From Everyday Health,
Is ‘Cloud Coffee’ Really Good for You?
"This combination of ice, espresso, and coconut water could be the drink of
the summer. But is it as healthy as people claim?"
If you’re looking for a new way to get your coffee fix this summer, you might be enticed by a concoction that’s trending on social media: "cloud coffee," an iced drink topped with coconut water.That's the first I've heard of it. Sounds good, but it would probably be better with a shot of rum.
Fans of cloud coffee swear it’s better for you than an ordinary cup of joe. One TikTok creator racked up almost half a million views raving about this “hydrating elixir of electrolytes.”
While recipes vary, this person started by pouring a shot of espresso over ice, then added coconut water and a splash of nut milk. Others on TikTok add coconut cream or coconut flakes to change things up or use a frother to make the drink extra cloudy.
Whether or not cloud coffee is healthy depends on the ingredients, says Samantha Heller, RD, a registered dietitian in New York City. While coconut water does have benefits, some versions of the drink, she says, contain a good dose of saturated fat, sugar, and calories.
It’s not crazy to think cloud coffee might be more hydrating than your ordinary daily brew. That’s because coconut water is rich in potassium, an electrolyte that can help maintain the right balance of fluids in the body.
Indeed, some research suggests that coconut water may work as well as sports drinks at replacing fluids lost during a workout. A study of experienced cyclists, for example, found that coconut water replenished fluids just as well as commercially available sports drinks.
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