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What is broccoli coffee and how to make it at home

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This yesteryear’s coffee is in trend once again for the number of health benefits it offers. This coffee is a great alternative for those, who love experimenting.


Just like adding a teaspoon of oil/butter or cinnamon to coffee can do wonders for the body, in a similar manner, this broccoli coffee can do much more than just weight loss.

Also known as Broc-Cofee, this beverage is taking social media by storm. It is by far one of the best ways to consume this leafy vegetable.

Read to know more about it.

The invention of broccoli powder

Created by the scientists at Australia’s chief research organization named Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in partnership with Hort Innovation, this powder was made to reduce food wastage and improve the nutrition in human beings. The broccoli powder is created through a procedure where the vegetable is completely dried and crushed into powdered form without losing its nutritional value. of this popular beverage that people tend to consume a lot.

The broccoli coffee

Many people don’t know this, but this coffee trend started out at an Australian cafe named ‘Common Folk’ before taking the internet by storm. The Baristas at Common Folk found a way to integrate the concentrated broccoli powder into their coffee and called it a ‘Broccolatte’. Despite this unique pairing, the coffee became a rage and gained some traction. Though, people had mixed reviews about this coffee, if reports are to be believed, this coffee is said to provide a lot of nutrition to anyone who consumes it. Apparently, the Broccoli Coffee not only fixes your regular needs for caffeine but just by adding 2 tablespoons of broccoli powder to your drink, you’re basically consuming one whole portion of this veggie.

Helps lose weight

According to experts, this coffee can help in losing weight faster as it’s a low-calorie drink and is loaded with fibre. Not just that, it is even said that broccoli contains micronutrients, which help in breaking human fat.

The process of making broccoli powder

According to the agency, the powder is made out of leftover broccolis, which are collected, dried and then processed. From reducing vegetable waste to making a healthy product, this process is just amazing.

How to make broccoli coffee

Broccoli powder is still not available in many places and thus people are adopting easier ways to make this coffee. All you need to do is wash and cut broccoli into small parts and dry them completely under the sun. Once completely dry, add them to a grinder jar and grind them to make a fine powder. Store it in a tight-fitted jar.

Now, to make the coffee, put a pan over medium flame and heat toned milk in it. Add 2 tbsp of this broccoli powder to the milk and mix well. Boil for a minute and then turn off the heat. Strain and coffee and enjoy!