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Varun Dhawan revealed that he stopped having black coffee as it was affects the gut health negatively.
Varun Dhawan switched to blonde roasts as it is easier on the gut.
Actor Varun Dhawan is currently busy basking in the limelight after his latest movie, Baby John, hit the screens. The actor is known for his dedication to maintaining an active lifestyle. Be it the gym or maintaining a balanced diet, he is strict when it comes to his fitness. Appearing on a recent podcast, the actor mentioned how he has skipped starting his day with black coffee. He mentioned that he has switched to drinking blonde roasts since they are “easier on the gut.”
Speaking to Ranveer Allahabadia, Varun Dhawan spoke about how starting your day with black coffee messes up with your gut. He mentioned how people should have something else before starting their day with black coffee. The actor said that he has switched to blonde roasts since they are easier on the gut.
Take a look at the interview here.
What Is A Blonde Roast?
Speaking to Indian Express, Deepalakshmi, a registered dietitian at The Cleft and Craniofacial Centre and Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai said, “Blonde roast coffee is a type that is lightly roasted, resulting in a milder flavour profile than medium or dark roasts. They have a higher natural acidity than darker roasts due to their shorter roasting time. This acidity may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals but can be tolerable or even refreshing for others.”
How Is A Blonde Roast Different From Black Coffee?
- 1. Roast Level: Blonde roast is a light roast, meaning the beans are roasted for a shorter period compared to black coffee beans, which are typically medium or dark roasted.
- 2. Flavour Profile: Blonde roasts tend to have a brighter, more acidic flavour, with more pronounced fruity or floral notes, while black coffee (especially darker roasts) tends to have bolder, richer, and more bitter flavors.
- 3. Caffeine Content: Blonde roast generally retains slightly more caffeine than black coffee because it’s roasted for a shorter time, preserving more of the caffeine content compared to darker roasts, where some of it is lost during the longer roasting process.
- 4. Appearance: Blonde roast beans are light brown, with a dry surface. Black coffee beans (from darker roasts) are usually darker brown to almost black, with a shiny surface due to the oils released during the longer roasting.
- 5. Brewing Method: Blonde roasts often taste best when brewed with methods that highlight their bright flavours, like pour-over or light espresso, whereas black coffee is often brewed using a variety of methods like drip coffee, French press, or espresso, which may emphasize richer and deeper tastes.
