We usually consume coffee beans in ground and brewed form – namely as a coffee drink. But is it safe to eat the beans?
Roasted coffee beans to eat instead of drinking.
Most coffee lovers use coffee beans to brew their beloved coffee. The coffee beans are ground and mixed with water. But can you eat coffee beans? We do not find the question surprising. Something that is used to prepare one of our favorite drinks must also be used differently and, above all, enjoyed. Finally, time brings more and more offers of edible coffee beans.
Of course, roasted coffee beans can be consumed without hesitation. Despite the energizing effect, they are not toxic or harmful in any way. However, the same rule applies here as with all foods: you should eat them in moderation and not in bulk.
You can imagine that there is not only a lot of caffeine in the brewed coffee, but also in the coffee beans. For comparison, a cup of espresso has the same caffeine content as 15 to 25 coffee beans. Hence our advice: do not eat too many coffee beans at once. It is better to enjoy a small amount and in peace. About 30 minutes after consumption, the caffeine in the coffee beans begins to take effect. The effect usually wears off after about two to four hours. In rare cases, however, it lasts up to ten hours. It also makes a difference whether you are a smoker or a non-smoker, because the effects of caffeine last longer in non-smokers.
Of course, depending on the composition of the beans, they taste a little different. Some taste a bit sour, others rather bitter or mild. Some even find the taste of coffee beans hearty. You just have to try it out there and find your own favourite. In any case, the full aroma of the coffee beans tastes good when they are crushed and thus quasi ground. Fortunately, with this type of coffee enjoyment, you cannot burn your tongue or spill it in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Coffee beans are now part of many drinks and dishes. Whether alcoholic, as with sambuca or in a vinaigrette for the salad or in desserts such as cake, pudding and quark – the brown bean must not be missing.
If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a try! It is worth a try. Afterwards you can always treat yourself to a liquid coffee specialty.
