Many people rely on coffee in the morning to kickstart their day, and each individual often has their own favorite brand, creamer, or brewing method. Some prefer pouring water over ground beans in traditional coffee pots while others opt for French press methods that involve adding ground beans to glass or stainless steel carafes and then pressing down with a plunger – but is French press coffee healthier than filtered?

Unfiltered coffee has been linked with higher mortality and incidence of cardiovascular disease when compared with its filtered counterpart, per the 2020 investigational study1. This may be because paper filters trap undesirable molecules which contribute to oxidative stress and inflammation that leads to increased mortality and cardiovascular disease risk over time. French press designs eliminate this problem with their built-in plunger that brings raw grounds and leaves closer to water and essential oils; more beneficial compounds thus find their way into each cup, making for healthier and flavorful beverages than typical filtered ones.

French press coffee contains antioxidants as well as anti-cancer compounds called methylpyridinium that has anti-cancer properties, helping reduce oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal cancer risks. Furthermore, this beverage supplies chlorogenic acid lactones which strengthen neural synapses to lower Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk in the long term.

Unfiltered coffee does have some health drawbacks; these mainly stem from diterpenes found in oily compounds found in your cup of joe. Diterpenes have been shown to raise cholesterol levels, potentially damaging to heart health.

Though coffee may cause many health risks, you can still enjoy your daily cup without worry by limiting yourself to two or fewer cups and choosing darker roasts over lighter roasts. Furthermore, adding turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg or unsweetened cocoa powder into French press coffee may further its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Ultimately though, taste and convenience likely shape our preferences more than anything else when selecting our morning beverage – don’t sacrifice heart health by skimping on healthy options; opt for French press as part of a healthy start in order to start each day off right and stay heart healthy!