For instance, studies evaluating the effect of green tea – popularly considered a “healthier” source of caffeine – have not shown the
benefits associated with filtered, caffeinated
coffee. This lack
of benefit appears to be true for sources of caffeine other than green tea as well.
Lastly, coffee should ideally be prepared by filtration because filtering removes cafestol and kahweol, two substances found in coffee that may increase serum cholesterol.
So, What Do We Tell Our Patients?