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I don't mean peanut-flavored coffee. I mean coffee that isn't even coffee at all. It's actually made from ground peanuts! There's a peanut farm in Virginia that produces roasted peanut oil. Yum. The extraction of the oil from the roasted peanuts leaves behind a fine, powdery substance. The peanut coffee.
They call it coffee because it does look, smell, and taste similar to coffee. The only time it smelled different to me was while it was brewing. Then I could detect the pleasant aroma of roasted peanuts.
Now, taste is subjective. Personally, I don't care for the taste of coffee alone. But, I love it with flavored creamers. My favorite being french vanilla. I found the taste of the peanut coffee to be similar to coffee so I added some french vanilla creamer. The resulting blend is much tastier to me than coffee and creamer. So much so that I've already ordered more bags.
However, taste isn't the only factor here. Peanuts are naturally caffeine-free and acid-free so it's easier on the stomach and won't leave you jittery. If you're the kind of person who needs their caffeine, don't worry. They offer a caffeinated version too. Peanut coffee also contains protein and is non-diuretic.
And if that wasn't enough, peanut plants are much better for the environment. They release nitrogen into the soil, lower the pH of soil, improve soil porosity, and require a lot less water than coffee.
While I haven't sworn off coffee forever, I was looking to detox the caffeine from my system as I had been drinking too much coffee lately. Peanut coffee has been the perfect solution for me. I'm already sleeping better at night.
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