Coffee in the U.S.

More than 70% of American adults drink coffee each week—making coffee America’s favorite beverage (other than bottled water). Over 99% of the coffee we drink is imported—and those coffee imports not only keep American coffee drinkers happy, they fuel an enormous U.S. “coffee economy” by supporting businesses, jobs, taxes, and economic activity all across the country. […]
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Research library

Many independent researchers around the world study coffee and health, publishing hundreds of scientific studies each year. Here we’ve gathered examples of peer-reviewed research that shows that drinking coffee is linked to many significant health benefits.
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Frequently asked questions

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. In addition to tasting great, coffee is associated with many significant health benefits—including improved memory and mood, reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases, and enhanced energy and endurance.
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Is it OK to drink coffee after working out? 

Yes—research shows coffee can provide similar hydrating qualities as water, when consumed in moderation, helping rehydrate after a workout. (You can also drink coffee before a workout!) However, if you drink caffeinated coffee, the caffeine can act as a diuretic, encouraging urination – this can be the case especially if you don’t often drink coffee. […]
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Is it OK to drink coffee before working out?

Yes, it’s OK to drink coffee before working out—and, even better, it could help improve your performance, according to experts from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). A position statement from the ISSN states that drinking coffee leads to neuromuscular, antioxidant, endocrine, cognitive, and metabolic effects that can impact exercise performance and recovery. These […]
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Does coffee hydrate you?

Yes—studies show that coffee can provide similar hydrating qualities as water, when consumed in moderation. For some people, especially those who don’t often drink coffee, caffeine can act as a diuretic (that is, it makes you pee). Paying attention to overall hydration and drinking water and other beverages in addition to coffee can help ensure […]
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Why does coffee make you poop? 

Coffee doesn’t make everyone poop. However, if that’s how it affects you, it’s probably not just about caffeine—let us introduce you to a hormone named gastrin. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee prompt the body to create gastrin, which promotes digestion by stimulating stomach contractions and the release of gastric acid. Gastrin also is one of […]
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Does coffee raise blood pressure? 

No—the research does not show an increase in the risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure in the long term, though you may see a temporary increase in blood pressure after drinking coffee. A meta-analysis of 13 studies actually found a 7% decrease in the risk of high blood pressure for coffee drinkers. (A meta-analysis […]
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Can you drink coffee while pregnant? 

According to U.S. and global regulators and health authorities—including the American College of Obstetricians Gynecologists, World Health Organization and European Food Information Council (and as noted in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans)—some caffeine intake is safe during pregnancy, generally up to 2–3 cups (8 ounces each), or up to 300mg of caffeine. An 8-ounce cup […]
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