It is a popular misconception that tea can be quite good for you while coffee is most definitely bad. Like most things in excess can impact negatively on your health, too much caffeine which is found in coffee can give you headaches and other ailments. Some people drink tea because of its health benefits, but coffee lovers will be pleased to know that recent studies have shown that coffee is also full of healthy compounds as well as antioxidants to prevent illness and combat premature aging.

This is certainly good news for coffee drinkers everywhere – and there certainly is a lot of them out there. Coffee is still a fast growing industry with coffee beans being the second largest commodity that is exported worldwide.

A few years ago, some studies seemed to suggest that coffee was in fact bad for you. But what these studies did not mention (at the time) was the fact that the people studied were also smokers. All these health issues could be associated with smoking.

There are many health benefits to drinking coffee. It has been known to help protect against liver disease and cancer. Drinking coffee in moderation can boost your metabolism and keep your weight level in check. So, next time you order your coffee, do it without feeling guilty.