Bulletproof Coffee 101

Coffee | Butter | MCT Oil | Other ingredients | The official Bulletproof coffee recipe

Coffee

For making Bulletproof Coffee you can use any coffee you want, but the quality of the coffee contributes to the result. We'll explain it to you. 

The coffee beans

Coffee (and chocolate) is a product that often contains mycotoxins. Mycotoxins come from fungi and can be very harmful to health (think of: not being clear of mind, weight gain, respiratory complaints, allergic reactions, respiratory infections or asthma). With coffee that contains fungi and mycotoxins, you don't get the brainboosting effect you hope to achieve with a Bulletproof Coffee. By using a higher quality (and yes, more expensive) coffee, you can constantly make good Bulletproof Coffee. NoordCode strives for the highest quality on the market and is tested for fungi and mycotoxins. 

How you make the coffee

This is a bit more advanced, but definitely worth considering. How the coffee is made can improve the benefits of coffee. For example, by grinding the beans themselves and using a metal filter, more water and fat soluble substances in the coffee remain intact. A good option is a French Press, the Pour Over method or the Aeropress Coffeemaker with metal filters. Finally, the quality of the water with which you make your coffee is important. Go for filtered water and add minerals if necessary.

Butter

Use only real butter made from milk (no chemically modified margarine or vegetable fats). The butter is (in addition to coffee) the biggest seasoning. Choose a butter you like. Butter contains fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E and K. The general rule is: the more grass the cow (or sheep or goat) has eaten, the healthier the butter is.

If you are lactose intolerant or have other reasons not to eat butter, try ghee (clarified butter). Ghee is pure milk fat (without milk sugars or milk proteins) and is therefore well tolerated. The same rule applies here: choose ghee from cows that have eaten the most grass. NoordCode's Pure Ghee is made from exclusively grass-fed, grazing cows.

MCT Oil

MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides, which are fatty acids that range in length from 6 to 12 carbons. Caprylic Acid (C8) is typically found in very small percentages within raw coconut oil. NoordCode Pure C8 MCT oil only contains the fast-absorbing, medium-chain C8 triglycerides.

The very fast-absorbing, medium-chain C8 triglycerides metabolize faster and lighter than conventional fats, proteins, or carbohydrates. Caprylic acid (C8) is highly able to activate ketone formation, which is important for ketogenic diet followers.

Other ingredients

You can adjust the coffee even further by adding extra ingredients. Like:

• Protein powder such as collagen hydrolysate and gelatin. Choose a powder that is heat resistant and dissolves easily. 1-2 tablespoons of protein powder makes the coffee even more filling.
• Flavorings: spices such as cinnamon, vanilla or cacao can give some variation in flavor to standard Bulletproof coffee. Using unprocessed coconut oil also gives the coffee a slight taste of coconut, which MCT oil does not have.
• Sweeteners: use a sweetener that does not increase blood sugar, such as erythritol, xylitol or stevia.
• Adaptogens: see here a Bulletproof coffee recipe with adaptogens.

Make sure you choose high quality ingredients that you tolerate well. Just like with a poor quality coffee, extra ingredients can turn on your fight-or-flight reaction and undermine the positive effects of Bulletproof Coffee.

The official Bulletproof Coffee recipe (by Dave Asprey)

The official Bulletproof Coffee is made with Bulletproof coffee beans, Octaine oil (C8) and grass-fed butter. NoordCode sells an alternative to butter and add-ons (such as collagen) that are true to the consideration. To inspire you, we've prepared three upgraded Bulletproof Coffee recipes for you!