Social media is abuzz with new trends every few days, and the latest one is colorful coffee. Here, you’ll learn to make blue coffee easily without needing many ingredients.
Despite the initial skepticism about putting so many things into coffee and concerns about its healthiness due to its vibrant color, only one ingredient sets blue coffee apart from a regular latte.
What is Spirulina Used for Blue Coffee?
The magic ingredient here is Spirulina.
According to Pharmacius.com,
Spirulina is a microalgae, scientifically classified as cyanobacteria or a unicellular microbe. It has a bluish-green color that imparts its hue to anything made with it. Also known as blue gold, it has numerous beneficial properties for the body.
Traditionally, Spirulina was a part of the regular diet of the Aztecs and Mesoamerican peoples for many years.
From a nutritional standpoint, Spirulina is rich in proteins, constituting between 51-58% of its dry weight. It is also rich in phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium, etc.
As for its supposed properties, although many users and “gurus” attribute various health benefits to Spirulina, scientifically, these claims have not been proven.
While it is rich in nutrients, its supposed effects like being antiallergic, antioxidant, and having regulatory effects on blood pressure and cholesterol have not been scientifically substantiated.
The table below summarizes conclusions from various studies, indicating that the alleged benefits of Spirulina are not scientifically proven.
Link to the analysis of Spirulina by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ingredients for Making Blue Coffee Easily
The ingredients for preparing blue coffee are minimal.
- Plant-based milk
- Spirulina
- Espresso coffee
- Sugar, honey, or sweetener (optional)
How to Prepare Blue Coffee Step by Step
The process of making blue coffee is simple and involves a few steps.
- Heat plant-based milk. You can use a saucepan, pot, or a specific appliance like a frother and heater.
- Once the milk is heated, add Spirulina and stir until everything obtains a bluish tint.
- Prepare your espresso coffee in a large cup (using a normal cup size but using a large cup to later add the mixture).
- When the espresso is ready, slowly add the milk to the cup to create foam.
With these simple steps, you’ll have your blue latte ready to enjoy, share on social media, and more.