The Different Types of Coffee—From Healthiest to Least Healthy

The many types of coffee

Despite the variety of supermarket options, one beverage consistently ranks among the most popular: coffee. A 2019 report by market research company Statista indicates that coffee is the third most popular drink in America, topped by only water and soda.

The centuries of international popularity have led to a profusion of coffee options. Take your pick of everything from a frothy caramel frappuccino—more milkshake than cup of Joe—to a steaming mug of jet-black java pressed from locally roasted coffee beans

Unless you drink yours black, you might wonder: Do the health benefits of coffee outweigh the risks of too much cream and sugar? Maybe, according to experts.

Keep in mind that overall, coffee does seem to have health benefits.

Coffee contains antioxidants and is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, gall stones, liver cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease. Coffee is also linked to greater longevity.

It’s not always clear if coffee is the real reason for the health benefit or is just associated with other behaviors that affect things like longevity. And it’s not all good news—caffeine can exacerbate anxiety, disrupt sleep, and upset your

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