One of the best qualities of coffee is the fact that you can mix it with other beverages, creating irresistible-tasting combinations. Latte, cappuccino, frappuccino and latte macchiato are just some of the countless solutions that can be achieved, and as the coffee lover that you are, you will no doubt feel that you know them all. But have you ever heard of proffee?
This funny nickname, reminiscent of a cuddly poodle, actually designates a very special drink made from an intriguing mix of coffee and protein! We, who know about coffee, were very surprised to learn of the existence of this blend, which has already become a trend on social media.
That’s why we decided to let you in on all its secrets, safe in the knowledge that, as a true coffee lover, you will certainly want to get to know this new and intriguing way of drinking it!
What is proffee
The name ‘proffee’ is the result of the combination of two words that correspond to the two main ingredients of this drink: protein and coffee. The secret of this mix, therefore, lies in its innovative recipe, which involves mixing protein powder into a regular cup of coffee.
The ‘home’ of proffee is none other than TikTok, the very popular social media site for young people and famous for the many trends it has launched, of which proffee is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing.
Just think that there are stars of the calibre of Jennifer Aniston who even drink it for breakfast! So, if you like to keep up to date with the latest trends and would also like to enjoy this unusual version of coffee, all you have to do is find out how to prepare it.
How to prepare proffee
Just like the better-known frappuccino, the proffee must be consumed cold, at least in its ‘traditional’ version. This means that, in addition to the two main ingredients we have already told you about, you also need ice.
Before you try your hand at making this drink, however, you should make sure that you have quality ingredients. This is especially true of the coffee, on which the actual outcome of the recipe depends.
Besides, you too will agree that if you want to drink delicious coffee, you should do it with the right machine, even more so if you have to use it as the main ingredient of an innovative preparation. This is why we strongly recommend you use a lever machine which, besides being characterised by its simple and intuitive operation, guarantees you a coffee of excellent quality and rich in all its nutritional properties: no small advantage, considering that you will have to mix it with proteins, don’t you think? So, all you have to do first is to discover the right coffee machine for you and use it to prepare two cups of espresso coffee.
Once this is done, pour the two coffees into a larger cup, which is also suitable for containing the protein mixture you are going to add. The advice is to choose one containing collagen: a protein that helps the skin stay toned and youthful.
As we have already explained, the basic recipe includes the addition of ice, then shake well and finally enjoy your very fresh proffee. Alternatively, there’s nothing to stop you from drinking it hot, as the benefits will be the same.
A few tips on Proffee
Having reached this point, you may be rightly wondering what the benefits of Proffee are and whether it is actually worth preparing it. Well, the answer is yes, as it is a drink that can provide you with numerous benefits, especially if you prepare it with a protein mixture based on the aforementioned collagen.
As important as it is, this protein tends to disappear with age, so much so that by the age of 25, the body starts to produce less of it. Drinking proffee regularly can therefore help you keep it active, provided of course that you do so with care, as you should always:
- limit yourself to 3 monthly cycles per year;
- drink it as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
This is because proffee is certainly a valuable aid, but it is certainly not a ‘miracle remedy’. This is why it is essential never to exceed the doses we have given (and which are the same as those recommended by nutritionists), in order to avoid unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
Always remember that if you have any doubts, there is nothing to stop you from seeking advice from your doctor, who will undoubtedly be able to help you calculate the doses of proffee best suited to your physique.
In addition to this, it is equally important to pay attention to the quality of the collagen powder. Doctors recommend choosing one of marine origin, i.e., made from the waste products of fish and shrimps. Unlike bovine collagen, it has the merit of being much lighter and being absorbed by the body one and a half times more.
And if you are wondering at what time of day it is best to drink proffee, you should know that this drink is especially recommended at breakfast, i.e., at the start of the day. After all, what could be better than fuelling yourself with a delicious coffee-flavoured protein drink? Alternatively, if you are a sportsman, you can also enjoy it before your workout.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make Proffee, you are free to have a cup tomorrow morning, always bearing in mind the advice we have given you, including the importance of making coffee worthy of the name.
Precisely because we know coffee, we will never tire of emphasising how essential this beverage is and the extraordinary benefits it can provide, with or without added protein. All this, of course, provided you prepare it properly, with the help of the right tools.
This is why we renew our invitation to you to choose one of our lever machines and discover a coffee with a much more intense and inebriating taste, perfect to be used as the basis of your morning protein ‘injection’!