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The Barista’s Guide To

There’s a lot of hubbub about Bulletproof coffee experimented and even performed bloodwork on Matt
at the moment. The company Bulletproof Executive has so we can arm you with measured and responsible short
come under fire for a number of lofty health claims, and long answers to the most popular questions about
while at the same time they attracted a $9M investment Bulletproof coffee.
to open coffee shops in the US. Keep in mind, we’re not doctors, and this does not
Customers and friends are asking questions, and constitute medical advice. We did put a lot of work into
there’s a lot of misinformation flying around. As you writing a measured and factual piece but the informa-
are reading this article, you’re probably either a Baris- tion herein should not form the basis of any life, busi-
ta or someone’s “coffee-friend”. We’ve read, researched, ness or liquid-breakfast decisions.

Why?! Just Why.

Bulletproof coffee is said to provide you with long-lasting energy and focus, a fat-
burning metabolism and general goodness. Lofty claims indeed! We’ll delve into each of
these below.

What’s in it.

Short Answer： 30g MCT oil, 30g grass fed butter and 300ml coffee, blended together to
achieve a fatty coffee emulsion.
Long Answer：
Grass fed butter is unanimously considered delicious and pretty good
? for you. When you think about it, butter is just the next step after milk. Not too much contro-
versy there, apart from the unorthodox application of emulsifying it in coffee.
The coffee for bulletproof is preferably metal-filtered (rather than paper). This leaves
more coffee sediment in the brew that provides stabilization, creating a Pickering Emul-
sion. Essentially, it allows you to add lots more fat without the drink separating. Smart.

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