefits, you need to make your coffee in a particular way.

Keep reading as we talk about the benefits of coffee with milk and honey and how to get the most from the health properties.

Coffee With Honey And Milk Benefits

Honey like coffee is a great substance to enhance your metabolism and contains heart healthy antioxidants. Aiding your body to burn fat faster and more efficiently is a plus sign for anyone looking to lose weight.

Let’s talk about the benefits of honey in coffee, and soon you’ll see why health nuts love it.

Read: Black coffee with honey for weight loss

The Coffee With Honey Benefits

The sweet natural delight that is made by bees is made of only two sugars, glucose and fructose. The same rule applies with any sugar – enjoy it moderately.

Notably, if you are trying to ditch sugar, honey is a great choice. It is what I use to wean myself off of all added sugar, and I’ve been sugar-free since. It also adds a great taste to my coffee.

Honey Is High In Antioxidants

Honey is a great source of powerful antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic acids that can improve cell health and reduce oxidative stress. This means that honey has anti-inflammatory effects and could aid you to fight inflammation against a range of conditions and may help to protect against a range of chronic health conditions like heart health.

Studies indicate that buckwheat honey has the effect of boosting the overall antioxidant activity in your body. Which means a serving of buckwheat honey will give you the health benefits of the honey and its own antioxidants and enhance the other antioxidants that are already in your body.

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Honey Has Antibacterial Properties

Honey has antimicrobial properties that have a number of beneficial properties from burns to wound healing and even sore throats and coughs, and you can get the benefits of the antibacterial effects even when you drink it in your coffee.

Notably, honey is linked to improved gut health, which is good if you are looking for low acid coffee that is easy on your digestion.

Due to the antimicrobial properties and the antioxidant and nutritional content, high quality honey can help to reduce the length of your illness.

Honey in your coffee instead of refined sugars can help you to get a healthy start to your day.

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Honey Is A Rich Source Of Vitamins And Minerals

Honey is a rich source of vitamins and minerals which give the antioxidant activity a nice little enhancement. Naturally occurring vitamins and minerals are:

• B complex vitamins niacin and riboflavin.
• Vitamin C.
• Magnesium.
• Potassium.
• Iron.
• Zinc.

As you can see, there are a lot of plus points to adding honey to coffee. This is not a means to or a replacement of having and enjoying a healthy balanced diet. You are getting a lot of good reasons for switching white refined sugar for honey.

The Benefits Of Coffee

Coffee is well known for the advantages of being a quick and easy pick me up and a nice energy and mental alertness boost.

The other health benefits are not so well-spoken about or barely mentioned.

Coffee May Reduce The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

There is some research that indicates that regular consumption of coffee may be linked to a reduction in the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

The ability of coffee to preserve and maintain beta cells in your pancreas which produce insulin and manage blood sugar levels.

Coffee is high in antioxidants that could have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity, metabolism and inflammation – all of which play a role in the development of diabetes.

Coffee May Support Brain Health

Although the studies have mixed results, showing both sides of the coin, there is some evidence that coffee could offer some protection against Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s.

Studies also indicate that regular coffee consumption is associated with a reduction in the risk of dementia and a decline in cognitive faculties.

Coffee Benefits Heart Health

There is some evidence that coffee could have beneficial health properties for your heart health. It is said that 3 to 5 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of heart disease by 15% while other studies show 3 to 4 daily cups of coffee can reduce your risk of stroke by 21%.

With that said, you need to be aware that caffeine may raise blood pressure levels and thus if you have problems with your blood pressure, you need to monitor caffeine intake. The perfect solution is to drink Swiss water processed decaffeinated coffee.

Assists In Weight Loss

Coffee may help you to alter and reduce fat storage and improve gut health, both have positive effects for managing your weight. It is suggested that men may benefit more than women in the area of fat loss.

Research has shown that people who drink two cups of coffee per day are 17% more likely to reach the physical activity requirements when compared to people who drink one or less cup of coffee per day.

The Benefits Of Milk

Milk is a very nutritious drink and is said to be one of the most naturally nutritious drinks that you will find. It has an abundance of high quality protein and is a great source of nutrients like Vitamin B12, calcium and riboflavin.

Which means milk has beneficial properties like reducing blood pressure and the risk of osteoporosis. Milk Is Packed With Vitamins And Minerals

Let’s talk some more about the nutrients in milk.

• Protein
• Vitamin D.
• Calcium.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).
• Vitamin B12.
• Selenium.
• Phosphorus.
• Potassium.
• Magnesium.
• Zinc.
• Conjugated Linoelic Acid (CLA).
• Omega 3.
• Vitamin E.

Helps Prevent Weight Gain

Several research papers indicate that consuming whole milk is linked to a reduction in obesity. There are studies that also point to the compounds in milk and the consumption of high fat diary products contributing to weight loss and helping to prevent weight gain.

The high protein content may induce a feeling of being full for an extended period of time and lead to a reduction in over eating.

32 studies, some of which are peer reviewed, indicate that the conjugated linoleic acid has the ability to enhance weight loss due to promoting the breaking down of fats and inhibiting the production of fat.

Milk Is A Very Versatile Ingredient

Milk is highly nutritious as we have indicated and provides a positive impact for your health, and you don’t necessarily need to drink it or add it just to your coffee. It is a very versatile ingredient that you can be used for adding to:

• Soups: Adding milk to your soups can add nutrition and flavor as well as creamy rich texture.
• Smoothies: Milk is great for adding protein to your healthy smoothies.
• Oatmeal: Add milk to oatmeal for greater nutrition and an improved flavor profile and greater texture.

How To Make Coffee With Milk And Honey For Weight Loss

Making coffee with milk and honey with the objective of good health and weight loss is incredibly easy.

You need to be aware of using the right ratios of honey as too much will defeat the purpose and too little will not give you the benefits that you are seeking.

Simply make your coffee as you normally would and for a great coffee experience, use specialty coffee beans and make a great quality black coffee. The amount of honey to use, for the ideal ratio for health benefits and weight loss, is one tablespoon and no more for 8 ounces of coffee.

Use the best quality honey that you can find. Raw organic honey is best.

If your coffee is not sweet enough don’t add more honey add cinnamon which has additional health benefits, including aiding in weight loss and adds a great taste that goes very well with coffee and honey.

Use whole milk, better still, organic natural milk, and add it to your hot coffee. 2 ounces of milk is the ideal amount, add the amount that brings you the kind of coffee that you enjoy. Importantly, don’t steam or heat your milk if you want all the health benefits as you will end up denaturing the nutrients.

Once your coffee is at the ideal drinking temperature, add your honey.

It is important not to add your honey while your coffee is hot as like milk you will denature the nutrients that provide you with the health giving properties.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee With Milk And Honey

Is Honey And Milk Good In Coffee?

Yes, honey and milk are good in coffee. A well-made comforting morning with a healthy hot coffee drink with natural raw honey and whole milk, or better still, natural organic milk is a great way to start your day. Milk, honey and coffee are all rich in vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. The natural sugars of honey are easier to breakdown and will not cause an energy crash.

Do Honey And Coffee Go Together?

Yes, honey goes very well with coffee, but not always. Honey has a strong flavor that may not combine very well with some coffees and may even clash with it. Also, with strong dark roasts like Italian and French roasts, the honey may not cut through the deeper flavor of the coffee and honey tends not to match so well with coffee that is particularly acidic. It is still a good idea to sweeten your coffee with honey.

What Is The Benefit Of Coffee And Honey?

There are a lot of health benefits of coffee and honey. It aids in weight loss due to helping your body to rid itself of fat via various functions. It also helps with coughs, sore throats and heart health and general overall well-being due to the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

How Much Honey Should You Put In Coffee?

Due to the strong flavor and honey being sweeter than sugar, you should stick to the ratio of using 1 tablespoon of honey in an 8 oz cup of coffee. This is the optimal amount for the benefit of the nutrients and flavor. If you need your refined sugar-free coffee to be sweeter, add a little cinnamon.

Is Milk And Honey Poisonous?

Mixing honey in hot milk is not as toxic as Ayurveda suggests that it is. With that said, it is not a good idea to put honey directly into hot milk or hot coffee as some nutrients may get denatured and lose their beneficial properties. Simply wait until your coffee or milk is at a drinkable temperature and then add your honey. 

Is Drinking Coffee With Honey Good?

Yes, honey imparts a great flavor that goes very well with coffee, especially drinks with steamed milk. It’s also good from a health aspect as honey adds nutrition and antibacterial properties as well as a better type of sugar, simple sugars whereas regular sugar has complex sugars.

Is Honey Coffee A Thing?

Yes, honey coffee is a real thing! Many roasters add honey to the coffee beans while roasting, which produces a mellow flavor and a great cup of coffee. 

Can I Put Honey In Hot Coffee?

No, it is best that you let your hot coffee cool down for about two minutes. If your coffee is too hot, it will destroy some of the properties that give you the healthy benefits. 

Final Thoughts – Coffee With Milk And Honey

By reading this far, you know that coffee with milk and honey is very beneficial for your health as all three, coffee, honey and milk all have positive impacts on your well-being and interesting enough all three are good for weight loss.

To make coffee with milk and honey and get the health benefits, use high quality ingredients and the most natural ones that you can find.

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Derek Marshall

Derek Marshall, a certified barista by the Specialty Coffee Association possesses over two decades of experience in specialty coffee shops. He holds professional certifications for coffee brewing and barista skills. Derek is also an author with authoritative books covering various coffee topics including specialty coffee, sustainability and coffee, coffee brewing, coffee recipes, coffee cocktails and books focusing on Brazilian coffee, Vietnamese coffee, Indonesian coffee and Malaysian coffee. As a barista for over two decades, Derek Marshall has worked in specialty coffee shops across the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. His expertise extends to the distinct coffee cultures, specialty beverages, and brewing techniques of each nation. Functioning as a coffee consultant, Derek charges US$50 per hour. To learn more about Derek Marshall and Latte Love Brew, visit his About Me Page. For coffee inquiries, contact him at +34-639-410-375 or Derek@LatteLoveBrew.com, mentioning your name and location