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When people hear more than half my calories come from healthy fats, one of the most common questions after “Why?” is “How?”

Enter: Bulletproof Coffee.

What Is Bulletproof Coffee? How Do I Make It?

I start the day with a cup of Bulletproof® Coffee: a blended drink made of Upgraded Coffee blended together with grass-fed unsalted butter and Brain Octane Oil (see recipe below).

I first learned about the power of butter at 18,000 above sea level, near Mt. Kailash in Tibet.

I staggered into a guest house from the -10 degree weather and was literally rejuvenated by a creamy cup of yak butter tea. The biohacker in me asked, “why?” and after a couple years of careful research, that was the genesis of the recipe below, which is today, used by Billboard recording artists before they go on stage, world champion athletes, and some of the world’s top executives, because it has a massive impact on cognitive function.

It was John Patrick Henry’s 2nd cousin’s boyfriend Juan Valdez who said, “Give me high-end coffee or give me death.”  That’s because clean coffee helps protect your mental edge and performance.

So, I use the lowest toxin, highest performance coffee there is (I know, because I created it and tested it!) I brew it, and then I blend unsalted, grass-fed butter into it, along with an extract of coconut oil that improves brain energy. Yes, butter. All the benefits of healthy milk fat with none of the damaging denatured casein proteins found in cream. It makes for the creamiest, most satisfying cup of coffee you’ve ever had. It will keep you satisfied with level energy for 6 hours if you need it, and because I’m having it for breakfast, I’m programming my body to burn fat for energy all day long!

The Science Behind Bulletproof Coffee

When I first tried that yak butter tea in Tibet I felt like a million bucks.  I had to know why. When I got back home, I began researching butter, tea, types of fat, how fat affects your brain, etc., etc. I began experimenting in my kitchen, looking to recreate that mental and physical boost I felt after the mug of yak butter tea. I eventually moved away from tea in favor of coffee (not that I’m hating on tea; green tea in particular is great for you. If you don’t like coffee, try swapping in green tea in the recipe below. But you really owe it to yourself to try the coffee!).

Anyway, during my research and kitchen experiments I discovered a lot of powerful science around coffee, butter, and Brain Octane Oil. I’ll break it all down for you here:

Upgraded Coffee Beans are free of performance-robbing mold toxins

  • My biggest concern when designing Upgraded Coffee was minimizing contamination from mycotoxins (mold toxins). One study that tested 60 coffee bean varieties found that 91% of green coffee beans were contaminated by mycotoxins.
  • Another study found only 52% contamination in green coffee beans, but also found that ~50% of brewed coffee contained mycotoxins.
  • Levels of mycotoxin contamination vary. In the two studies above they were relatively low, but contamination can be much higher, especially in lower-quality beans that are not processed with care.
  • The European Union has set relatively high standards for mycotoxin contamination in coffee, but in the U.S. standards are much more lax. In fact, many companies try to sell coffee to Europe first, then take the coffee that Europe rejects, turn around, and sell it to the U.S.
  • Upgraded Coffee is from a high-elevation, single-origin coffee estate in Guatemala. It contains high-quality Arabica beans (which are less likely to grow mold) and it’s produced using a special method (unique to Bulletproof) that minimizes mycotoxin contamination. Upgraded Coffee Beans are also tested for mold contamination and held to stringent quality standards.
  • High-quality coffee is great for you. If you’re curious, here’s a whole post on the benefits of coffee.

Grass-fed butter is full of high-quality fats and nutrients

Cows evolved to eat grass, not factory farm lot feed. Grass-fed cows are healthier than factory-farmed or grain-fed cows, and the butter they produce reflects their good health. Check out this infographic for all the information that follows, as well as the scientific sources backing them. If you’d rather read a recap on this page, though, here it is:

  • Grass-fed butter is higher than grain-fed butter in omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin E, and antioxidants. You can actually see the difference in the butter: grass-fed butter is a sunny yellow color, while grain-fed/factory-farmed butter is almost white. The lack of color is a sign that the butter is coming from sick, nutrient-depleted cows.
  • Grass-fed butter is high in butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid. Studies show that butyrate can both prevent and decrease inflammation in humans. In rodents, studies have shown butyrate to protect against mental illness, improve body composition, increase metabolism, and improve gut health.
  • Butter is nutrient-dense. A single tablespoon of butter contains:
    • 500 IU vitamin A
    • More carotenes than carrots
    • High amounts of vitamin K2, vitamin D, and vitamin E

Grass-fed butter is a superfood. It’s also much easier to come by than yak butter is. Kerrygold is an excellent grass-fed butter brand, and it’s stocked in most supermarkets.

Brain Octane Oil provides fast energy with no crash

Brain Octane Oil is a purified form of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. MCTs have carbon tails that come in various lengths, from C-6 to C-12. The shorter the tail, the faster your body can absorb the MCT and convert it to ketones, little molecules that can fuel your brain instead of glucose. Brain Octane is pure C-8 MCT – it has 18 times the C-8 of coconut oil. Why not C-6, if your body processes it faster? C-6 tastes and smells terrible; C-8 is nearly tasteless and odorless, and you can still convert it to energy quickly, speeding up your metabolism and giving you a cognitive boost.

  • It takes just 3 steps  to convert Brain Octane to ATP (cellular fuel for both your body and brain). For context, it takes sugar 25 steps.
  • Brain Octane and other MCTs bypass liver processing entirely, making them rapidly available. The same is not true for long-chain fatty acids. It’s also not true for lauric acid (C-12), the main MCT in coconut oil. That’s why you won’t get the same rapid energy boost from imitations of Bulletproof Coffee that use coconut oil instead of Brain Octane. Don’t get me wrong: coconut oil is very good for you, and it’s a superb addition to the Bulletproof Diet. It’s just not ideal for mixing into your coffee.
  • Brain Octane is a key part of Bulletproof Intermittent Fasting, a protocol that boosts metabolism, burns fat, improves cognition, builds muscle…the list goes on. Check it out in the link above for more information and a full list of references.

Now let’s talk about how to make Bulletproof Coffee.

Bulletproof® Coffee Recipe

Download the Bulletproof® Coffee recipe card here.how to make bulletproof coffee

  • Brew 1 cup (8-12 oz.) of coffee using filtered water, just off the boil, with 2 1/2 heaping tablespoons freshly ground Bulletproof® Coffee Beans. (French Press is easiest.)
  • Add in 1-2 tablespoons of Brain Octane™ to the hot coffee (It’s STRONG – start with 1 tsp. and work up over several days).
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons grass-fed, unsalted butter or ghee
  • Mix it all in a blender for 20-30 seconds until it is frothy like a foamy latte

It’s really fast and easy to prepare.  Realize salted coffee is a crime. Do not do this with salted butter. Bleah.

Kerrygold butter or another grass-fed brand of butter really matters because corn or soy-fed cows don’t make butter with the same fats. Those butters don’t blend well, don’t taste good, and don’t make you feel Bulletproof.

Grass-fed butter is much healthier than other butter.  It doesn’t make cholesterol levels worse, it optimizes them!  Starting your day with grass-fed butter will give you lots of energy and it will give your body healthy fats that it will use to make cell walls and hormones.

If you’re like most of my friends who try this, your body is so starved for healthy fats that you feel like you can’t get enough. It will take your body a week or two to fully turn on its fat digestion systems when you switch to a high healthy fat breakfast of Bulletproof Coffee. If at first it is a little too rich, try using less butter initially then build up to the amount you like. Taking a betaine HCl or digestive enzyme supplement with your coffee will also help your body digest the butter.

Try this just once, with at least 2 Tbs of butter, and have nothing else for breakfast. You will experience one of the best mornings of your life, with boundless energy and focus. It’s amazing.

After one drink of Bulletproof® Coffee, you’ll never be tempted to eat fat-free, insulin-raising, fat-storing toast and oatmeal breakfasts again!

P.S. Thanks for linking here if you write about Bulletproof® Coffee! Bulletproof® is a registered trademark for my small company. If you want to use it, just ask!

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By Dave Asprey

  • walter

    what about insulin resistance exacerbated by coffee (caffeine)? Great blog!

    • pospos

      I have insulin resistance so need to avoid caffeine too – very interested in the answer to this!

      • WestEnd

        I am leaving a top level post. Includes @pospos

    • MalteseMom

      I just came to a screeching halt! coffee, insulin resistance? Would someone be kind enough to explain. I was told years ago that I was insulin resistance and I don’t know what it means really. I was told 45 years ago that diabetes was in my future and I didn’t heed the warning. My dr says I’m diabetic based on A1C. I’m use metformin but not insulin dependent. Thanks. I’ve been doing LCHF since Oct and have lost 16 lbs.

      • Believer

        Watch Dr. Jason Fung’s series of lectures on the “Aetiology of Obesity” and you will learn everything you need to know to understand insulin resistance and diabetes. You can find these on YouTube.

  • Dave Asprey

    An interesting question, Walter. Dr. Reaven, who authored the seminal book about insulin resistance, “Syndrome X,” and I recently had dinner before he spoke at the Smart Life Forum, but we didn’t touch on caffeine unfortunately.This relatively technical link http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/2/399.full offers some explanations of caffeine and insulin resistance in detail. Here is a summary of what they say:-Insulin sensitivity was impacted by only 15%, not 40% as is common in obesity. -Caffeine doesn’t actually decrease insulin sensitivity – the increase in epinephrine (adrenaline) probably does, but the study didn’t test that hypothesis.-The findings would not be the same during exercise or hypoglycemia most likely and weren’t tested on type 2 diabetics.-The study didn’t take into account tolerance, which develops very quickly for caffeine.We do know that caffeine is good for weight loss and exercise. It’s a performance enhancing drug in sports and mental tasks. Tim Ferriss and countless others use it for weight loss. If it caused significant insulin resistance, it wouldn’t work for weight loss over time..

    • Anonymous

      I think that if it has any influence over that at all it’s the way it messes with sleep patterns. There’s this whole complex interplay between hormones and neurotransmitters when you don’t get enough sleep at night in a dark enough room. To the extent that coffee messes with that, you’d want to cut it back. I try to get my coffee as early in my day as possible and I don’t drink more than two cups most days.

  • Leon

    Hi Dave,Thanks for taking the time to blog and disseminate all of this information. Especially all of the down to earth, practical , day to day stuff. Is the butter-cino the entirety of your breakfast? no protein?

  • Dave Asprey

    If I want to be in ketosis fastest, it’s coffee/butter/MCT oil blended. If I’m exercising or want more protein, I’ll add a smoothie with 1-3 raw eggs and collagen protein, or occasionally certain safe kinds of whey.

    • Could you elaborate on that smoothie/shake recipe? What do you use as base? Water presumably?

      • Dave Asprey

        Coffee!

    • Jacob Haskins

      Why not pasteurized liquid egg product instead of raw egg and avoid salmonella?

      • Dave Asprey

        Salmonella is on 1 in 45,000 commercial eggs. Washing it removes the risk to effectively zero. (the ref for that is in my upcoming book). Raw eggs have enzymes in them that pasteurized don’t. Plus, my risk is from 4 eggs I inspect myself vs some company that blended 100,000 eggs…if one of them was bad, or the machinery was contaminated, I’ll get sick. Less processing = better.

        • Dale Watkins

          What about adding eggs directly to this coffee recipe? Has anyone ever tried it? Seems to streamline the entire process and may add some thickness to the coffee.

        • I wouldn’t recommend adding the egg yolk to hot coffee as it will cook it, and cooked yolks are leaders in atherosclerotic plaques.

      • Anonymous

        I have more of a chance of falling down the stairs than I do getting salmonella. And check out the ingredients list on those “pasteurized egg products” sometime. Ew.

  • Leon

    Hot tip: if you don’t have a magic bullet or other mixer you can use a protein powder shaker. I tried one of the ones with the metal wire ball and it worked great!

  • Zingbo

    Great stuff. Since i’m naturally jittery – Is decaf ok or is that toxic somehow?

    • Anonymous

      It depends on how it is decaffeinated. Check the label. It must be water-decaffeinated or else they probably used hexane. Which is stupid because caffeine is water-soluble, but if I totally understood the food industry mode of thinking I probably would not be able to sleep at night.

      Anyway. And I suspect there is a taste difference as well as a difference in toxin levels. Every time I drink decaf it grosses me out–there’s always a hint of Eau de Chemical Soup.

  • optionzz

    I LOVE this coffee…with grass fed butter. What do you think of raw, ground cocoa beans featured at healthfood stores? I put a teaspoon of it in and blend with butter/coffee. There is not sugar at all and it creates a flavor sort of like…coffee and chocolate! It is supposed to have all sorts of antioxidents in it.

  • Dave Asprey

    @optionzz – if you’re adding cocoa to the coffee, it doesn’t need to be raw (you’re cooking it in the coffee!) But it makes for a nice mocha flavor. As long as you have quality cocoa without mold contamination (a common problem with cocoa) you would be doing good things health-wise.

  • Albert

    I once emailed Trader Joe’s corporate asking them if they could verify whether the KerryGold brand of butter they sell is indeed from grass fed cows. But they replied that they could not verify this. :-( So, I’m hoping maybe you know something more about this question. How can I be sure it really is from grass fed cows? Thanks very much for your blog.

    • Anonymous

      It’s from Ireland. I don’t think they have “progressed” to the point yet of confining their dairy cattle to barns.

  • walter

    ” That’s because toxins in cheap coffee (Starbucks included) will steal your mental edge and actually make you weak, but clean coffee actually fights cancer and provides antioxidants.”what should we look for when selecting a brand of coffee?

  • walter

    my research into coffee roasters in the Vancouver B.C. area indicates that coffee fitting the criteria that Dave specified may be found at:

    mogianacoffee.com
    49thparallelroasters.com
    elysiancoffee.com
    mojacoffee.com
    originscoffee.com (organic)
    rocanini.com
    doichaancoffee.com (thailand organic)roasted in calgary alberta and can be found at a costco road show occasionally.

    All of the roasters share these common factors:

    wet processed
    fermented washed
    sun dried
    single origin
    high altitude

    Dave what would be your opinion on sun dried beans from thailand? It is high altitude grown coffee, but would the enviroment (humidity) lead to mould growth due to the region in which it is sun dried?

    What is you opinion on organic vs coventional? I understand that conventional coffee plants are heavily pesticided.

    • Dave Asprey

      Walter, cool analysis! Did you see the latest post on 3 steps to finding coffee shops? Your list is great. I’d suggest removing the sun dried beans though – they are almost always moldier and lower quality than properly treated ones. They sometimes taste great, but I’m recommending great taste AND great mental performance. That’s hard to do when you dry the beans outside in the sun where bugs can eat them and birds can…well you know what on them. :)

  • Zak Ryan

    Dave, Is there some effect of salted butter aside from defanging of the bitterness of the coffee?

    I had a hard enough time finding any Kerrygold at all, I was not in a position to be choosy.

    I’m also having a hard time penetrating the shield people put around the source of their coffee where I live. The only parts of the checklist i could confirm in the coffee i’m trying is that it is %100 arabica and single source.

    • Dave Asprey

      I could handle salted butter in yak butter tea, but in coffee, it’s unsalted only. Salty make coffee taste awful. :)

      I just wrote a post on finding good coffee – try it!

  • Tom

    I go into work at about 4 PM, and for the past two days I have had bulletproof coffee. Definitely puts me in a good mood. I actually swear by drinking a super-smoothie upon waking in the morning :-)

    I used organic coffee from Trader Joes, I ground the beans myself, and I made the coffee in a french press. The butter(used about 1.5 ounces) I bought is German grass fed and hormone free, from Whole Foods. I put the coffee in a to-go mug from Starbucks, and I shook-up the concoction. I suppose I could find better coffee, and I would be willing to buy it online, if you have any links in mind.

    I work at a restaurant, and I have decided to stop drinking the coffee at work. Bulletproof coffee, on the drive in, does me well enough, and if I am really craving a hot bev at work, I have green tea.

    Is “Taking a betaine HCl or digestive enzyme supplement” necessary, if I don’t have any apparent trouble digesting the butter and coffee?

    Any other pointers?

    • Dave Asprey

      Hi Tom – thanks for the update! I replaced my smoothie with bulletproof coffee and found I felt better, with more energy, and more fat burning and muscle growth. A post on the reason for that is coming up! I’m interested in the brand of your German grass fed butter – don’t know of any from Germany!

      The enzyme isn’t necessary if you feel fine on the coffee. Some people, notably vegans or vegetarians or low fat dieters, have taught their bodies not to be able to digest fat. They benefit greatly from the enzymes, but if you’re feeling fine, they aren’t necessary, although they may still be healthy.

    • Rick

      Is there evidence that organic coffee is less likely to be moldy than non-organic?

      • Dave Asprey

        There is not evidence I’ve seen, in fact the opposite may be true. High quality coffee, organic or not, is better than just average organic coffee. But the healthiest is mold-free organic coffee. Much of what I drink isn’t organic, but it’s the best you can get.

  • Tom

    P.S. I just read the post about finding the best coffee in any city. Thanks!

  • Clay

    What kind of hand blender are you using? All the ones I’ve seen are a lot bigger. Thanks!

    • Dave Asprey

      I went to Amazon and searched for “aerolatte” and bought a cheap knock off for $5. I have an Aerolatte and it’s not nearly as good as the cheaper ones. :) “battery operated hand blender” is another search term to try.

  • Ronn

    Hi Dave, I’m new to your site and all the fascinating information here, so if my question has already been asked and answered elsewhere, I haven’t found it yet.

    I’ve had dairy allergies since childhood. Could I substitute extra virgin coconut oil for the butter in Bulletproof Coffee? If not, any other suggestions on replacements for dairy?

    I’m a 95-99 percent raw food vegetarian (a vegetarian for 35 years; raw foodie for 4 years). I eat eggs occasionally, and can tolerate small amounts of raw goat milk cheese once in a while (is raw goat milk cheese evil?). Is there a place for me in the Bulletproof Diet plan?

    Thanks!

    • Dave Asprey

      @Ronn, all of the anti-aging doctors I work with have told me the same thing (except one raw vegan guy): that vegetarians (and esp vegans) are harming their health vs a careful omnivorous diet. I did do a raw vegan diet for 3 months and felt great at first, but after a while I felt like something was missing. The initial “feeling great” comes from getting less toxins from poor quality, overcooked meat. The longer term sub-optimal health most people get is from a lack of healthy fats and vitamins. I continued on the raw diet for another 4 5 months or so, but included raw meat and eggs. Never felt better, but when I was going to Tibet for a trip, I drew the line at raw aged yak. Raw takes a lot of time so I don’t do it as much as I once did, but my health hasn’t suffered now that I control toxins. That said, here is what you can do and still be veg: (I’m also dairy intolerant btw)

      Use ghee, or clarified butter. Most people can handle grass fed butter even if milk upsets their stomach. If the trace amounts of protein in butter still bother you, clarify it. Ghee is a superfood like coconut oil, and the combination is the 2nd best you can find. The very best is MCT oil + ghee. That’s what I take when I have time to make it, both for fat loss and for brain function. Worth your time to try – I think you’ll feel a super improvement in how you feel.

      Use whey and lots of raw eggs, especially yolks.

      Substitue virgin coconut oil, and add extra MCT directly. http://www.upgradedself.com/Food-Upgrades/MCT-Oil/flypage.tpl.html

  • shashi

    http://www.bulletproofexecutive.com/yes-how-to-use-coffee-to-build-brain-and-..
    The link is not working,please fix. I am hungry for more info!
    Thank you so much for this blog!

  • Thanks! It had never occurred to me to combine two of my favorite things: coffee and clarified butter! It’s already late in the day, but I’m tempted to make some right now :).

    • Dave Asprey

      @Brent, clarified butter (ghee) is awesome. Gives the coffee a toffee kind of taste.

      • Dustin Bopp

        This inspired me to clarify some butter for the first time and add it to my coffee. It’s really amazing. I’ve described it to my friends as tasting like a Werthers Original without the sugar. I try to make my own butter from raw, grass-fed milk I get from the local farmer’s market. Unfortunately, while easy, it takes a LOT of milk to get a small amount of butter. And then once clarified it’s even less so I mostly go with Kerrry Gold I get from Trader Joe’s. I have been intermittent fasting (8 hour eating window a day — basically lunch and dinner) for several months with only black coffee during the fasting hours. Since becoming fat adapted through a Primal diet its easy for me to breeze through hours without eating. About a week ago I started adding the clarified butter to my coffee since I understand the fat will not interrupt the fast. Dave, what are your thoughts about IF-ing?

  • Tom

    Dave, you mentioned some interest in the German butter I buy at Whole Foods in Reno. Well, here it is:

    http://www.body-area-networks.com/grass_fed_butter.jpg

    As you might infer from my domain name, I am very interested in tracking data, etc., and I would love to work with you. If you don’t have any projects in mind, I have suggestions. Thanks for you help! Tom

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  • Jacob Haskins

    Why 1/2 tbsp of butter instead of 1 tbsp of heavy whipping cream?

    They seem to have about the same nutrient profiles[1], butter is made from whipping cream[2], and the cream stays dispersed in my coffee as it cools instead of forming an oil slick on top like the butter does[3].

    [1] http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/133/2 and http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/51/2 as my nutritional references. You will need to adjust the serving sizes to tablespoons and divide the butter data in half for the comparison.

    [2]http://www.misshomemade.com/homemadebutterrecipe.html

    [3] Personal experience: no matter how much I foam the butter in the hot coffee, as the coffee cools, the foam turns into lipid pools which then join to form an oil slick on top of my coffee. I am a slow coffee drinker because I hate burning my mouth so this is a real problem for me. It seems like this is an illustration of the old adage that “oil and water don’t mix.” When the coffee is cool, I am drinking grease and regular black, bitter, coffee instead of a creamy latte because of the separation.

    • Anonymous

      Someone who is allergic to casein will be happy to enlighten you as to what the difference is. Although, they should therefore be using ghee, not butter, in their coffee. Gets that last little bit of milk solids out.

      Cream doesn’t bother me so that’s what I use. Happily, the type I use is from grass-fed cows and no gums or thickeners (or skim milk! I’m lookin at you, Kroger!!!) have been added.

      • Jacob Haskins

        Does the churning of cream into butter really transform casein protein into something that doesn’t trigger allergic reactions? (Cheese making OTOH actually separates the different milk proteins.)

        I know that cream is, by far, mostly milk fats to begin with, so that still doesn’t answer my question about why butter is better.

        There is no separation of food components when transitioning from cream to butter.

        The only argument I can think of in butter’s favor is that it comes in smaller, more convenient packaging.

        • Rick

          If you take a quart of cream and shake it in a jar for five minutes, you’ll see the fat separate from the “buttermilk”. This will give you a lump of butter and about a half cup buttermilk. The buttermilk contains the casein and the butter is mostly fat. Do a search on youtube for how to make butter.

        • Dave Asprey

          Butter mostly removes casein, but cultured butter goes further because the enzymes break down the casein. Ghee is virtually casein free!

      • *raises hand*

        I’m allergic to casein, but the small amounts in butter have never been a problem for me.

        It takes about 2 Tbsp of cream to get enough casein to trigger my reaction. Which means, happily, I can tolerate a LOT more butter!

  • Mark

    I now have this every morning along with a smoothie. It took a little faith to get past the thought of butter in my coffee (same with raw eggs in my smoothie) but I love both! BTW I’m not “overweight” but I’ve dropped 10lbs/2 inches (goodbye love handles) and I’m not dieting…just bulletproofing what I eat.

    I need to figure out how to do this when I’m traveling.

    • Dave Asprey

      Mark, this is awesome! It’s astounding what grassfed butter and raw egg yolks do for you. :)

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  • Vicki Dixon

    I did this yesterday for the first time and I could barely sleep last night. I had very little appetite and felt great. This morning I did it again and I’m bouncing off the walls even though I haven’t eaten anything since lunch yesterday. I am hooked.

  • phil

    Hi!

    Great article!
    Butter in coffee…Sound good. But how much butter are we talking about? :)

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  • Mlemley

    Dave –

    I notice that KerryGold unsalted butter advertises that it is grass-fed, but KerryGold’s salted butter doesn’t say anything about being grass-fed. do you know if it is?

    Mark Lemley

  • Adam Benjamin Crafter

    I’m a big fan of Ghee or coconut oil in my coffee.. Love how you wrote it out here!

  • Rehanastormme

    I’m all up for it but…doesn’t coffee take a toll on your teeth eventually?

    • Yeah. I wait for my coffee to cool a bit then drink it through a straw. My dentist actually approved of the idea.

  • Pete

    Tried a Blender Bottle today to make Bulletproof coffee and it works great. Perfect for office or anywhere you don’t want to drag around an appliance.

    • Pete, the hot coffee was ok inside the plastic BlenderBottle?

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  • Tim Murphy

    Dave, I am a coffee snob and only like to drink black coffee. But I finally tried BP coffee and I can’t believe it but I am hooked. I heard in one of the Podcasts you said to use a paper filter to filter out the oils in the coffee. I don’t remember why though. Many coffee snobs like myself use a French Press to make coffee which leaves the oils intact. Is there anything harmful in the oils?

    • Clay

      According to this paper : http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/153/4/353.full , “Consumption of unfiltered, but not filtered, coffee increases serum levels of total and LDL cholesterol” in contrast to paper filtered coffee, which “[…] demonstrated very little increase in serum cholesterol.”

      • CrankyFranky

        on first pass I wondered about the paper filters absorbing the butter fat – after a blood test showed high cholesterol, I read about the cholesterol-raising oils in unfiltered coffee and switched to paper filters – after next blood test results my doctor said ‘I don’t know what you did, but it’s working!’

        so I figured – if paper absorbs oils, what about all the fat in melted butter you’re recommending – won’t the paper absorb a lot of that ?

        but then – re-reading – I saw you mentioned making the coffee before adding the butter, so that can work – not sure about the sequence with the exploding blender comment …

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  • Dave, thank you for this coffee! My breakfast now it’s just this coffee :). I lost 29 pounds since I started drinking this coffee (from 198 pounds to 169 in 3 months).

    At the beginning I was drinking this coffee for breakfast and there is always something I ate. But week later since I started drinking this coffee I did not feel hungry until the evening. Now my breakfast it’s just this coffee. For lunch I usually drink a liter of organic kefir. And I eat something more about 6-7 pm (fishes, lamb, broccoli etc). That’s it. And I didn’t do anything by force. Changes were happening spontaneously, easily :).

    I have a blog in Polish language about a personal and spiritual growth – przekraczajgranice.pl. I come from Poland but I live in New York. I published a post about Bulletproof coffee on my blog (coffee with butter) – http://przekraczajgranice.pl/kawa-zdrowsza-z-maslem/.

    Now I love getting up in the morning because of a cup of delicious and healthy coffee with butter :).

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  • S M

    Hey Dave — I started drinking a milkshake inspired by your recommendations: Blend 1 cup pastured/grass-fed/organic milk, 2 tablespoons organic almond butter, 1 tablespoon extra virgin, organic coconut oil. Tastes amazing — any thoughts on this combination? Wanted to check before I make this a staple (or begin recommending it).

    • I would recommend switching from the cow’s milk to coconut milk. Better types of fats and tastes rather divine. You can also switch from the almond butter to the grass fed, cow’s milk butter. I’m not sure of the benefits of almond butter, but good cow’s butter is great for increasing your stomach acid (via high levels of butyric acid).

      If you are interested in a good smoothie, I blend frozen, organic berries with coconut milk, cocoa powder, stevia, cinnamon, why protein, and a tablespoon of MCT oil. It’s quite good and the cocoa powder has been researched and shown to raise HDL levels significantly (I know it’s raised mine).

      • Lisa, what kind of coconut milk are you using, and where do you get it? Thanks!

        • I know this has been a while, but I like Golden Star coconut milk. Great tasting and no additives or preservatives. Reasonably prices as well.

        • Thank you Elizabeth!

      • Fit Girl

        This guy is a tool. He writes, “All the benefits of healthy milk
        fat with none of the damaging denatured casein proteins found in cream”

        Casein is a milk protein and is in all dairy products. Dairy fat is one of the worst fats.

        Butter is healthier than margarine, but it’s still bad for
        you. If you want good fat, go for olive oil and coconut oil.

        If you need more calories, make homemade granola with maple
        syrup or just eat more nuts.

    • Did you Ever get any more information on this… I’m just starting out with BP and want to make sure I have plenty of options in the arsenal

    • MalteseMom

      There it is…almond butter, I think S M just answered my other posted question.

  • Chris

    Poured hot coffee into my blender and the blender exploded ><

    How do I preheat a blender to prevent this?

    • Add hot water to the blender and pour it out right before adding the coffee.

      • Chris Thomas

        Excellent. I’ll try that.

        • dedaal

          It works. I never thought of that before you asked. Thanks.

        • Wendy in Highland Park, NJ

          The comment with the answer was deleted. Can one of you please share what it was?

    • Cristina1717

      Hey, Ninja makes these heat proof single serve tumblers that fit right onto their blending machine (the entire ninja system kinda kicks butt if it can be added into a budget to purchase), see if your brand of blender has something similar online.

    • Zeek

      Get an immersion blender instead. :-)

  • Howard

    Hmmm… My wife steered me onto this site. She specifically mentioned the “bulletproof coffee.” I already do something similar to this, but probably not optimally, since I have been using decaf instant (ok, enough with the groans, already). I decided to get off the caffeine a few months back, and I spent a week enduring almost crippling headaches, so I’m not going back on that particular route unless I come across some solid, credible evidence that caffeine is actually beneficial.

    I blend 6 oz of boiling water with some whey powder, olive oil, coconut oil, and butter. Most mornings.

    Looks like I will just have to try Kerry Gold (and better coffee) to check to see if it really makes a difference. Guess I will need to locate some MCT oil again (don’t remember where I got it, and don’t recall any special benefit, but maybe I just wasn’t doing it right). I will probably keep the coconut oil, too. BTW, I have discovered that a small pinch of Xanthan gum will keep oil in suspension a bit longer. Glucomannan has a similar effect, but more than just a tiny bit of Glucomannan loosens the bowels. Cream, BTW, has some natural detergents in it that will also help keep oil in suspension.

    • ouch. Don’t put in the whey powder! The boiling water will denature the proteins in the whey, and heating olive oil is never a good idea either as it oxidizes the cholesterol.

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  • Hi Dave, I’ve been drinking this coffee with butter for 3 days now. Its an amazing feeling, I’m happy to report. I feel like it gives me more non-jittery energy from one cup of this ‘bulletproof coffee’ than from 2 cups of coffee without butter. I haven’t found the MCT oil yet, though I can get organic, cold pressed coconut oil here in Panama and am going to buy some today.

    Though I have to admit that I feels great about 30 minutes after drinking this combo, I’m still concerned that I’m drinking a ton of butter and wondering about any side effects, cholesterol, etc. 2 tbs of butter is a LOT to throw in your morning coffee 5 – 6 days a week and suck down. If 2 tbs = 1 oz., that’s 5 – 6 ounces of pure butter per week. Check out the nutrition info on that here http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/133/2 I have to admit that its mostly greek to me.

    I tend to cook just about everything in butter, but I’m curious if you could expound a bit on exactly why this combination works this way. I’d hate to fall victim to the “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true” phenomenon I’ve chuckled at other people for sooo many times.

    As the entire world drinks coffee non-stop and has for tens of thousands of years, I can typically find support and information on just about anything that common online in 100 places. It concerns me that there are so few mentions of coffee with butter anywhere else that are positive. There’s a few people saying that it happens here and there, usually in other combinations of tea, chai or with much less butter.

    I’m actively involved in lifestyle design and really working to become healthier, stronger and improve my quality of life through diet and exercise. Tim Ferris’ books are incredible and I’m researching a lot more. Your site has become a destination for me, but I’d love to know more about specifically why this works. Thanks for taking the time…

    • Howard

      Despite 4 decades of attempts to do so, there has not been any study that conclusively demonstrates that dietary saturated fat or dietary cholesterol will increase heart attack (or any other health) risk.

      This is the fraud committed by Ancel Keys in his cherry-picking 22-country “study”. He merely threw out the data from the 15 countries that contradicted what he already believed, and used the data from 7 countries that appeared to support what he already believed.

      • Right on. We’re having Chris Masterjohn on the show to talk about this soon 😀

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  • Rick

    Hi Dave, my Emwave2 is on the way thanks to eBay. Thank you for discussing it. I will buy the separate software from you if you offer it individually.

    Will your coffee be roasted in such a way as to preserve the polyphenols? I see that the Rich Rewards Breakfast Blend by Life Extension is advertising this benefit. This may be a new product.

    • Yes. Bulletproof Coffee is roasted by the #1 roaster in the U.S. in such a way that preserves all of it’s polyphenol content. In fact, roasted coffee has a higher antioxidant capacity than green.

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  • Keeler 2.0

    Dave – I have been on the Bulletproof Plan since last Monday and I feel incredible. The Bulletproof coffee is excellent….really gets me fired up in the morning. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with the rest of us.

  • Andrea Groves

    1. I need to buy locally roasted/organic coffee
    2. I need to buy grassfed cream to make butter
    3. I am making this, and I will be amazed.

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  • AG

    How many tablespoons, or liquid ounces does 30 grams of MCT oil translate to?

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  • Dnjclarkster

    I have been doing my coffee with the butter ever since Andrew told me about it. Recently, I got a bit lazy and just used organic coconut cream in it and I want to tell everyone….. it made a difference. I started getting hungry about 10:30 – 11 AM. I have not felt that in forever. I also did not have the same get up and go as normal. I went back to my butter coffee and am feeling right back on top of my game. Needless to say, I will not be “getting lazy” any time soon again! LOL
    Thanks for all of your great tips and products.

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Coconut cream? Try adding coconut OIL. Has roughly the same effect as butter for me. I will sometimes add a bit of MCT oil, butter, and coconut oil — the grassfed butter is expensive, and I try to stretch it.

      BTW, since I use stevia to sweeten my coffee, salted butter actually makes the coffee taste sweeter — and then, I use the old Navy trick for brewing coffee, namely, a pinch of salt on top of the grounds causes the bitter oils to coagulate and stick to the paper filter, which improves the taste substantially.

      • Dave Asprey

        Howard, if your coffee has bitter oils, it’s not Bulletproof to start with! Coconut oil tastes good, but it won’t foam. A half lb of Kerry Gold is $2.69.

  • Lauren

    Dave, just wanted to thank you for inspiring my husband and I to change from a mostly vegan diet to your modified Paleo diet, along with the Bulletproof coffee program. We use the Kerry Gold unsalted butter with Artisan Coconut cream and little bit of organic coconut milk blended in organic coffee. We’ve been doing this since October. Also, I started adding MCT oil to our protein shakes made with Designer Whey protein, fresh spinach, a few strawberries and blueberries, organic ground flax seed, and chia seeds. This is usually our lunch (sometimes I’ll eat raw oatmeal with walnuts and coconut milk for a late breakfast). Since adding the high quality EFAs to our diet, and removing all gluten (no bread, pasta, etc), and being careful with veggies / fruits that convert to sugar (corn and potatoes, bananas), I’ve not had my monthly migraine headache ever since. At 59 years of age, this is the first time I’ve not had any migraines!! These blinding headaches would force me to take Ibuprofen or some other powerful pharma drug to knock them out, or else, the headache would knock me out. Also, I have not gained any weight, maintaining my 110 lbs effortlessly. Everything else is healthy, skin, bones, cholesterol, energy levels, sleeping well, etc.
    I share this for your readers to let them know that your program really works!! Thank you again!

    Lauren

    • Thank you so much Lauren. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to receive such praise :)

      • Frenzy

        WTF! That Rocks… To all of you coffee junkies: keep up the good work! Peace…

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  • John W

    I live in a really rural area, but was in a larger city about 3 hours away earlier this week and we stopped by a whole foods store and picked up some grass fed butter (we got quite a bit so hopefully it will last for a little while). We had already ordered some coffee online that meets your criteria for a “cleaner” coffee.

    I have to say, we’ve really been enjoying our bulletproof coffee the past couple of days…

  • Howard Lee Harkness

    Just got back from a Caribbean cruise. Stuffed myself all week. All the lobster, steak, eggs, pork, chicken, prime rib, etc. I could eat. And I got some stares for putting the butter in coffee — I used at least 6-8 pats of butter every day.

    Did not do much exercise, either. Mostly caught up on reading & sitting in a hot tub.

    Lost one pound.

    :)

    • Rock on Howard!

    • Chood5

      awesome!

    • Great work, mate@!

    • L P

      Where you able to find unsalted butter there? That’s usually the challenge when eating out, I think.

      • Howard Lee Harkness

        I did not find any unsalted butter. I just used salted butter. I don’t find it as objectionable as Dave Asprey… :)

      • iggi

        i saw unsalted kerry gold butter (in a silver foil vs the salted gold foil) at trader joes for ~$3

        • nora

          Trader Joe’s brand butter was grass fed last time I checked.

    • Paul Grech

      Hi

      Has anyone had blood work done to see levels on cholesterol? I have elevated triglycerides as I use to BBQ heavily. I did well on hte HCG diet but the 40lbs i lost is back and im at 300 lbs again. I had my first coffee today and was impressed. good energy till 130pm from 630 am.

      • Jon

        Triglycerides are 3 sugar based glycerols put together. Nothing to do with the meat you bbq and all to do with the sugar based bbq sauce, fries, and sweet tea you had with it.

        • Zach

          ^ exactly. Sugars = triglycerides stored in the body. Tons of proven science out there incase you don’t believe us.

        • JackMarse

          Triglycerides are formed from Fructose. Minimize fruit (and eliminate junk food), don’t eat wheat or oats and see how your lipid profile improves including vLDL. It is very important to get your vLDL size. See online tests at LEF and DirectLabs. Note that if you are obese, all your lipid numbers except LDL will improve fast. LDL will be last to go down. If you think you might be at risk for CVD get a Calcium Score.

        • rna

          Glycerol is a sugar alcohol most commonly produced by breaking down fatty acids. It is not synthesized from fructose or glucose or sucrose. Triglycerides are NOT “3 sugar based glycerols put together”, they are three fatty acids conjugated to a single glycerol molecule. Fruit and grain consumption have little to do with glycerol and triglyceride levels – unless you are simply eating too much of course. Alcohol consumption can increase triglyceride levels under certain conditions. And may I add, if you consume more claories than your body uses you will gain weight. The debate on that in this column has been silly. There is an excellent Coursera course (for free) on undergraduate biochemistry, and anyone interested can sign up.

      • Kristin

        The new book that is out ‘Cholesterol Clarity” would be a great read for you..for anyone for that matter. I have listened to a few podcasts with the author, Jimmy Moore and it really is life changing to hear how too high of cholesterol is NOT really the problem..there are other numbers to focus on. We just need to be more educated on these numbers and ask for the appropriate tests.

        I have been focusing on a Paleo/Real Food diet for a few months now. Even without much activity, i dropped 17 lbs rather quickly. I have about 35 more to lose and am buckling down more on my food choices, particularly carbs, but I will tell you that this is the first time in my life, I don’t focus on food, I don’t EVER feel famished and my “numbers” are near perfect!!

        Good Luck to you!!!

    • Patricia Lucus

      UM? OK

    • Nardwuar

      Howard, for my next vacation I want to go on a cruise with you.

      • Nardwuar

        Then drink a shitload of butter and coffee.

        • Howard Lee Harkness

          Check out the 2014 Low-Carb Cruise (google it). I’ll be there. If you had been on the 2013 LC Cruise, you would have had the opportunity to meet Mr. Asprey there. I don’t think he will be on the 2014 cruise. I got an interview with him, which I published on http://nequals1health.com/interview-with-dave-asprey-the-bulletproof-executive/
          .
          The post immediately after that one is about an interesting discovery I made about decaf coffee.

    • Andeeme

      I will be doing exactly this on my upcoming trip abroad. This is the first trip where I don’t expect to gain and ounce. What fun!

      • Pete A

        Lost five pounds on my last cruise…BP Coffee and Paleo.

  • Heather

    I don’t like coffee. I am trying to learn to like tea! Can I do this in tea also?

    • Dave Asprey

      Heather, it’s best in Rooibos tea, or you can do it with high quality cocoa too. Chai is pretty good too.

    • Yep. But make sure it’s high quality. I really like tea with coconut oil and a bit of cinnamon.

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  • Dillon

    I’m not a fan of coffee (i’m a tea person), even the good stuff, but I have recently started doing this with my tea and its great. Kerrygold butter and coconut oil. good to go

    • I’ve been making bulletproof green tea for the past few weeks. Tastes great and gets me going in the morn.

    • MalteseMom

      Could you substitute Almond Butter? And how do you folks monitor your vitamins, etc?

  • Richard Ney

    I have been drinking BP coffee every morning for about 6 weeks. One cup with a tablespoon of Kerrygold unsalted butter and a tablespoon of either MCT oil or extra virgin coconut oil. It tastes great, is energizing without giving me jitters, and holds me until lunch or dinner. Great stuff!

  • Shauniemerletto

    hi dave when i drink coffee i get really really angry so what else can i drink that has the same effects

    • Dave Asprey

      Shaunie, that anger is the mycotoxins, not the coffee. Clean coffee is a different thing.

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  • One of my coaching clients just pointed me to this post. I think you just ended my coffee hiatus. Thanks!

  • Chuck

    Hey Dave! When given the option, would you use ghee or butter in the bulletproof coffee? And if ghee, use the same amount, or less?

    • Depends on your sensitivity to dairy, whether or not it was grass-fed, etc.

    • Dave Asprey

      Ghee is better for you, very slightly, but you need a better blender. I use 20% less ghee.

    • To answer the question about amount, the big difference between ghee and butter is the trace protein content. I’d say use the same amount that you would use for regular butter.

    • I would recommend butter unless you have a sensitivity to casein (as I do). I wouldn’t recommend ghee over clarified butter however. There seems to be a much larger amount of oxidized cholesterol in the ghee when compared to butter. Clarified butter has significantly less oxidized cholesterol than ghee as it is cooked less and isn’t browned (which is where ghee gets it’s nutty taste), but more than regular butter. Take your pick. I tend to eat goat’s milk butter (organic, grass-fed) just because it has the benefits of no oxidized cholesterol (like regular butter) but has significantly less casein than cow’s milk, meaning I’m much less sensitive to it.

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  • Hebarnes

    what about “cold brewing” coffee? would that have an advantage?

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  • Jay

    Hey Dave! Stumbled across your site. Not even sure how I got hear but… I’m a coffee junky and I find this awesome. Haven’t tried it but I will. Wanted to make sure it was ok to share this on my site. Full credits of course. Thanks and can’t wait to explore your site

    • Dave Asprey

      Jay, go for it! Thank you.

  • Sarahmasteller

    So this coffee is sold whole bean correct?

    • yes

    • Dave Asprey

      I like to say “Give me whole beans, or give me death.” (yes)

  • Tluna68

    would grassed organic ghee work for this?

    • Tluna68

      never mind! Should’ve looked at the other comments first!

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  • Niall

    Anyone know another good brand of MCT oil that I can get (online) in Europe??

    Unfortunately Dr Friedman hasn’t made it across to Ireland yet and even the health food stores are looking a me a little strange when I ask them about it!!

    …..looooving my Bulletproof Coffee and intermittent fasting btw. Using some coconut oil at the moment but would like to juice it up a little more with some good MCT.

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  • Anonymous

    What is the best way to brew the coffee? Do you recommend a certain machine?

    • Laurel

      My new favorite is the AeroPress. It makes awesome coffee, cleans up fast, and fits in the drawer. The downside is that you have to heat the water in a kettle yourself.

  • Twagner1

    Man, I was getting ready to flame you for being a hyperbolic, self-aggrandizing, idea stealing ass, but then I tried that there coffee recipe and , MAN! I feel …new. So now I have ordered 2 bags of your beans and downloaded the IQ3 Mindware. I hope this isn’t a honeymoon effect. BTW, You know what else jazzes me up? The look on people’s faces when I tell them I put a half a stick of butter (grass-fed, hell yeah!) in my coffee. Ha! Thanks.

    • Dave Asprey

      Haha, thanks. I’m glad you like it, and yes, the butter phobia reactions are priceless.

      • Ryan

        What are your thoughts on putting your protein powder in the coffee?

        • dahlia

          I put cocoa in my coffee, or is it vice versa. And half and half. And spices. And vanilla. And no sweetener. Seems like a fine place for maca. Taste it and see.

          I put my maca in a green smoothie or if I forget in a salad.

        • Rick Pack

          Dave has said that using his protein powder is fine but you want to avoid high-heat and blending it for more than a very brief time to avoid denaturing and damaging the protein micro-fractions, respectively.

      • Is it a total “no no” to add a small bit of raw sugar to the cup of coffee?

        • Dave Asprey

          It is a bad idea! Use erythritol, xylitol or stevia!

          Sent from my nobile phone. You understand….

        • Dr. Oz recently had an episode that discouraged the use of artificial sweeteners. He stated they have side effects such as weight gain, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Pure stevia only (without additives). I use Sweet Leaf.

        • Howard

          Oz, Ornish, Weil, McDougall, et. al. are right less often than a stopped clock. However, in this case, Oz might have accidentally stumbled over part of a real fact. Google “your small intestine has taste buds!”

        • Dave Asprey

          Lol – yes, only natural sweeteners (xylitol erythritol stevia)!

          All those guys (Ornish et all) mean well – they’re not evil. Just not systems thinkers…

        • Nater

          Thinking that Xylitol and Erythritol are more natural than unprocessed cane or beet sugar is just ridiculous. Those are completely man-produced (xylitol comes from hydrogenated wood sugars) and there’s no possible way you can call them “natural.”

          As an additional point of discussion, I have actually built and flown a rocket using erythritol as the fuel. Erythritol was my rocket fuel. Think on that.

          Granted, the lower calorie density and glycemic index impact is worth mention, but calling them “natural” is fallacious.

        • doug shytle

          In fact, any sugar purified from its source plant by a process involving high temperatures will be “unnatural.” Moreover, if the sugar source plant was grown in mineral depleted soil (as is the case with sugar cane), the sugars within will be less natural regardless of the purification process. Why? Because when plants are grown in natural mineral rich soil, the sugars’ crystaline structures are stablized by certain minerals. These natural sugar mineral complexes are lost under high temperatures used in the sugar refining process.

          However, your rocket fuel analogy is irrelevant as most powdered dry sugars, including glucose, are highly combustible, even explosive under the right conditions.

          Yes, xylitol and erythritol are primarily used because of their lower calorie density and glycemic index, but also because they both “starve” harmful bacteria.

        • The idea of ‘natural vs unnatural’ is a complete waste of time. Do any of you think coffee or butter are ‘natural’? I think it’s a false paradigm and would personally argue that everything is ‘natural’ even nuclear power, which occurs in nature (stars). Stop thinking in these terms and look for solid evidence of benefits and health risks.

        • KM

          Anybody tried coconut crystals?? read about them – I use them for all kinds of things — they are great.

        • KaliMa

          How is coffee unnatural? Because it is fermented, dried, roasted, ground and brewed? So chocolate is unnatural too? How long were the Aztec and Maya consuming a chocolate beverage?

        • Kate D

          I always put sugar in my coffee. Today is the first day I have tried this recipe and it was so good and creamy, it did NOT need any sweetening. I know this may sound dramatic, but I will only drink coffee like this from now on. Thank YOU!

        • Abobolico

          I had the same experience. I was adding stevia to my BP coffee at first but one day I forgot the stevia at my parent’s home.
          God! the butter makes the coffee so creamy… And with the sweet taste of cinnamon & vanilla, I’m don’t need any sweetener now :-)

        • Bulletproof Dee

          Dave, does using organic cane sugar really take away that many benefits? I have used Xylitol in the past and had severe reaction (after using for two weeks, felt very depressed, after cutting it out of my diet, depression went away). I am afraid of non-sugar sweeteners now. Please help.

        • Candace Lee

          Have you ever tried stevia? It isn’t and “artificial”, chemical loaded sweetener like so many non-sugar sweeteners.

        • Bulletproof Dee

          Thanks Candace, but for some reason, stevia tastes bitter to me (the types I have tried, which admittedly are not too many types). Is there a specific brand which is better than the rest? I am thinking putting sugar in BPC is spiking my insulin and I am storing some of the fat. This is a guess. I hope it’s not true!

        • Howard Lee Harkness

          I also find stevia bitter, if I put too much. But I use stevia glyceride (stevia in glycerine), just enough to be barely sweet, and it’s ok. Also add a bit of cocoa powder and some coconut milk. BTW, I got to speak personally with Mr. Asprey on the Low-Carb cruise, and recorded an interview with him at NEquals1Health.com

        • Bulletproof Dee

          Nice! So it was sweet enough? I couldn’t bare the stevia ruining my precious BPC. I will listen to your interview. Thanks.

        • Howard Lee Harkness

          That’s purely a personal preference. Barely sweet is enough for me.

        • Candace Lee

          same here

        • Candace Lee

          Hi Dee, Mostly I use/prefer Sweetleaf but we do use some Truvia for our low-carb and wheat-free way of eating. Do want to try this Bulletproof, just found the site yesterday.

        • Chelsea

          I wouldn’t recommend truvia (read your labels!) but I’ve tried many others and NuNaturals is by far the best! All the others I’ve tried are super bitter and weird tasting.

        • Bulletproof Dee

          I will try Nunaturals. Do you recommend liquid or powder?

          Thanks Chelsea!

        • How about organic palm sugar?

        • jimmy

          Dave your hilarious! avoid sugar but adding a huge slab of cholesterol and fat to the coffee is a sound nutrition and health move?

        • Zach

          Yes, yes it is. Fat = essential to life, and is a MUCH better source of energy than sugar.

        • Candace Lee

          I see the troll is back in action. He really needs to read up on the effects of sugar and all the bad press that good fats have received over many years. Of course I am starting to believe that this country is trying to kill most of us anyway with their GMOs and pesticides that are filling the pockets of the already rich.

        • Rob

          Ignorant Troll go away!

        • Cristina1717

          what about coconut sugar? (no added sugar, it’s made from coconut, super tasty and it actually has some nutrients, low-glycemic), you think a tbsp of that is okay>?

        • Alf

          I like locally grown honey to sweeten my coffee and tea.

        • Chloe Blue

          Yes, I like NuNaturals pure stevia too…..also the Kal brand is very good.
          Neither one will give a strange aftertaste as long as you use it in small quantities, which will provide plenty of sweetening.
          Make sure to buy the pure stevia extact powder and NOT the one with maltodextrin or other fillers.
          You have to really pay attention to the label.

          You’ll know it’s the right one because on the nutrition info label, it will give a ridiculous amount of servings contained within a small container.

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  • Awitbeck

    Hey Dave
    I like drinking coffee but had to switch to decaf because whenever I drink regular coffee my sweat smells like ammonia. When I avoid caffeine, the smell isn’t there.
    Do you think BP regular (not decaf) coffee would cut the smell because the treatment of the beans is different and it is less toxic?

    Does anyone else have this problem and can you do BP coffee with organic decaf beans?

  • Bea

    Hey Dave! We don´t have grass-fed butter in Sweden so is it a bad idea to make this coffee with butter that is not grass-fed?

    • I just started making this the other day. I don’t have ready access to grass-fed butter either but I’m making due with whatever I can find. Three days in and I love it!

  • rattybag

    Am I correct in thinking this is for cold coffee? Not hot?

    • rattybag

      OOOOPS!! I should have read more comments before I asked this question! Sorry!
      *blush*

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  • Hi guys! I have just ordered my first bag of Upgraded Coffee. I usually have protein and egg white pancakes in the morning. Can I have a cup of Bulletproof with it, or does it have to be just the coffee?

  • Gut Real

    I use salted Kerrygold with some raw honey and it is very tasty!

    • Dan

      Heating raw honey destroys almost all of the benefits.

      • Dave Asprey

        Yep – raw honey in coffee isn’t raw! 😉

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  • Can flax oil substitute for MCT?

    • Steve

      Flax is a fragile oil and heat will destroy it. Search the site for flax and you’ll see other reasons why it may be better to use other oils than flax even without the heat issue.

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  • Mbc-andy

    Question:
    I know that you are recommending high quality coffee. But what about us poor folk that can’t afford it? (I’m not talking about being cheap or frugal – but that there just isn’t enough money to spread out.) Will I get any good benefit by just using my Folgers? Oddly I have access to good quality butter – my friend milks her grass fed dairy cows :)

    • Dave Asprey

      Mbc-andy, you’re better off skipping the folgers and buying good quality coffee, grinding it very very finely, and brewing it very hot. You can make a pound of coffee last a long, long time that way. Or, you can blend the powder into a smoothie and just consume the entire bean for the health effects. Folgers and other low-end robusta coffees are bad news from a Bulletproof perspective.

  • Marvin S

    Thanks for this!! Made my own bulletproof coffee with Kerry Gold unsalted butter from TJ’s and it tastes so good and I’m feeling great! Not sure if it’s from the coffee or the benefits of the lymphatic massage I got.

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  • Liz

    I made two batches this morning and I can’t seem the get the coffee strong enough! The first time I used about 2.5 tbs of coffee grounds for 16oz of water and the second time I used 3.5 tbs for the same amount of water. Both times I felt like the coffee tasted somewhat diluted. Does anyone else have this problem? Do the butter and coconut oil (my replacement for MCT oil) cut through the coffee? I still think it tastes pretty good, but I would like to taste a bit more of the coffee. Help!

    • Dave Asprey

      I use 28 grams of coffee to 415ml of water, and the water is heated to 195-200 degrees. If you’re using a drip coffee maker, the water isn’t usually hot enough to brew proper coffee!

      • Gene

        So how do you brew your coffee? Do you use a special coffee maker?

        • Dave Asprey

          Pour over or French press!

        • Gene

          Do you filter the coffee afterwards to remove terpenes?

        • Dave Asprey

          It depends; paper filters remove some good stuff .

  • Christy

    Wow, this is simply amazing! And so energizing and satisfying, too! I love the taste of butter, but thought “hmm, butter in my coffee, I’m not so sure”.

    I amso very happy that I tried it this morning, because I am never going back!

    Thanks so much for sharing this!

  • Great article. Is there a special blender you prefer? Magic Bullet? Vita-Mix? Blendtec? Thanks for the info.

    • Dave Asprey

      Thank you! I prefer the Blend-tec or Vitamix. The Magic Bullet doesn’t work that well for coffee because the hot coffee is sealed in it, and the steam pressure pushes the coffee through the seals relatively quickly. I ruined one this way. Plus, the bigger blenders make the best foam. ?

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  • I did it with cocoa made with water…sorry my butter was salted and a spritz of stevia, the combo of sweet with salty is really gourmet. I could live on this stuff. Also, instead of a regular blender I used my immersion blender and mixed it right in the mug.

    • Dave Asprey

      Yes, if you mix salty sweet and chocolate, it’s really good. But salty coffee? Bleah

  • I didn’t catch the foam part…I’m going to go try it in my Ninja blender. ;o)

    • Dave Asprey

      Sadly immersion blenders don’t foam well without a whip

  • Welch

    is there a modified recipe for an espresso? or a double espresso? boom!

    • Dave Asprey

      Espresso works, but you need to melt the butter first. Not enough heat mass in the smaller shots to melt the butter!

  • Finally got my upgraded coffee in the mail and tried the bulletproof recipe with my girlfriend this morning. I loved it, but more importantly, she was impressed so I know it was really good.

  • Lisamariestein

    Hey, Dave! just ordered 4 bags of BF coffee after completing the bag you gave me at Paleofx 12. very lively. today I added a bit of coconut milk and pastured butter…and cinnamon. Mmmmm. smells like my moms old cinnamon rolls without the flour. I like the antiox bennies of cinnamon and it adds a sweetness, rounding out the natural acidity of the Guatemalan bean.

  • Tried with a steel stovetop espresso machine, Yeo Valley unsalted organic grass fed (get it in Waitrose UK folk) and a Blendtec. Very, very nice indeed!

  • carnecasa

    Inspired by my recent discovery of your site, I decided to try Bulletproof Coffee for 3 consecutive days last week. The mental effects were amazing. I have been off of coffee for about 5 years as well as virtually dairy free for about 3 years. I have had issues with dairy related to sinus problems for as long as I can remember. But, thinking that maybe I could tolerate some grass-fed butter and really wanting to see this work, I decided to run the experiment. I used Kerry Gold the first day and then a grass-fed ghee the next two days. On the fourth day, I woke up with my first my bout of sinusitis/allergic rhinitis (or whatever the hell it technically is) in about 3 years. I was not overtired or stressed prior to the experiment and I have been following a diet (ultra clean Paleo) that I would say is about 95% close to the Bulletproof Diet for the past 3 years. I desperately want to think something else triggered this and I wonder what your thoughts are

    • Dave Asprey

      Well, that’s a bummer. You may be VERY dairy allergic. Or you may be undergoing a herxheimer reaction. Run experiment again with just ghee. Use Xlear nasal spray during it to keep sinuses clean and reduce chances of infection.
      I’d consider a blood test to see if you’re really allergic to casein or if something else is going on. I know dozens of people who’ve had allergy relief from acupuncture or NAET. It’s worth exploring.
      If you want similar benefits, you can do coconut oil/cream with MCT oil in the coffee, then take 6 grams of butyric acid. Not as good for you as butter, but may be the solution for you.

      • carnecasa

        Dave,
        Muchas gracias for the thoughtful reply. I will try your suggestions. Thanks also for such great work. Almost finished all the podcasts…

      • Adam J

        My body sucks.

        I love everything that has to do with this subject that you teach, I think you’re brilliant but I don’t feel well, probably due to food allergies.

        First I had to eliminate dairy due to asthma with,although slight, but frightening, bronco-spasms.

        Then several green-end vegetables and grass-fed beef (possibly due to timothy-grass allergy) I just now also eliminated avocado, because of lg E-responses slighter, fortunately, than the above-mentioned.

        The dietary change on a positive note has given me fantastic body-temperature-retention and immune-defense, I used to get colds constantly, and I’m never cranky from hunger!

        Its driving me crazy however that more often than not I get slight, slight asthma every time I eat, even when I think I’m only having things I’ve been fine with individually and kept a food-log that I react by getting very subtle asthma/bronco-spasms.

        I know I’m supposed to keep a daily food log, and I will, but I’m suspecting delayed IgG-reactions like low energy, heart racing, pain on left side and fatigue (three doctors said my heart was fine).

        Can you, mr Asprey, please give me your opinion?

        Adam

    • TrueVision

      Carnecasa, have you looked into using a neti pot for your sinus issue? Use only the special salt they recommend, not table salt, or it will burn your tissues. You can add in hydrogen peroxide also, a tablespoon or 2. I have read people using Willard’s Water as a nasal spray in throat and nose has done wonders for numerous aliments.

      • carnecasa

        Thanks TrueVision. I have been using neti for years. In fact I use SinuPulse. I didn’t know about hydrogen peroxide or Willard’s Water though so thanks for that. Since my original post several months ago, I switched to grassfed ghee from Pure Indian Foods for my Bulletproof Coffee and have had not sinus issues since! I think I discovered my sensitivity is to casein for ghee is golden!

  • Linhares Lucio

    Hi,
    I used to do inttermitent fast and was going fine but now with ur bulletproof coffe it is much better, I am a professional MMA fighter and I need the energy to perform better. I have a question for u, can I use coconut butter instead of coconut oil and can I play with the ratio, doing for example 50/50?

    • Dave Asprey

      Hi Linhares – you’re the second MMA pro fighter I know who is on the Bulletproof program! You can use coconut butter vs oil, but I find that the average coconut butter has more toxins in it (from the fermentation process that’s used often to make it) than coconut oil. The highest performance you can get is by adding the MCT I recommend, which has 6x more C8,10 than coconut oil. It’s a big difference!

      • Linhares Lucio

        Thank u very much:)

      • Steve

        Dave get these guys on the show!

  • Jeffrey

    Major fan of the Bulletproof coffee. How long would it last in a thermos? Would the health benefits be depleted if its stored for about 4 hours? And how do I convince my wife this is healthy thing and not going to give me a heart attack since butter has a bad rap? – Jeff

    • Dave Asprey

      It lasts fine in a thermos; I do that a lot. You can shake it up to get the butter frothy again too!
      For you wife, send her to our blog, or get her a copy of Gary Taubes’ “Why We Get Fat.” She’ll be snacking on butter in no time too! ?

      • Jeffrey

        Thanks Dave! Appreciate it.

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  • Rhys Morgan

    So fucking stupid. Eat real food.

    • Dave Asprey

      Rhys, exactly. Everything on the BP diet is real food. It’s just hard to eat 20 thousand calories a day, even of bacon… 😉

    • Candace Lee

      Butter IS real food, so is coconut oil – so what WAS your point???

  • Heard you on a Gweek episode from a bit ago and bought the coffee and MTC before it was over. I’m excited. This Ikea whipper is like $2 in the actually store and seems to work great.
    http://www.amazon.com/IKEA-Produkt-Milk-Frother/dp/B002Y6FBU2/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3

  • Oh and my real question was: How many tablespoons of grounds do you put in for two cups? 2? 4?

    • Dave Asprey

      It’s hard to use tbsp. because grind density matters a lot. Fine ground will weigh more than coarse ground, and brew method matters. I use 28 grams of coffee in 450ml of water. ?

  • danna kinsky

    Dave, Thank you for your work. I recently met you at BIL and have been drinking your coffee since. I still get a bit of a stomach ache / headache and wondering if you might know why. I’m a long time vegetarian, and I drink your coffee with Lactaid milk and raw honey. I tried getting the butter, but all they had at whole foods (in Los Angeles) is lightly salted butter, and like you said, a crime. ( and yuck, i tried ).

    so my questions are:

    1. why still the stomach ache ?
    2. is it still ok, aka not harmful to the benefits to use Lactaid full (not low fat) milk and honey ?
    3. I had an idea and I was wondering your thought about it – I am still using a filter coffee machine and not an espresso machine. Can I brew one cup of coffee and several hours later, re-brew from the same beans ?
    4. lastly – do you have things you can do with the leftover beans ?
    I have been saving them, and wondering if you toss them / re-use them / re-purpose them. I have noticed after a week or so when left of the counter in a wooden bowl they became a bit moldy.
    5. Where can one find the correct butter if not at whole foods ?

    Thanks again !

  • JHunterW

    Hey there. I just made my first ever cup of bulletproof coffee using your upgraded bulletproof coffee….and wow! I have never liked coffee, but I am truly a believer now! I mixed in creatine and anircetam and have been just amazingly focused all day (studying for tests). I recall you mentioning that after you have gotten good and used to being in ketosis you could add a small amount of sugar to your coffee along with the sweetener (I use stevia) and would have the sugar high without the crash. I have been on the BP diet fully for 4 weeks (only had 2 splurge days so far) and cut sugar entirely out, dropped 10 pounds of nothing but fat, still have all my muscle, but I was considering the advantages to having that sugar high, especially in combination with bulletproof coffee for my early classes/tests. Do you think this would be acceptable and how much sugar is too much in the case of not getting a crash? Thanks so much!

    • Dave Asprey

      Sugar is not a good idea in the morning. You could do 2 tsp of raw honey a half hour before the coffee, but not in the coffee. Xylitol for sweet is ok though in the coffee.

      • danna kinsky

        How come no honey in the coffee ? Also, please reply to my questions underneath ===>

        • Dave Asprey

          Honey in hot coffee is not raw and it changes the metabolic effects of the meal. Anti ketogenic

        • danna kinsky

          I knew that honey can not be heated / boiled because it actually turns toxic, but the same people that told me that said its structure does not change when you put it in hot water / tea / coffee (and not microwave / heat it up ) — is this what you are referring to when you say anti ketogenic ?

        • Dave Asprey

          Simply that fructose in honey can shut down ketosis.

        • 100% agree! Better off changing your habits away from a sugar-based intake high. It takes a while to ween yourself off of the narcotic (sugar), but it can be done.

        • Zack_Leman

          I thought you said if you take 3 teaspoons of raw honey at night before sleep it would not shut down ketosis.

        • Steve

          bump… I’m doing the honey thing too because I haven’t yet figured out why low carb makes me sleep poorly

    • Dave Asprey

      That’s quite a stack! I’d take the creatine and aniracetam as pills/powder rather than mix in the coffee for flavor and heat stability though! ?

      • I agree with Dave. I am a HUGE fan of aniracetam. It’s best to make a separate concoction.

        Here’s what I do as a part of my morning ritual:

        1. A version of BP coffee – quad shot espresso, 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed butter, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1/8 c or less of heavy whipping cream, 1/8 coconut milk.

        2. Brain solution: 2 tablespoons of MCT Oil (The kind on upgraded self), 750mg Aniracetam, 250mg Pramiracetam, 1-2g of Choline Bitartrate, 250mg of caffeine
        b. DHEA, Acetyl l-carnitine, Fish Oil, Vit D, Multi-Vit

        3. Whey Isolate – 13g (Not a drop more to ensure not to agitate insulin levels. 5-10g of Creatine

        This is just in the morning. I eat nothing until 1, and when I do it’s sans carbs.

        I am always looking to dial in my routine – yet this is a bad-ass start of one. I will never start a day off without my routine – it makes such an incredible difference that it’s hard to put into words.

        Marc
        TheIdealState.com

  • I made Bulletproof Coffee for the first time this morning. I used Maui peaberry beans that I brought back from a recent trip, and a couple tablespoons of Kerrygold unsalted. It was fantastic; kept me satiated through a trail hike and about 4 hours. Great stuff.

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  • Marilyn Olmsted

    Hello everyone,
    Just got my coffee and have my first cup in hand….I added 1 tsp of sugar. Does that ruin the benefits? I usually drink my reg coffee with grass fed whole milk and 2tsp organic unprocessed cane sugar.

    • Niall F

      Hi Marilyn! Here’s my limited understanding and long winded answer…… Cortisol is the super morning time fat burner as long as insulin levels remain low. Skipping breakfast (Intermittent Fasting) ensures that there’s no spike in morning insulin as a result of eating lots of carbs but having a Bulletproof coffee for breakfast also doesn’t result in an insulin spike and in fact speeds up the whole fat burning process (in addition to lots of other benefits).

      So, very simplistically, I believe that by adding sugar it will spike the insulin secretion and thus put a halt to all the good work being done by the cortisol.

      Then again, I could be way off the mark!! Would love to hear from someone else on this.

      Here’s a very good blog from a guy that comments here a lot, …http://theidealstate.com/nutrition/skip-breakfast-lose-weight/

      • Dave Asprey

        Niall is right!

        • Yeah, I heard that guy is super intelligent and even more handsome…. Major love to my boy Dave Asprey. Dave is one of maybe three guys that continually produce incredible value-added content within my network.

          Bulletproof Coffee morning intake, in my opinion, is a MUST application with regards to building an overall critical kick-ass wellness strategy. It is a MUST for those professionals that wish to utilize enhanced cognition while at the same time enjoying immense amounts of energy and weight loss.

  • Niall F

    Sorry for taking so long to show my appreciation, but thanks so much to Dave and Armi for making an exception and getting some Bulletproof Coffee Beans across to the land of unsalted Kerrygold (actually unsalted Avonmore is more popular over here!!!

    Many a delicious coffee was had and very much appreciated!!

    • Dave Asprey

      So glad u liked Niall!

  • Fj

    as always i approach new stuff with an open mind and a tad of healthy skepticism, this being no exception

    i just tried my first cup of coffee using the bulletproof method…

    all i can say is wow!

    jeff in miami

    • Dave Asprey

      FJ, you’re not alone! Most people are skeptical of this until they try it. I can’t describe my apprehension when I first threw a chunk of butter into my coffee in the blender. One taste had me convinced…but it was a hurdle to try. ?

  • Peter Moeller

    I was kinda wondering.. Is there a specific reason that salted butter is a crime?.. in Denmark grass-fed butter is imposible to buy.. Only salted grass-fed butter with an amount of 1,2 % salt.. But I have to say.. it taste wonderful and I have all rdy lost 3 kg (6.6 lbs) in 3 weeks.. So.. Is there anything else except the taste that makes it a crime?..
    And btw.. thx for a great recipe!.. It is well-used in Denmark!

    • Dave Asprey

      Hi Peter! So glad you’re enjoying Bulletproof Coffee. The only problem with salted butter is that it doesn’t taste as good in coffee. Feel free to have all the salted butter you like!

      • Luluweezie

        I accidentally used salted butter today and didn’t like the taste of saltiness in my coffee, so I added a bit of maple syrup (this won’t work if you’re fasting, I guess), and it tasted like kettle corn — salty/sweet. Really yummy!!

        • Dave Asprey

          Wow!! Tempting for dessert! 😉

          Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

  • Joe

    I just started trying this 2 mornings ago I love the tast but no noticeable changes in energy. I am only 25 and have always been a morning person. I also before this used to have coffee and protein powder every morning. Anyways I was wondering the science for this and if adding protein in it would be fine? I know protein also triggers mTOR. Along with the science of the coffee I was wondering for studies on how it’s possible to eat so many cal. Without getting fat? Thanks
    Joe

    • Dave Asprey

      Coffee inhibits mTOR; it doesn’t trigger it. It’s the rebound of mTOR when the coffee and fast wear off together that triggers the fat loss and muscle gain!
      It’s possible to eat this many calories because calories don’t make you fat. Bad calories make you fat. Toxins make you fat. But calories in themselves are a very poor way of predicting what food will do to your weight. Ten calories of arsenic-laced snake venom may kill you even though it’s “protein”. Precision in choice of calories is key.

      • What an interesting idea: coffee inhibits mTOR but then mTOR rebounds. Do you have a study you can quickly find with this idea? I’ll try to look for one later as well.

        • Dave Asprey

          It’s referenced on the Upgraded Coffee page!

      • Joe

        Ok that makes sense I’ve always been from the cal is a cal camp. Are there any studies on the poisens in unhealthy food that contribute to more fat than calories? I guess I’m a nerd and I like to read the studies and research. Also your body isn’t really in a true fast with all the calories from butter is it wouldn’t it then be in the fed state? This is all pretty new to me I’ve been reading other books on fasting recently as well. I’m sorry for all the questions just really interested I’ve been trying to become a healthier person and so I find all of this very interesting.

        • Dave Asprey

          There are tons of studies. Look at the posts “It’s not the calories stupid” and the grass-fed series. In short, omega 6 and mycotoxins and xenoestrogens are all major issues.
          Fasting with only fat gives you the benefits of fasting but stronger ketosis and more resilience. You can call it fasting or not; the effect is the same. ?

  • Joe

    Would adding whey protein to my bullet proof coffee render it useless or make it not have as great of an effect on my health?

    • I believe he addressed this in another comment by saying that he sometimes adds whey after the coffee has cooled (to avoid denaturing) and to blend the why lightly, if at all, to avoid damaging the fragile microfractions.

  • You’re advocating the ingestion of over 40 grams of saturated fat(which is above the recommend daily intake) in one sitting, which has been shown in multiple scientific studies in rats and humans to increase the rate of cognitive decline in individuals.

    • Multiple scientific studies, eh? Cite one.

        • The link goes to a site that requires registration, which I presume costs money, so I didn’t pursue it. But even without reading the ‘study’, I can guess what vendor the ‘researchers’ used for their high-fat rat chow: Purina Test Diet. Which means that the ‘researchers’ proved that Crisco negatively affects cognitive function in rats, and is known to be toxic to humans. Which I already knew.

        • Without having access to the full text, there is one obvious problem with this study:

          It’s in rats, not people. Rats metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins differently than people. This is also why the rodent research on fructose is meaningless for humans.

          It’s also likely the rats were eating other junk with the saturated fat which could also cause mental impairment.

          Do you have any human studies showing saturated fat causes cognitive impairment?

        • Yaniv

          I would be interesting to here people’s thoughts on this study:
          http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16257476 which includes Human trials.

        • Sevren

          Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of dietary fat and the present results underscore the importance of evidence that seniors with marginal levels of nutrient intake often perform poorly on tests of cognitive function, and are at increased risk for various forms of dementia

          Related studies showed that these effects were modulated by concentration of fat, environmental influences, and treatment with glucose
          These quotes were from the study cited. A few points:
          1: Humans are not rats. The effects of any given factor in a study on the health of a rat will not correlate directly with the effects of the same protocal in humans.
          2:The are other factors involved than just dietary fat intake such as poor overall nutrient intake and environmental influences which are not cited. The study(at least the abstact) therefore tells us very little about the direct affect of saturated fat on on cognitive function. It is at best a correlation, not a causeation

        • Howard Lee Harkness

          A rat study. Apparently you are not aware of the ingredients in the standard Atkins-bashing recipe for rat chow. It’s called 5TJP, and it’s primary fat is Crisco. Which proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that…

          PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL IS BAD FOR RATS.

          Period.

          Please try again.

    • Dave Asprey

      That’s an awfully large blanket statement. Whoever wrote those recommendations didn’t understand that different lengths of saturated fat have different effects. MCT and SCT oils – like in butter and coconut – have different effects. The “low saturated fat” recommendations are not borne out in real experiments!

    • Care to provide a reference?

    • HomebirthMidwife

      Chris, I don’t believe there are any studies coming to these conclusions you state that are using the saturated fat from GRASSFED, pastured animals. Can you please post them, because all the ones I know of that vilify saturated fat and blame it for heart disease (which has since been debunked) only reference grain/corn-fed animal fats. Completely different products nutritionally. The diminishment of healthy fat intake (and the increase of transfat and sugars) by humans has actually contributed to cognitive declines, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

  • danna kinsky

    is it still ok, aka not harmful to the benefits to use Lactaid full (not low fat) milk ?

    • Dave Asprey

      Lactaid is still full of casein and the other problems with milk. Take probiotics instead of drinking lactaid!

      • danna kinsky

        The reason for lactaid milk is not for the probiotics in them, but for the milk itself. i still prefer that taste of the grass fed unsalted butter in the coffee — so even if i add butter, i prefer to also add milk. is regular milk better than lactaid milk or is any milk no good unless its raw milk ? ?

        • Dave Asprey

          If its not raw milk, don’t drink it!

  • danna kinsky

    Can I brew one cup of coffee and several hours later, re-brew from the same beans: With a filter machine or a stovetop espresso maker ?

    • Dave Asprey

      You can, but it will taste quite bad. Better to brew 2 cups, and save the hot coffee in a jar for later drinking, either iced or reheated.

      • danna kinsky

        i tried it, it tastes very weak in comparison, but not bad… i don’t mind weak coffee personally, i actually prefer it… (weird, i know) – am i still getting the same amount of benefits from the weak coffee as from a new fresh cup ?

        • Dave Asprey

          You’re getting less benefits that way too. ;(

  • Lucas Marina74

    would a person get the same benefits by using coconut oil instead of mct oil?

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  • J W

    Hello,

    Can I make my green tea, possibly matcha, bulletproof instead of coffee? I am not really a coffee person. Is there a reason why I should try this with coffee and not green tea?

    • Dave Asprey

      Green tea and coffee are both good. They have different and sometimes overlapping benefits. Go for it!

  • Sourpusscandy

    How I do it: boil water, brew coffee in a french press, stir. in a bullet cup (blender) add 1tbs coconut oil, 1-2tbs butter, 3 oz half&half, put melitta filter/cone ontop of that, filter the coffee into the bullet cup, about 6 oz, blend that, let the rest of the coffee filter into a mug or two, pour the melted blended fat & coffee into the mugs of brewed coffee. minimal heat loss. oh wow I love this stuff!

    • Dave Asprey

      Sounds delicious! Why the half & half? The sugar and inflammatory proteins aren’t going to help you, and it’s probably not even noticeable as a flavor enhancer.

  • K Davis

    I’ve recently begun the Bulletproof Diet combined with the Intermittent Fasting protocol. I also have a condition called Interstitial Cystitis and drinking coffee can give me bladder pain. I want to get the best results possible for fat loss. Here are my two questions:

    1. Taking the supplement Prelief with coffee reduces eliminates bladder pain for me, if I take it with Bulletproof Coffee will it adversely affect the fast or fat loss? It contains Calcium glycerophosphate and magnesium stearate.
    2. Would I be able to get the exact same results from green tea with butter and MCT oil, or would the effect be less dramatic? If they produce the *same* results – what kind of green tea should I be looking for? Brands?

    Thanks!

    • Dave Asprey

      The prelief supplement seems ok to me. If it’s anti-acid, take it an hour after the coffee. Green tea doesn’t work exactly the same way but it does work. High quality green tea from Japan is your best bet.

    • CV

      I had Interstitial Cystitis for years before being properly diagnosed this year in Feb 2012. It was bad I couldn’t leave the house for years to hardly do anything, so much pain! My doctor told me to take a bunch of stuff and Prelief. I ignored her advice and I ate frozen wild blueberries in the mornings and drank nettle tea infusions and stopped consuming acidic foods as frequently (onions, tomatoes, pineapple, etc) for 2 months and my body was able to heal. I would NOT recommend Prelief as it messes with the hydrochloric acid in your stomach. It also is a calcium supplement too, wasn’t there a big snafoo recently about calcium supplements increasing the risk of heart attacks? The only reason you need Prelief is so you can keep eating acidic foods which irritates the bladder linings in some people with IC. If you just stop eating those acidic foods its not necessary to take. Well I got better in less than 2 months, and have not had a relapse. I cannot believe I no longer have to make plans around the bathroom!

      I have since learned that blueberries help repair nerve damage, no wonder I felt better when eating them! Nettle tea (dried nettle LEAVES not the root) (Buy in bulk from Mountain Rose Herbs in bulk of 1 lb increments, weigh 1 oz and steep in 1 quart of boiling water for 4+ hours, I make at night and steep while sleeping.) You then strain and drink and do this daily so you will need 4 lbs worth for 2 months. Within a few days you should feel relief and keep drinking it, nettle has amazing health benefits its a shame more health nut paleo/raw vegans/etc don’t rely on the help of herbs and instead use supplements. Nettle IS a superfood and its native to North America! 😛

      I wish you the best and I hope you see this message. At first the nettle might seem like it is not helping as it has a diuretic effect as its cleaning the body but since I now drink the tea daily as it is mineral rich and delicious I have noticed a huge difference and it does not make me need to use the bathroom frequently anymore. I used to have psoriasis too and it has helped heal old scars on my skin since ingesting it for 4 months, its truly a great ally to have!

      • Dave Asprey

        What awesome sharing of what works!

        Green tea is good but not the same as coffee on MTOR. Prelief is not a good idea as its calcium, but a magnesium oxide capsule may work. Adding fat will help, as it gives the natural acid in your stomach something to emulsify. Staying low carb and eating VERY green on the BP diet could help. Self experimenting to see what works is important. Listen to your body!

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  • Wendy

    I love my Bulletproof Coffee… but with summer coming up, have you figured out a way to make it cold? I have tried to put ice it in and the butter comes out of suspension. Then only thing I can come up with is to make it in an ice cream maker but then that doesn’t make it very quick in the morning….

    • Dave Asprey

      Your order of mixing is off!

      Blend butter with a small amount of hot coffee and MCT. Add ice and more cooled coffee (or just use hot coffee with butter, then add ice). It won’t work without the MCT.

      • Wendy

        I pretty much dump it all in while I wait for the coffee to brew, then I put that in and let the Vitamix sort it out!! Thanks!!

        • Dave Asprey

          Yep, a wonder blender helps a lot ( I use a Blendtec!)

  • Is the Bulletproof coffee contraindicated for those with adrenal issues or Hashimoto’s?

    Is it better to use a paper filter or not? I have a gold filter.

    Are you still offering a special for those buying an emWave?

    • Dave Asprey

      If you have adrenal problems or Hashimotos, you should work with your doctor. I’ve definitely had adrenal burnout (see my video on hacking information overload) and have recovered from stressed adrenal states while drinking one large cup of Upgraded Coffee in the morning, Bulletproof style. The adrenal stressors in coffee largely come from the negative things in coffee. A clean cup of coffee doesn’t have the same effect on your adrenals as a bad cup of coffee. Depending on the state of your adrenals, what else you’re doing to take care of yourself, and your own response to coffee (or any other supplement or food), you should evaluate and decide. I was off coffee for several years before I figured this out.
      I completely reversed my Hashimoto’s by strictly giving up gluten, while at the same time drinking my Upgraded Coffee beans. The quality of the beans matters here. There is cross reactivity between mycotoxin and gluten; mycotoxin exposure can trigger gluten sensitivity itself. I found this in my own experience, and Dr. Shoemaker writes about it too.

      • Such an important idea that I had not imagined until The Bulletproof Executive, Dave Asprey. Reduce mycotoxins and we reduce food sensitivities along with overall stress.

      • Adlock Hungry

        Holy Crap!!! Light bulb moment! I’ve had a host of food intolerances/sensitivities arise since about my early to mid 30’s (I’m 40 now). It started with the primary grains (wheat, barley, rye, etc), but has spread (at least by way of sequential self-discovery) to almost anything grain-like, all legumes, all squash (and probably their relatives, cucumbers & melons), and all nuts. Plus an allergy panel that singled out avocado, casein & ginger among other more minor things. Mid-30’s is about when I started drinking coffee regularly, but I was also a grain/carb-aholic throughout youth including my twenties (endurance athlete). I always assumed that all the grain consumption took its toll, thus leading to my current state. Does the cross reactivity of mycotoxin mean it could CAUSE gluten sensitivity or only that it will also provoke the same immune response?

        2nd Question: I’m what you’d call a “hard gainer” who will be perpetually lean no matter what my food choices or amounts. Given my above conditions I’d like to try out the BP Coffee not for weight loss, obviously, but for the healthiest possible choice of something that I really love and would prefer not to give up (I’ve given up enough things fergoonnessake!). I would like to consume it along with my typical giant meal in the morning (eggs + sometimes sweet potato + sometimes bacon, or sometimes a hearty stew/shepherd’s pie), with the benefit of the extra calories I need since, like I said, I am a skinny mofo, and I work out a lot. Whatdya think?
        Cheers?

    • Dave Asprey

      There are two ways to make the coffee that work.
      The gold filter method maximizes cafestrol and kawehol which have anti-inflammatory effects in the brain, but they also raise LDL cholesterol (in my mind, this is not a problem, as it doesn’t raise oxidized cholesterol, and cholesterol is useful in the body for many things as we write about extensively on the site). People with ADD or ADHD in particular may feel a noticeable difference from using a gold filter.
      The paper filter method removes these substances. Your cholesterol doesn’t rise, but you don’t get the benefits of them either.
      I prefer the taste of paper filtered pourover Hario V60 brewed coffee, but I prefer the cognitive effects of a gold filter.
      If you’re drinking normal (low) quality coffee, I recommend paper filtering all the time. If you’re drinking clean coffee like Upgraded Coffee, the gold filter is a good choice. Either is ok; we’re talking smaller differences here.

      • Mark Na

        Is there something special about gold or would a French press with a stainless steel filter work just as well for someone with ADHD? Thank you

  • Dave,

    Thanks so much for the speedy reply!
    So, you’re saying that the gold filter will be better for ADD/ADHD?
    I agree about the taste, less bitterness, when using a paper filter, but worth foregoing this for the increased cafestrol.

    Thanks also for connecting the dots between gluten and Hashimoto’s- I’ve been learning about this, and the imperative to use the Upgraded coffee in this situation.

    I gave up drinking coffee 26 years ago b/c it made me jittery, tense, obnoxious and completely derailed my spiritual life. I’m encouraged to hear about your experiences using very pure beans and the bulletproof recipe. I love the taste of coffee but wasn’t willing to “pay the price” for drinking it. I am a primal/paleo believer and I’m thrilled to know about Paleo 2.0!

    I’m in the Bay Area too. How long does shipping take?

    I have tremendous appreciation for your dedication to your upgrading yourself and sharing the results with others as it dovetails beautifully with my own dedication to upgrading myself and sharing the opportunities with others. If you’re curious, you can read about it at http://tinyurl.com/7rrnuog

  • In the shopping cart there’s a space for a coupon code…..where would I find a coupon code?
    thanks!

    • Dave Asprey

      At live events I sometimes provide a coupon code! None are running right now.

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  • Dave B

    Is there any other reason, apart from personal taste, not to use salted grass fed butter? I have tried it with both just out of curiosity and i actually prefer salted kerrygold in my coffee.

    • Dave Asprey

      Yes. The unsalted Kerry Gold is cultured; the salted is not. More culture = more butyrate!

      • Dave B

        Thanks, unsalted it is, i have to keep my colon happy :)

        • I put sea salt in when I’m blending because I prefer it salted too. :)

  • Vanessa Christensen

    Just ordered bulletproof coffee beans and MCT oil; I can’t WAIT for it to arrive so I can start my day out with what sounds like the best cup of coffee ever!

    • Dave Asprey

      Thank you Vanessa! ?

  • gwelch

    you drink this every morning or only on days you are intermittent fasting?

    • every morning! But if you aren’t fasting, feel free to have a meal sooner than the afternoon.

  • Sebastian

    Hey – I live in Switzerland and as Switzerland is pretty protectionist about agriculturual products it is impossible to buy any strictly grass-fed butter here. Shoud I stick to cockonut oil/milk, olive oil and the other things on your list or is butter still an option ?

  • I know you mention xylitol is ok in the coffee, but you don’t mention stevia. I know stevia is green on the bulletproof diet, but does it ruin the ketosis? I’m having a hard time with the bitterness of the coffee without some sweetener.

    • Dave Asprey

      Stevia is just fine if you like the taste!

  • Thanks so much for this! My late husband loved coffee, and so do I (too a lesser extent). Since I am the only one left for my kids I really want to live. And this breakfast sounds not only healthy but enjoyable! I discovered low carbing just this feb. which has made me so much more present (I gained 2 hours a day in being awake) but I feel also adds to longevity. It doesn’t seem so expensive when it replaces what used to be Kashi cereal and vanilla soy milk too me :) I feel like the 65% carb diet suggested by the govt. is really bad, and my family learned the hard way. However I lost 3 BMI points in 2 months from an already healthy 24.7 with no effort and food I love.

    I already use (salted) butter in cooking, so I’ll stop that. And just get this good butter for coffee

    I also save my bacon grease it saves $ in cooking oils. so Ill use that if I need a salted fat. (Grilling chicken, yum)

    Thanks, this should help my college studies as well (I’m 26 in college) A tastier cram session methinks.

  • Liliankmh

    Hey there! Love the taste of the upgraded coffee prepared according to this recipe, and love the energy boost from the MCT oil.

    For a female wishing to drop those last 10 lbs or so, would you still recomend these amounts and ratios of oils, or perhaps go a bit easier on the butter portion of the recipe?
    Thanks for any clarification and suggestions!
    Lil

  • Phillips66sb

    Bullshit

  • Vbstudent2000

    What speed on the blender? I have a vitamix. I’ve been doing it on super high and it doesn’t get froathy.

    • Dave Asprey

      Weird – not enough butter? I get froth on super high Blendtec.

      • Vbstudent2000

        Ok I will try again tomorrow. Is 30 seconds too long?

        • Dave Asprey

          I do about 20-30 seconds. Not too long I think. More butter maybe?

        • Vbstudent2000

          I was doing it too long then perhaps. Came out GREAT today. Just ordered MCT oil too. Thanks Dave.

  • Chris Shade

    You want Ox Bile, not Betaine HCl for the butter. Ox Bile is for fats and Betaine HCl is for proteins. Awesome idea though. I will try.

    • Dave Asprey

      Uh, no! Betaine helps emulsify too.

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  • Gladina

    Just a quick question regarding source of coffee. For now I am not able to order online your awesome coffee, but have found a brand called Magic Volcano. It is single source and hand picked beans. They aren’t wash pressed (sun dried), but so far I haven’t had head ache, jitters or any bad GI problems….so is still OK in the meantime? Btw, it DOES taste very good with no gross aftertaste.

    p.s. I tested some Nestcafe instant coffee and I wanted to ‘test’ any bad effects. Wow…after over a month of no diarrhea problem…guess what…yup! I felt so crappy for that whole day and even on into the next day…WOW!

    Thanks for all your good work!

    • Dave Asprey

      Natural process (sun dried) is usually higher toxin than washed, but if you feel good, that’s what matters most.

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  • Elai

    Hey how many shots of espresso would you say your 500ml of coffee is? 2 shots, 4 shots? Any special advantages to having it right away or later from a thermos?

    • Dave Asprey

      Probably 3-4

  • Vertun2002

    Just got my “Upgraded coffee”, played around with the recipe and came up with this:
    2 shots of Upgraded espresso
    1/2 can of coconut milk
    1/2 stick of grass fed unsalted butter

    Brew, blend, drink!
    OMG! it’s like coffee on steroids that tastes like heaven!

    • Dave Asprey

      “coffee on steroids” love it!

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  • Cheryl

    While I wait for the coffee to arrive, can you use organic coffee from Whole Foods?

    • Dave Asprey

      I’ve never had good luck with WF organic coffee. Try a local coffee shop with a roaster or at least lots of tattoos! ?

  • m. bouvier

    dave,

    i was wondering what your take would be on tweaking the recipe by subing coconut oil for MCT oil? you’d still be getting those quick burning MCT’s right? but with the added benefit of lauric acid. i’ve been putting a tbsp of coconut oil in my coffee in he mornings for the last year but i really think kerrygold is the power packed ingrediant here, and is what really keeps the hunger at bay (making you feel bulletproof) but what’s your take on coconut oil vs. straight MCT oil?

    • Dave Asprey

      You can use coconut oil without harm, but you need to take 6 tablespoons of coconut oil to equal one of the MCT I recommend. They are not the same thing!

      • Fred

        So 6 tablespoons of coconut oil == 30 g of MCT as per the recipe?

        • Dave Asprey

          No; to equal my Mct dose you need 6x what I use, or 180 grams of coconut oil, which is somewhere close to 6Tbs I think.
          You will probably poop on yourself if you eat that much coconut oil and butter at once. 😉
          Sent from my nobile phone. You understand….

  • guest123

    What about ghee instead of butter?

  • Bill

    Dave, what coffee maker do you use? I have been searching and searching and can’t find one with a consistent high rating.

    • Dave Asprey

      I prefer French press or Hario V60

  • Jcsingsalot

    I just received my BP coffee and I am excited to try it! I’ve never Jenn very good at brewing my own coffee though. Do you think you could break down exactly how you would brew it with the amount of beans, water, etc. I typically use a French press without paper, how would I use it with paper and how about in a regular coffee pot? Since I’m the only coffee drinker in my house can I make 2 days worth and keep it in the fridge or will that damage it? Thanks!

    • Jcsingsalot

      Oops, that would be “been” not “Jenn very good”. :)

  • Paleo-Pommie

    Hi, I’ve just made my morning coffee as per your suggestions (without the MCT oil). I was a bit nervous drinking coffee with butter! But have to say that it was absolutely delicious and I’m going to have my morning coffee like this every morning.

  • gwelch3

    Dave, would one drink this every morning or only on days during intermittent fasting? (i.e. IF 3-4x / week)
    thanks!

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  • Jared

    I have been making this coffee for a week exactly as you make it (your beans, French press, lots of butter, 1-2 tbsp mtc). It’s great.

    It might be a coincidence, but it might have helped me play the best golf of my life. I didn’t make this connection until I was looking at your site today. I am in a golf league that plays 9 holes on Wed. In the past three years, I am usually around 50. Yesterday shot a 42 and pared 6 out of 9, and two bogeys. It was by far the best round of my life.

    Also, is it cool to just eat a ton of Kerry Gold? I’ve been making 3 scrambled eggs in about 4tbsp butter, which works really well. The butter is soaked up in the eggs and they are incredible with sea salt. How much is too much though?

    • Dave Asprey

      Welcome to being bulletproof Jared! That was your brain being turned on all the way – just your hardware finally working. Wait until we get into software upgrades! Secret butter powers do extend to golf…
      I eat as much butter or ghee as my body wants with zero concerns about it.

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  • How important is the actual coffee. What if I had 200mg caffeine, 80g of cerigold, and MC oil, all separately in the morning, or with green tea or something, I cannot be 100% sure that coffee I buy will be 100% mold free, also not too crazy about coffee…

    • Dave Asprey

      Pretty important actually. Coffee has a lot more going on than just caffeine.

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  • Branden

    Just made this and I am hooked! The only problem is I want another. If on a Keto diet how many can I get away with in a day?

    • Dave Asprey

      No limit as long as you can sleep!

  • Gen

    Hi! I was just wondering what your thoughts on Philz brand coffee beans are? I’ve been a big fan ever since I’ve had my first cup and generally can’t stand the other stuff now anyway (not that I’ve tried your brand yet). Thanks! :)

    P.S. I have just made a cup of it in the French Press and did the grass-fed butter w/ a scoop of Stevia and am really enjoying this cup right now. Looking forward to easing myself into this lifestyle!

    • Dave Asprey

      I have had Philz and know Phil is a stand-up guy. Their coffee tastes good…but it’s all blended. Blends dramatically increase the odds that some less than stellar (and clean/mold free) beans are in your cup. Single-estate will always lower your risks. So I count Philz as “people who care about quality coffee and are good for the community” but not in the “people who produce scrupulously clean low mycotoxin coffee” bucket. I don’t drink it because it gives me a headache. Your mileage may vary. ?

  • Paul Hampton

    Hi Dave

    Bought myself an awesome bean-to-cup coffee machine and had my first Bulletproof coffee yesterday using some of your recommended coffee beans, MCT oil and some raw biodynamic grass-fed butter from my local farm shop (UK).

    I actually noticed a marked improvement in my cognitive function – I wasn’t expecting such a definitive effect – certainly not after one cup!

    My question – I drank the coffee at 9am, and didn’t feel hungry for about six hours afterwards. That was despite a 90 minute heavy weight training session and a run! Do you also experience such a long feeling of satiety after drinking bulletproof coffee? If so, do you just make yourself eat or actually wait until you are hungry?

    Thanks for your help bud.

    Paul

    • Dave Asprey

      Welcome to being bulletproof! Instant results the first day. ? Yes, it satisfies like nothing else. I usually wait until I’m hungry, about 6-8 hours, following the BP Intermittent Fasting protocol.
      You will get used to feeling this way, and you won’t want to go back. I’m jealous of your butter – sounds awesome. Biodynamic food is always a little better in my experience.

  • Sheshredss

    Hey there! I love this post and can’t wait to try! I’m curious to know more about the coffee as I’ve seen the Prop___ signs at Starbucks etc. Is there a brand of “good” coffee that you can recommend? Can I count on anything local as usual? Last thing- what about adding butter butter AND nut butter? Thanks!!! http://Www.sheshredss.com.

    • Dave Asprey

      The only brand of coffee I’ve ever found that consistently is low toxin is Upgraded Coffee, here on the site. I created it because I wanted to drink it. ?

    • Dave Asprey

      The only brand of coffee I’ve ever found that consistently is low toxin is Upgraded Coffee, here on the site. I created it because I wanted to drink it. ?

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  • I got some Kerrygold unsalted butter, and am waiting on our coffee beans to arrive… until then, I’m using it with some good coffee we get from the co op… and, I’m surprised that this is drinkable!

  • Lmow

    Just had my first cup of bullet-proof coffee. It was delicious, as promised, but I’m not even remotely satiated and I don’t have the amazing amounts of energy I expected. I usually drink a quad shot espresso in the morning, so I’m not sure this is enough caffeine for me. Would the Upgraded Coffee make a difference? As a person with hypoglycemia, I was really looking forward to the possibility of more sustained blood sugar.

    Thoughts? What can I tweak for better results?

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  • lamaddalena

    Dave, I have purchased and consumed several bottles of the MCT oil you recommend but wonder why your preferred brand is so much more expensive than the NOW brand. I see no difference in the labeling. Second question: I would like to make your coffee using a Moka (the tiny coffee maker than Italians use—just add water and espresso grind). Will I lose any benefits? I hate to have to buy yet another coffee maker, ala, a french press.

    Many thanks for responding!

    • Dave Asprey

      Your coffee maker is fine!

      The MCT we recommend is pharmaceutical grade and a different density than the cheap stuff. Some brands use a mix of the 4 lengths of MCT oils, but the one we recommend is almost 100% the C8, C10 lengths (capric and caprylic) that are most important.

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  • Soozahne

    Hi Dave. I’ve been drinking and enjoying the bulletproof coffee for about a week now. This weekend I was able to get my hands on some raw grass fed cream. It’s thick, has the consistency of say peanutbutter or something. Heavy. I tried it in the coffee and absolutely loved it. Do u think this would be an acceptable substitute for the butter? Nutritionaly similar? Since it’s raw and grass fed would the denatured cassein proteins you speak about in the post still be an issue? Would love your input. Thanks for putting me on to this!

    • Dave Asprey

      You’re fine if not casein sensitive, but hit coffee cooks raw milk. Butter has more butyrate too!

      • Paul Khosla

        Hi Dave, my first post here. Just started a on your diet. Had my Gallbladder removed 20 years ago. Should I be concerned about the high fat content in the coffee and diet?

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  • Carlroehrich

    Dear Bulletproof Executive,

    Greetings! I am the Sonic Dreamer, and one of the things I am is a musician. I noticed a *marked* improvement in my creativity as well as my ability to sightread a piece on the piano (sightreading means sitting down and playing a piece of music, which you have never seen before) after drinking my very first cup of coffee with nearly 3 tablespoons of Kerrygold unsalted butter. Thank you for making me a believer! I have ordered the MCT oil, and will begin adding that as well.
    I have a few questions for you:

    1. Is there a difference (benefits, etc) to how fine the coffee beans are ground? Is there a threshold where benefits begin to decrease, for example?

    2. I can not find any definitive proof as to which is better overall: Paper filters or mesh filters. As for taste, paper wins handily. Would you explain the ‘hacking’ benefits of non-disposable filters?

    3. I have yet to find a different brand of grass-fed, unsalted butter here in New Haven, CT. Have you tried (or even heard of) any other brands?

    Thanks!

  • GFox

    Hi Team BPE. Few questions:
    1. Can I just get a definitive answer on this, please: If I am not a coffee drinker at all but a green tea drinker is the recommendation that I actually start drinking this super-duper coffee? I’m game if that is the case.
    2. I take it MCT oil can be kept in the fridge and will not solidify?
    3. Is Anchor butter really a reasonable second choice to Kerry Gold? It is so widely available an “commercial” I guess that would surprise me.
    4. Would ghee from grass-fed butter always be preferable to just grass-fed butter?
    5. Been 95% Paleo for two years.I have increased my butter intake to about a third of a stick a day in the last two weeks. I think I have gotten a bit less lean. Is it possible that some people have to be more active in order to drink butter without adverse effects on body fat %?

    Many thanks,
    GFox

  • Adlock Hungry

    Tried the recipe today with Taylor Maid single origin stuff, Sierra Nevada Vat-cultured Butter, and Coconut oil. Fantastic! Can’t wait to try it “as Question:
    I’m what is referred to in the fitness world as a “hard-gainer”. I am very lean and thin with or without exercise, no matter what I eat and no matter the quantity. Since I do exercise rather substantially (CrossFit) and have such a naturally lean physique I don’t avoid carbs and I don’t do intermittent fasting. Can I still presume to benefit from this tasty beverage even if I have my eggs, bacon & sweet potato in the morning?

    Thanks.

    • Adlock Hungry

      Should say “as prescribed” up there. Don’t know what happened.

    • Josh

      depending on how many carbs you eat, your body might not be in fat-burning mode. personally i think diet is 4-6x more important for physiological optimization than exercise.

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  • memria

    I just ordered my Uprgaded coffee, and can’t wait to get started on this BP diet plan. My sister is super skeptical about this whole thing and I hope I can prove her wrong!

  • Marky Mark

    I’ve just received my Bullet Proof Coffee in the post and I’m looking forward to getting the best kick start possible. Bring it on!

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  • I’m definitely going to try this out and grab some of the UN-salted grass fed butter… I also need to switch up the coffee I have as well.. while I don’t drink coffee often, it’s usually from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts and I expect that it’s not the mold-free beans… thanks for the heads up!

  • Prav Persaud

    So what were u doing at Mt. Kailash ? We’re u doing a pilgrimage ? It is one of the holiest places on earth for Hindu’s :)

    How was ur experience ?

    • Dave Asprey

      I walked around Mt. Kailash but did it after the pilgrimage season ended, when it was -10 degrees f. Did it after 10 days at a Buddhist monastery. It was amazing!

  • Laura Burks

    Wondering if it still has that “coffee” taste? I like creamer to get rid of that edge :/

  • Brandon Branch

    Just tried this a minute ago but added a teaspoon of dark cocoa powder to it like I do with all my coffee. This might be the best cup of coffee I’ve ever had.

    • Dave Asprey

      Wait until you try Upgraded Chocolate Powder in it!

  • Girl

    I’m getting confused with all these comments to such a short and (with respect) un-detailed article. From some of the comments I read, there seems to be a ‘pack’ that can be purchased (the ‘right’ coffee & other ingredients to make this BulletProof Coffee).. but where is the link to buy the stuff? Also, is this a ‘weight loss’ method? There seems to also be some confusion as to what EXACTLY this BulletProof Coffee is supposed to be for?

    I’m confused. Please write another article with more details about this idea. IE: Why it is ‘good’; Is it for weight loss?; What are the exact ingredients and the amount to be used daily?; Where (online or off) can I purchase the ingredients; and so on..

    Thank you – I need more clarification and details on this interesting yet confusing theory. PS: I’d like to lose or maintain weigh and to build muscle tone. Is this for me or not?

    Also, from what I’ve read (I’ve read this entire page) – it seems this is complicated and gets more complicated when reading all the comments.

    Thanks for any help.

    • You can buy the coffee from his store,

      http://www.upgradedself.com/

      And Kerrygold butter may be in your local organic store.

      • JC

        I’ve found Kerrygold at Walmart.

    • It *can* be a weight loss method depending on your body. I’ve lost a good 15 lbs on it. It does this mainly by inducing ketosis in your body by reducing the amount of carbohydrates you ingest during the day. Also, by eating a large volume of fats the glycemic load of the foods you eat (e.g. how much they spike your blood glucose and thereby your insulin which directly affects your body’s fat storage) is greatly reduced, thereby significantly helping weight loss efforts. Also, high fat diets have been shown to be muscle protectants, so you shouldn’t be losing muscle mass, especially if you are also lifting heavy.

      It *is* complicated, and it does get even more so with the increase in knowledge. It’s complicated because metabolism is complicated and largely unknown. It’s also complicated because not all bodies have the same metabolism. Some do incredibly well on high fat, others need more carbs, or more protein. There are allergies to contend with, and various levels of intolerance. The best thing you can do is figure out what *your* body needs, but the BP diet is a great place to start, a great platform to build off of, IMHO, as the science is sound.

  • Digitalrain

    can granulated lecithin be added to emulsify the coffee butter mix?

    • Dave Asprey

      Only if coffee is not too hot. Aeration and heat with omega 6 oils creates oxidation.

  • I got great results from using an immersion blender. Only one piece to clean, other than the cup.

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  • Bulshock

    Just tried it and I’m pretty sure the reason(s) it didn’t taste as good as most people have been saying is because I can’t afford grass fed butter regularly and didn’t have a chance to blend it with the hand blender I have (used a fork). It still tasted alright, I also halved the butter as I only did one mug. Still, pretty sure this will help out. Ordered the MCT Oil so I’ll try it with that when it arrives.

    • Dave Asprey

      Yes factory butter floating on coffee is not very bulletproof! 😉

    • Susan

      Traders Joe’s carries Kerrygold butter if you are able to shop there…

      • Joey

        costco has kerrygold too

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  • Hailybug

    I’ve been adding a scoop of Whey Protein to my BP coffee…am I hurting the effects??

    • Dave Asprey

      Don’t heat the whey! 😉

  • luvmystella

    I received my 5 pound bag of Upgraded coffee beans yesterday and couldn’t wait to brew some this morning. I brewed 16 ounces, added 2 Tbsp of my favorite grass-fed, unsalted butter (Kerrygold), 2 Tbsp of MCT oil, and blended it in my magic bullet. The taste is amazing! I wasn’t sure how it would be with butter, but it was the creamiest, most divine cup of coffee I have ever tasted! The recipe you provided states 30 grams of MCT oil – that’s about 3 Tablespoons, correct?

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  • Would Live/Raw cream work the same as Kerry Gold butter? Or would it be better or worse?

    • Dave Asprey

      Its marginally better but hell of a lot more expensive

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  • I’ve been doing something similar for a while but I’m wondering why with all this natural stuff you prefer “’MCT oil”. Why not use the natural product virgin coconut oil? MCT oil has been put through a fractionation machine which breaks apart the naturally occuring molecule and reassembles it in a different configuration. Bad idea.

    Pure, natural coconut oil is much better in my book.

    I think the only reason they did the fractionation in the first place was based on a mis-guided fear of saturated fats so they wanted to isolate only some components of the original coconut oil.

    Coconut oil is an amazing product of nature and doesn’t need any “help”!

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  • EllenMandeville

    “Add 30 grams of MCT oil for max energy, weight loss and brain function (optional if you have none)”

    optional if you have no MCT oil or no brain function? 😉

    Can one use Coconut oil?

  • EllenMandeville

    oops, didn’t see your reply to SalimM.

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  • Jenna

    Hi, I would like to source a coffee and roaster here in Australia. What bean am I looking for? Guatamala single estate bean, high altitude wet processed? but which grower and bean. I could order from you but I wonder how long it would take to get here and then how long I have to use the beans and of course the cost. Thanks I appreciate any help. I currently have been using an organic fair trade coffee with coconut oil and have since started with butter. I am hooked but seriously would like the good coffee.

    thanks

  • I’ll try to get my local barista to add this to their menu board.

    • Dave Asprey

      Send me a pic if they do!

  • I would love to see the MCT oil in bigger sizes like you did with the 5 lbs. of Bullet Proof Coffee. I am surprised how quickly I have gone through it. I ordered two more bottles and hope they get here before I run out!

    • Dave Asprey

      Tracy, I hear you. Would a multi-pack of MCT at a bundled discount help?

  • lynn

    I started Paleo last summer. About 80/20 but working on it. I am beginning to FEEL bullet proof. I have No more hot flashes. I Heal from a cut in minutes it seems. Never run out of energy. I am doing things I thought I’d never do again. Just amazing…I am 57, soon to be 58 and feel healthier than when I was 30.

    • Joey

      Lynn I’m so excited for you. This stuff does work. I am only 40 and began having daily wicked hot flashes about every 45 minutes this past June. Just hit me like a brick. I almost cried! I’m too young for this! I’m only 40!… I immediately drew upon what I knew and went back to gluten free and sugar free. A little while later I found this site and with the confirmation of all the amazing info here started back with the paleo and going real heavy on the kerrygold and coconut oil. The hot flashes immediately started weaning down and now I just noticed yesterday that I haven’t had one in like two and a half weeks. I totally attribute it to those fats. In another funny story, I used to wait tables while finishing my degree and I waited on this couple one day who both looked about 50 years old. They had a little 2 year old with them in a highchair. I innocently ( but dumbly) asked, ” oh do you guys have your grandson for the weekend?!” To which they replied very graciously with smiles (sure they got asked that a lot) “He’s ours!” I felt sheepish and embarrassed but had to ask… She said ” We tried for years to conceive and finally just gave up, a couple years ago for unrelated reasons, I went on the Atkins diet and I turned up pregnant 6 months later! This lady swore it was all the proteins and fats, which for years she never let herself have, that balanced her hormones and enhanced her fertility. was a really cool story! Finally, just have to add, noticeable increase in spontaneous language and decreased anxiety in my autistic daughter as well. Oh yah, we’re kickin’ autism’s ass BP style LOL!

      • Ubergail

        Joey I would love to know how the bulletproof techniques are helping your daughter. My son is 5 and is autistic and I think this could help him, but I am trying it all on myself first.

        • Chelsea Frost

          You seriously want to give a child coffee?

        • Garrett Galloway

          You seriously ask that question on a site where the majority of people are American and feed their children highfructose corn syrup and caffeine in sodas? What exactly in coffee is worse than a soda?

        • Chelsea Frost

          Uh, maybe because coffee has about 100 mg of caffeine/cup, where soda has 30mg/cup? (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/AN01211)
          Do you have any idea what caffeine does to the developing child?
          Well, apparently no one on this site has even the first clue about nutrition or calories.

        • Garrett Galloway

          Again, ignorance must be bliss. You’d rather give a kid a soda, with ZERO nutritional value (and just as damaging to your liver with fatty deposits as alcohol, minus the intoxicating effects), than a coffee that has the potential positive health benefits. A nice side effect of long term soda abuse is cirrhosis of the liver. Please show me at what dosage caffeine negatively affects bone density as that is the only ill effect listed by the NIH as specific to children. In those same places you might also take a note of the number of sodas a child drinks and note that the caffeine in that quantity is more than a cup or two of coffee.

          You can live with brittle bones, if it even effects you more than a few percent bone density. You cant live without a liver. Your priorities are totally screwed up.

          P.S. Your link is broken. Get off your high horse.

        • Chelsea Frost

          You assuming arrogant shit. Where did I say I’d rather give a kid soda?

        • Garrett Galloway

          “Uh, maybe because coffee has about 100 mg of caffeine/cup, where soda has 30mg/cup?” -AngryAndStupid

          Hi, I’m ArrogantAndAssuming. Its nice to meet you AngryAndStupid!

        • Chelsea Frost

          You asked me what in coffee was worse than soda. Nowhere did I say or imply that I’d give a child either beverage.

        • Garrett Galloway

          You compared coffee to soda in mg of caffeine. You did not state that you do not give your children. You defended soda as having less caffeine than a coffee. It would be a logical assumption that you felt soda was ok and coffee was not. Are you feeling guilty or do you just like to argue for the sake of arguing?

          Even at coffee dosages, the negative effects as stated by NIH is 6mg of calcium wasted by 100mg of caffeine. 6mg is less than .01% of the necessary calcium negated by a cup of VERY caffeinated coffee – also found on NIH.

      • bob

        Nice. Do you also ask overweight women if they’re pregnant?

      • ashleyroz

        Neat! I got pregant with my son after a year of trying with just 6 weeks on atkins. It was amazing. I had seriously just stopped trying.

  • Lynn

    I’m off to get the unsalted Kerrygold NOW. Is Kona beans from Hawaii good enough?

  • Joe

    Dave, you’ve thrown a wrench into my belief system.

    I’m a health blogger and life-long health nut.

    My view is that though there are some benefits to coconut oil, and given that it’s far better than long-chain fatty acids, it, like all saturated fats should be eaten in moderation.

    Moreover, I extoll the benefits of trying to get all three macronutrients into every meal, the proportions being specific to the individual, but that the proteins be lean, the carbs low glycemic and the fats primarily omega-3 fatty acids.

    And now I must scratch my head over your butter-coconut-coffee for breakfast.

    I get your point of view on the matter and the fat-reducing experiences of you and many of your readers. But I wonder if, at best, it’s a short-term process for fat reduction (assuming, on average, it does that), rather than a prescription for a lifelong diet.

    Dr. Ornish has expressed his disfavor of your characterization of his diet, one nearly opposite of yours, in Comments elsewhere on this site. In 2008 The Lancet Oncology had his diet reviewed: http://www.ergo-log.com/epicatechin-from-cocoa-extends-life-expectancy.html

    The results were all favorable re reduction of cholesterol, waistlines, fat, and increases in mental alertness and the like. More interesting, however, was that the telomerase activity in the men’s blood cells increased by almost 30 percent!

    As you know, this is an indication of improved longevity outcomes.

    So, yes, I realize you are a prime example that this diet works, but two questions:

    1. To what extent does your supplementation (testosterone, etc.) contribute to your leanness?

    2. Assuming the Bulletproof Diet does reduce fat for most that try it, should these people not switch to something more akin to the Ornish diet for long-term health?

    Thanks for any input you care to present.

    -Joe

    P.S. I’ve been experimenting w/ the coffee/coconut but can’t bring myself to add the butter. Yes, I’m not hungry till the 1:00 or so, but haven’t been feeling as good as usual. I do add about 30 grams of no-carb protein powder to the mix, within 1/2 hr of arising, per Tim Ferriss’ recommendation.

    P.P.S. The one thing I have trouble accepting re Ornish’s diet is all that soy. Soy worries me. It’s that estrogen thing.

    • Dave Asprey

      Joe, omega 3 oils unsaturated – they oxidize. You need stable oils to make your cell membranes. Your body can only manufacture one fatty acid from scratch – palimitic (saturated) acid. We are built to run on saturated fats, with enough omega 3 to keep our membranes flexible, and very little omega 6. That’s why eating 50% of your fat as saturated fat is a good idea.
      I’ve kept my weight off for more than a decade. It’s not short term. It’s a lifestyle.
      As for the Ornish studies, where do they compare grass-fed low toxin vs Ornish junk food? It’s never done. Industrial factory meat is bad for you and I’d rather starve slowly on the Ornish diet than poison myself quickly with industrial foods…but optimal is another game entirely. There are no studies of telomere length from people who eat Bulletproof, or even Paleo, so we go on other markers (blood tests) and quality of life, and biochemical understanding. It works.
      The testo is a non-issue. I take a small replacement dose because after my multiple toxin exposures and previous obesity (on an Ornish-ish type lower fat diet I might add), I don’t make much testo. I can influence it up using diet and exercise, but not to where it should be. So I monitor my blood level, and it’s in the middle of the curve for a man my age. No unfair advantage there.
      The BP Diet is not a fat reduction diet. It is a high performance, maximum brain enhancing, low toxin, high energy, anti-aging diet meant to sustain health for very long periods of time. It just happens to make fat fall off too. ?
      Thanks for the good questions Joe!

  • Joey

    Dave, how do you get the butter/oil into your kids? I have an autistic child that desperately need it but obviously wont do coffee and is gluten free so putting it on toast etc. is not an option. would a sweet potato loaded with butter and cinnamon for breakfast be ok? also, what do you think about all the gf breads/baked goods etc on the market? bad idea?

    • Zorica

      Of course I’m not Dave, however I would like to give my opinions based on my exposure to other comments made by Dave and Armi on this blog.

      Yes, the sweet potatoe idea is AWESOME for your child. Also, don’t be afraid of the coffee (low toxin of course) for your child. Armi stated that there’s really no evidence that coffee is bad for kids. Many cultures do this already and it’s sometimes more diluted than adult version. For example, 1/3 coffee, with 2/3 cream (hopefully raw from grass fed cows). You could use coconut milk too with this beverage and extra butter and coconut oil and MCT. Also, putting good quality cocoa powder in it with some raw cane sugar (or cocnut sugar). Might add a nice sweetness, but if not use the Xylotol or erythritol that Dave uses often. (When I was a kid I always took sips from my grandfather’s coffee.) It doesn’t stunt growth (maybe bad coffee does?)

      The gf baked goods would not be bulletproof. I would not buy them or encourage eating them. You could make your own sweets and treats using coconut flour etc. as well as Get Some Ice Cream (don’t think it’s just for adult ‘get some’). There’s also the BP cupcakes that Dave makes with his kids too. At a friends’ b-day party if you’re stuck and they only serve crap (but at least gluten free) I guess don’t panic, but don’t use at your own house.

      Hope this was helpful until Dave chimes in. :-)

      • Dave Asprey

        Zorica, you nailed it! Thank you.

      • Joey

        Thank you Zorica! I wonder if the bulletproof coffee sweetened up and with a little of daves cocoa would prove to be a good safe and effective stimulant alternative to adhd meds for those kids meanwhile providing the necessary fats for proper brain function….. I’m going to give it a whirl with mine and see how she fares.

        • Luluweezie

          I’d love to hear how that turns out!

        • Dave Asprey

          I give my kids Bulletproof mochas often!!!

          Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

    • mark

      i don’t know if dave would approve (but, i’d love to hear his take on it) of this but i make “hot chocolate for my son, 3 years old. consisting on about 2 tbsp of raw cacao powder, a few drops of stevia and 2 tbsp of unsalted kerrygold then pour hot water over it and blend… you may have to adjust how much stevia you use, as some brands are sweeter than others and you’ll have to find just the right mixture to overpower the bitter raw cacao but my boy loves his “hot chocolate” he calls it, “coffee” because i make it relatively the same way, with the blending and all and calling it coffee lets him feel like a big guy so, i go along with it…good luck!

      • Dave Asprey

        As long as the chocolate is low-toxin, not only do I approve, I give it to my kids too! ? (note: Bulletproof Upgraded Chocolate Powder is days away from shipping…)

    • Dave Asprey

      The GF premade goods for autistic kids are usually going to cause major problems, sadly. Lots of chemicals and bizarre things. The sweet potato would work, but you need more protein in the morning, and carbs later in the day. Mine do smoked salmon, eggs, bacon, avocado, coconut, and leftover meat from dinner in the mornings. Butter is a garnish on nearly everything; they love it. You may need to use ghee though because of autism casein probs. Blending it into soups is a good idea too.

    • Luluweezie

      For what it’s worth, I make coconut milk smoothies for my kids, and if I feel they’re not getting enough fat during the day, I add melted coconut oil or melted butter into the blender along with the coconut milk, frozen banana, and berries. Cocoa sometimes, and raw honey or maple syrup or stevia.

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  • Lone StephEnsen

    This coffee sounds great, but I didn’t know that there was mold in coffee beans. We grind our beans for every cup we drink. Can you tell me what coffee I should buy, living in Denmark?

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  • natanya

    Hey Dave – this coffee sounds amazing but my adrenals take a hard hit when i drink coffee. do you see any counter-benefits to adding a bit of maca to my morning cup of bulletproof coffee?

    • Dave Asprey

      This coffee may affect your adrenals much less than you expect! Maca is fine!

  • natanya

    weird.. i posted earlier but now my post isn’t here. Dave, do you see any counter-benefits to adding maca to my morning cup of bulletproof coffee?

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  • natanya

    maca in the bulletproof coffee – good idea or bad?

    • Lisa?

      GREAT idea. Any super foods or super herbs are great to add in to coffee. Coffee is a fantastic delivery system! I typically add in a host of things like medicinal mushrooms, raw cacao, coconut oil, ghee, herbal tinctures, etc.

      • Dave Asprey

        Make sure it’s high quality maca powder; some has mold problems.

        • paul

          hi dave,it is not possible to get 100% grassfed unsalted butter in ireland or uk,its impossible so would it be ok to use mct oil alone without butter thanks.

        • MotherGinger

          Kerrygold is FROM Ireland!!!

        • spanner

          Outside of the US, butter is by default grass fed. We just need to look for unsalted.

        • It’s not like this has been researched to the nth degree: try it and report back how it feels & tastes! :)

        • Chloe Blue

          Paul – that’s unbelievable. I’ve never been to Ireland, but when I picture it, I thought it was all rolling hills and endless grass meadows and pastures….how can the cows not be allowed to eat it?!?

      • dedaal

        I keep mushrooms and protein powder separate from my hot, usually coffee beverage.. There’s room in my life for more than one beverage. This am eg am coffee /cocoa beverage and a berries/protein/beverage and an egg/veges/left over salmon. . have I know what I should have playing as tunes now, lol- if only the nexus could double time while I do this.

        So the additions I commonly fancy and used today: coffee cocoa, ginger, cayenne, maca, astragalus (different if ‘stir baked’ or raw and this am I used some of each, stir baked and then the veges and then the eggs, all in one), stevia and vanilla and cardamom optional, vitamin c somewhere. For reshi or agaricus blazi or changa or similar mixture, I use the Dragonherbs capsules or tincture. I get inspired by the spirit of jamu, that is the Indonesian word for this kind of “Food Medicine” that is used everyday and eaten, and can be bought from the street seller of jamu. This let’s me draw from whatever tradition.

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  • Stu

    Dave, I’m sort of a coffee dork. I order my beans green(unroasted) from Guatemala(wet processed) and roast them myself. This lets me get a true medium roast and really fresh coffee! When I add the Kerry Gold Butter it taste fantastic. What effect if any do you think this would have on the coffee being bulletproof?

  • Hleva

    I ordered your upgraded coffee, but made my own version of the coffee, with Kerrygold butter. I don’t usually drink my coffee black, but it was okay to drink it black.
    When my upgraded coffee arrives, does it come with instructions? I have a french press coffee maker.

  • Loop

    When is the Bulletproof Upgraded Chocolate Powder going to be available??

    • Dave Asprey

      This week!

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  • VeniceBum

    I was interested in buying it –BUT then they dont support my mac chrome browser or apparently any mac browsers. And they don’t know it. Their site chided me to allow cookies. Changed my entire opinion of the site and their programs. Ignorance does not exist isolated on one page.

    I feel forewarned.

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  • Cyblood61

    Well, I placed an order 3 days ago paying nearly $10 priority mail (the cheapest choice available) for one item, and haven’t received anything except for an automated order message. No product, no tracking number, no shipping estimate – nothing. As far as first impressions go for customer service, these guys are severely lacking in communication. Oh, and no response from the support group either. Guess I’m either out $85 or will to just guess when it may appear………..

    • Cyblood61

      Dave – New Order # 100001480 if you’d like to personally get involved.

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  • Olav

    Would a can of coconut milk with cacao powder, some vanilla, grass-fed butter and MCT oil convey the same benefits?

    Can’t wait to have your chocolate powder available, curious..

  • Zorica

    Can you put colostrum in the coffee mix? I tried it like this and it tasted amazing, however I don’t want to ruin the colostrum. The colostrum is in powder form but from grass-fed quality source. Thanks.

  • Rebecca Eccles

    Hi I just started IF and a weekly fast and I was looking into your bulletproof coffee to supplement this and help. Will bulletproof coffee harm my weekly fast? I have about 40 lbs to lose and I was hoping that this would jumpstart that! Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!

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  • Alison

    Can you use this in a french press or what is the right method?

    • cogrick2

      I use a french press and place a coffee filter around the french press filter unless I am short on time. I add the butter and MCT oil after I dispense from the French Press. The coffee filter is easy to rip so I suggest pressing the handle down slowly.

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  • Simon Carignan

    This coffee is just so good! I now look forward to every morning to make myself a cup of this coffee. I tried it this morning with some cacao and cinnamon in the blender and it added just the right amount of flavor/spiciness!

    Thanks Dave for this recipe, big fan of the blog.

  • Added grass-fed butter & MCT to 2 tbsp of unsweetened cacao powder, 1 tsp of stevia and 3 drops of lime juice, for a cup of serious hot chocolate. YUM!

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  • Anne

    Hello, a Swedish nutritionist and famous low-carber claims that drinking your coffee leads to leptine resistance (or at least affects one’s leptin negative). She claims that eating more than 70 grams of fat in one meal does that, since it’s not natural for humans (she argues).
    What is your comment to this?

    • cogrick2

      Seventy grams of fat is an an enormous amount. I doubt Bulletproof Coffee has nearly that much.

      • Anne

        I quote the recipe:
        “Add 2 Tbs (or more, I prefer 80 grams, about 2/3 of a standard stick of butter) of Kerry Gold or other UNSALTED grass-fed butter
        Add 30 grams of MCT oil for max energy, weight loss and brain function (optional if you have none)”80 grams + 30 grams = 110 grams :)

        • variable

          You quote correctly, but add incorrectly. Butter is only about 80% fat, so the total of Dave’s recipe would be, in fact, much closer to this phantom nutritionist’s claim

        • Dave Asprey

          K.G. butter is 84% fat. 😉

          Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

        • geehuro

          @BetterBaby:disqus have you heard smjor icelandic butter? it’s at my whole foods and seems to be the only legit butter, and i believe it’s grass-fed and pure… and a review ranked it above kerrygold… thoughts?

        • Dave Asprey

          Definitely tried it but it is not 100% grass fed afaik. It’s lighter cored than KG too. But it tastes pretty good!
          Sent from my nobile phone. You understand….

    • Surprised no-one addressed your issue. Dave recommends eating starchy carbs one or two times a week to replete Leptin and growth hormone levels. The Bulletproof diet is generally low-carb, but it’s not Atkins. It’s a cyclical ketogenic diet, where you come out of ketoses once or twice a week.

    • marcio

      Has she ever heard of Inuit?

    • Gladina Vuletic

      Right now I don’t care about some Swedish nutiritionist nor do I care about some Inuit.

      I am running into problems with my brain and I need the extra fat, but mainly from coconut oil and MCT. If it ‘ruins’ my leptin so be it. (which id doesn’t).

      I drink too much coffee though considering my brain needs right now…sigh. Some things are hard to give up.

      I take a lot of Mg though which has helped also in a tremendous way. I’ve also started taking d-ribose which I actually feel a benefit from. (Not just b/c I paid a lot and hope for good result b/c I’ve spent on other supplements and didn’t really experience the benefits they spoke of).

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  • miss_sarcastic

    This is going to sound rather stupid, however…Although I love coffee, I’ve never loved it enough to make it at home. Church, work offices, functions, etc usually provide me with the coffee I’ve desired thus far, haha. So…

    FOR this recipe…how much water should I put in the reservoir of my coffee maker, and how much coffee, per the 2tbsp/30g of butter/mct oil? Thanks!

    As a Health Education major at Texas A&M, I’m excited to see how the BP coffee (and diet) personally affect me so that I can later help others!

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  • 33rdsquare

    Tried this this morning, so far so good. Makes coffee very velvety.

    BTW – there is a typo – “Allow me to state…”

    Cheers!

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  • Emma

    I notice that xylitol is on the green end of the ‘sweetener and sugars’ section of The Bulletproof Diet. Does that mean that it’s ok to sweeten the Bulletproof Coffee with xylitol? I’m not sure I could face unsweetened coffee.

  • cccquilter

    Better to use raw butter!

    • Dave Asprey

      Not really. Coffee cooks it!

      Sent from my nobile phone. You understand…
      -Dave

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  • J D

    You are correct about the butter optimizing cholesterol levels. My wife and I only eat real butter, and we only use coconut oil as our cooking oil. I grill pork a lot, eat fried eggs all the time, etc. We recently had complete blood work done as a routine physical, and our cholesterol was, to quote my doctor “perfect”. She showed me the levels, commenting that both types were elevated, but in “ideal balance”. You should have seen her mouth pop open when I told her about the butter and coconut oil.:)

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  • Katy

    Hi,
    I’m interested in the combination of butter and MCT oil, why the butter at all and not just twice the amount of MCT? What benefit does butter have that MCT oil doesn’t? Thanks!

  • Joe

    Just got my upgraded coffee, ran to the local Whole Foods and picked up some Kerry Butter—- I used my french press, about 1/4 slice of butter- awesome!!!!! Tried it twice. Once with a little brown sugar, didn’t do it for me, actually tasted strange. Then tried it again, butter in cup, poured hot coffee over it, no sugar, whipped it. Perfect. The only sugar I ever really took was in my coffee. I think I am done with table sugar for good. And the coffee beans didn’t have that slightly strong scent that oily beans usually have. The beans have an subtle and almost sweet and thick aroma. Do these coffee makers spike those beans to give them strong scent?
    Dave, thanks!! An awesomely simple, but effective biohack.

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  • Vilora

    Hello, I have a lactose intolerance. What can I use instead of the grass-fed butter? I cook in coconut oil. Can I use that? Put two tablespoons of coconut oil in my coffee?

    My last question is: is this your breakfast? Or do you take it with your breakfast?

    • Dave Asprey

      Use ghee and MCT oil or coconut oil.

      • Vilora

        Thanks! Then I will use coconut oil instead of the grass-fed butter.

        And is the bulletproof coffee indeed your breakfast or do you eat something with it? Someone told me that it was enough for him as breakfast???

        • WestEnd

          I think you have misunderstood. I suggest thast you go back to reread Dave’s reply again. AND != OR

          In addition, lactose is in the whey fraction which is removed from the milk as butter is made. It is in the comments too, somewhere. Clarified butter removes any residual milk proteins and sugars (lactose) from the butter. Some clarified butter is called ghee which is a word from India.

          I have read that organic raw unpasturized milk is not a problem for the lactose sensitive. Somehow the processing changes the chemistry of other milk. So that’s a second way tho go.

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  • Joey Chang

    This is fantastic. Thank you. I’m gonna repost this on my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/healclick

  • Joey Chang

    Hey Howard, it’s interesting that you seem to focus on mold issues in your post & comments. May I ask if that’s rooted in your research findings or personal experience (or both?)

    • Mel

      That is such a good questions, Joey. It’s always relevant to ask why the thesis or research question was asked in the first place. Too bad there is no response because I’m also interested.

  • Benjamin Stafford

    Hey Dave! thanks for this info. So is this coffee basically a breakfast meal replacement?

    • Elena Skok

      I’ve been using it as a meal replacement for the last 2 weeks – it keeps me so full that I have to remember to eat my lunch before it becomes dinnertime!

  • Tim

    Can you substitute the butter with cacao butter from the upgraded website?

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  • Does this work with decaf coffee?

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  • Is there a limit to how many cups you can drink a day? Is it for example safe to drink 3-4 or more cups of bulletproof coffee a day?

    And what if it’s impossible to get grassfeed butter? Will you then recommend that I use normal butter instead – or no butter at all?

    Thanks,
    Mads

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  • Is everything back ordered at this time? Tried to get Cocoa Butter, MCT Oil and Coco powder …

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  • Debb

    As a heart patient with arrhythmia, I avoid caffeine like the plague (having an Atrial Fibrillation episode is horrific!).
    What are your thoughts, please?
    Is decaff “bad”?

    • Judy

      I have a. fib. Last bout, I believe, was caused by some bad coffee from a chain known for it’s bread. Now, I stick to single source coffee, one cup per day, with Kerrygold and MCT. No bouts since starting the bulletproof coffee every morning. One other thing to look into to manage the a. fib is accupuncture.

      • Young Physician

        Please do not attempt to manage your atrial fibrillation with acupuncture. Judy, when Debb ends up with a stroke because she threw a clot into her brain from her heart after deciding to stop taking medication and use acupuncture, the blood will be on your hands. Please don’t offer medical advice over the internet.

        • Mike

          I don’t see anywhere in that above post that recommended to stop taking medication in lieu of accupuncture, why the “river runs red with blood” dramatics?

        • Judy

          Thank you Mike. I continue to take my medication, and would not recommend anyone stop taking their’s either. I have just found that it is a helpful tool. If the Young Physician does some research, she/he might find that their was a study done in Italy that showed a significant decrease in incidence of a.fib through the use of accupuncture.

        • Nobody

          Well one study and without knowing how you found it and which journal it was published in it is pretty difficult for anyone to comment on it. The consensus is that caffeine increases your heart rate and it sounds like Deb has paroxysmal AF which means she could potentially go into AF from taking caffeine. The world isn’t turned around by one research study. If you want to go scientific then you should come up with more facts about the study – what were the
          sample size, selection criteria, statistical significance? What sort of study was it? Were any confounding factors addressed? Was there a causal relationship? or was it just a population observation?

          Before accusing others of not doing enough research I would try to bring up evidence and convince them rather than talking down to them.

          I would however agree that you did not suggest stopping medications nor did you advise acupuncture as a definite to Deb in your first post.

        • Judy

          Please see my response to Mike.

        • mrod

          agreed^^^ I have done a good amount of research on alternative medicine, acupuncture included, there has been very little to no scientific backing to prove these methods work. As of right now they are considered no more than a placebo effect.

        • Eric Stecher

          If you continue to take your medication and the acupuncture does nothing more than cause a placebo effect, then what the hell? If it feels like its working even a little, that enhances your mood and relieves stress which in turn could reduce any heart problem. Let me just reiterate: Im not saying stop any other medical treatment at all.

        • tiredofthis

          can’t believe there’s so much “high on the horse” nonsense on this page… totally takes away from academic discussions… people: get a life !

        • Lori

          Nobody said to stop her medication. DO try acupuncture! It’s not an either or situation unless you make it one!

      • Judith Thompson

        Obviously I need bullet proof coffee b/c I don’t understand any of these comments. Q: What else do you eat during the day? And, can I add sweetner? Can’t stomach black coffee–yuck

  • jojo

    Hey all, only on my second day of bullet proof coffee and I understand why so many have become die-hard so quickly.
    It really seems to be the real deal.
    Any thoughts on a vegan alternative to the butter?
    I was wondering about something like hemp butter?
    Would that be a close second?

    • Dave Asprey

      Vegan hemp harvesting kills more lives than grass fed ghee from small farms! There is no ethical or health reason not to use handcrafted butter in it. Coconut oil is closest (try canned coconut milk/cream) but you will miss the CLA and the SCFA in butter that make it work! Hemp oil is high omega6 and not recommended.

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  • Why wouldn’t cream from grass fed cows be as good as the butter?

    • Dave Asprey

      More casein, less butyrate.

      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

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  • Stu_UK

    Just had a 80g chunk of butter in my coffee. It just melted and made the coffee taste like it had cream in. Thought I would have spewed up!

    In the UK its pretty easy to get the Yeo Valley Unsalted Grass Fed butter. Tastes great

    • Dave UK

      I use Yeo Valley unsalted also, i think its better than kerrygold just because kerrygold is not organic.Berkeley farm butter is also good 😉

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  • Dr Russ

    Have been drinking coffee this way now for the last 4 months. For the last 30+ years my hands have been so dry that at times they crack and bleed. I have tried countless creams and lotions. I have slept with gloves on with lotions, etc. Rx medicines from medics, all to no avail. I have done multiple body detoxes and cleanses, changed my diet, etc. After only month of drinking the bullet proof coffee, my hands are no longer dry and no longer crack! I combine the Kerry Gold butter with organic coconut oil and drink 2 cups a day like this. Thanks for this nutrition tip.My skin loves it !!! :)

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  • Joe Rogan !!!

  • Tyi

    I think this is great BUT there’s a growing number of people who can’t afford these type of items. And these are some of the most in need people of these items. People on budgets need to get help on issues like this but need knowledge of products they can use without stressing their budget.

    • Dave Asprey

      It’s better to drink one cup of good coffee than 5 cups of bad. This is $2 per bag more than Starbucks. It’s not a high margin product (ie I don’t make a lot but it helps people)
      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

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  • se123

    just listended to you on Joe Rogans, podcast. Going to give the bullet proof coffee a shot.

  • Adam S.

    Dave,

    Starting bulletproof coffee tomorrow. I figure that per two cup serving with 2 tbsp of Kerry Gold butter and 2 tbsp of coconut oil, there are 420 calories. How much BP coffee is too much? I was thinking two cups in the morning and two at night because I won’t be eating more than 1-2 servings of meat per day and wanna be eating enough calories.

  • Just polished off my first batch of Bulletproof coffee. The taste is damn good. I used a lot of coconut oil for the MCT and the toasted coconut flavor is awesome. I am thinking a little cardamom might be good? How does that rate for spices on your food chart?

    Also, I would love to buy your coffee beans but $18 per 1lb bag is not really in my budget. Can we say that any bean, grown in high altitude in Guatemala, that is wet processed in a clean facility will suffice for mycotoxin free beans?

    Where do Kona beans fit into all of this?

    Thanks for all of your work man. I am buzzing all over. This is the real deal!

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  • Chip

    What’s a good substitute for someone who doesn’t care for hot drinks, I’m not a fan of coffee (cold or hot) and not much for tea either. Is there a good smoothie that can be made with the butter and MCT oil?

  • Devin Navarro

    Hey Dave. Quick question. Does eating unpasteurized grass fed butter have any benefits/drawbacks over pasteurized (Kerrygold) grass fed butter? Just wondering since I have the ability to buy either. Thanks.

    • Yaniv

      Second this question.

      • Matt

        Dudes, unpasteurised every time! More of the natural biologicals in it, great for GI health

        • Michael A

          Putting anything unpasteurized in steaming hot coffee will probably pasteurize it since boiling water/coffee is 212F and pasteurization only goes up to about 170F.

  • Halo

    Is it normal to have a wicked gastrointestinal effect? I just tried HP for the first time, loved it, loved the clarity. And then cramps and “other issues” set in…..

  • Lindsey

    Can you make this same recipe with a high quality tea? If so, do you have any recommendations?

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  • dirtymonkey22

    Living off a Bridge card Its hard For me to Get the Best coffee because I have to budget Out what I send On food for the month so I haven’t got the good coffee yet, but i have started to put in the grass fed butter and Coconut oil in my crappy coffee and I still notice a difference.

    • Dave Asprey

      If you do that, add one charcoal capsule (orally) to help.

      Sent from my nobile phone. You understand….

  • Julian

    Powerful Rob Wolff!!!!!

  • I’m really looking forward to trying this however grass-fed butter is very hard to find where I live… can you recommend a suitable substitute?

    Thanks!

  • Hi there,
    I am really looking forward to trying Bulletproof Coffee however grass-fed butter is very hard to find where I love. Can anyone suggest a suitable substitute?

    Thanks!

  • James

    Hi there,
    I
    am really looking forward to trying Bulletproof Coffee however
    grass-fed butter is very hard to find where I love. Can anyone suggest a
    suitable substitute?

    Thanks!

    • James

      Apparently it is illegal to sell unpasteurized dairy in Canada :(

      • marshal

        Sadly, this is the case. One way around this is to look for a local cow share — you own a portion of the cow and pay the farmer to raise, milk, and deliver to you. So technically, you are not buying the raw milk. I live in Toronto, Canada and there are several cow shares nearby.

        This also applies to butter; it has to be made from commercially pasteurized cream before it can be sold in Canada. Fortunately, in nearby Kensington Market, I can buy freshly made butter from grass-fed cows at Mendel’s Creamery (still pasteurized though).

  • Fred

    Dave, what’s your thoughts about using a a tablespoon of sunflower or soy lecithin in the coffee mix?

    I find that I have to shake or stir it between sips to keep the oils in suspension. With an emulsifier such as lecithin the oil and coffee should stay in suspension.

    BTW, lecithin has 1g of carbs/TBSP and lecithin is in about everything we eat, pretty much like HFCS.

    Thanks.

    • Dave Asprey

      Only do this if you’re drinking lukewarm or chilled; hot coffee oxidizes it (esp blended) and is not a good practice.

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  • Alex

    Love the blog! Any benefits to just coconut oil? Ive really been enjoying the Nutiva C. oil in my coffee (about 2 tbsp) with a bit of sweat-leef pure stevia drops…My brain fog dissapears much more than with my organic coffee alone…what specifically would adding butter change? Note (bad genetics but good insulin health and average less than 80-90g carbohydrate each day…around 10-11%bf)

    • Dave Asprey

      Butter has butyric acid that coconut doesn’t. Coconut is 15% MCT (useful MCT’s anyway) so it’s a good thing too.

      • Alex

        Well, I’m beginning my “fasts” using just the C. oil for now, about 4tbsp, hoping I can see similar results to actual fasting until noon or 1 (was using a leangains style protocol) but without the brainfog I experienced occasionally with coffee alone. Thank you kindly, and I am enjoying the podcast as well sir.

  • Heights

    Would it negate all the “bulletproof” benefits to ad a drizzle of raw, organic honey to the recipe ? (obviously after it has cooled a bit)

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  • K

    Dear Dave,

    We’ve been trying bulletproof coffee for two weeks now and cannot get enough of it!

    So much in fact, that we wake up in the mornings looking forward to it in the same fashion you would wake up early on Christmas day for presents!

    However my question is , sometimes later in the afternoon we start to feel sluggish and originally it was coffee that would get us through the day. The feeling after we get bulletproof is amazing and it would be great for that sluggish moment in the afternoon. So would increasing your daily intake of bulletproof coffee from 1 cup to two be too much? Or would it be best to keep such fat heavy drink only for the mornings?

    And if so, any recommendations for that afternoon slump?

    it was a joy to hear you on the Joe Rogan Experience! We’ve been sharing your work with all of our family and friends, and we look forward to incorporating more of your diet to our daily life!

    Thank you so much! :)

    -K

    • Dave

      I think the most exciting part of my day is when I wake up and think, its time for Bulletproof Coffee!

      • Dalia

        ….so, do you recommend 2 cups in the morning??

        • You are not addressing “that” Dave but one of the many others. Also, no matter what one/several Dave’s would say about this I intuitively doubt that THAT much butter daily would be very healthy / maybe make 2 cups with half as butter in each? :)

        • Me

          Definetely have another cup if you want. You may not want to in the later afternoon or evening as the caffeine might affect you sleep. The butter is not an issue though, you probably need to get in more healthy fats anyway. Dave says he goes through a stick of butter everyday, so you it in your coffee and drench your veggies in it too!

        • jimmy

          Oh heck if Dave goes through a stick of butter a day it must be awesome for me right? These questions are either placed by the site designers or people who think adding butter to their coffee is going to make them feel awesome are just morons.

        • Terram Lux

          Over indulgence in anything is unhealthy…Proceed with caution. Further, Mr Asprey is…shall we say…rather active on a whole host of levels to include physically. He can easily afford a stick of butter a day and likely more. He burns a LOT of calories to stay in mountain climbing shape. Others here likely don’t burn as much as he. Consider your calorie burning levels before you assume you can climb a mountain or eat an entire stick of butter a day.

        • Zach

          you haven’t heard that he’s been eating 4500 calories a day and has done only 2 hours of working out for over 2 years and still has a 6 pack. Calories have nothing to do with body fat management. That’s the biggest load of crap of all time.

          Read Good Calories Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. Your argument is invalid now. :)

        • Mark

          LOL! Right…and I hear he can fly through the air like Superman and shoot lighting bolts out of his azz! Your hero worship is cute and amusing. Calories in and calories out is the most basic biological science there is with literally thousands of fine medical studies to back it up but you keep believing in whatever makes you happy. :)

        • Zorica Vuletic

          Calories in and calories out absolutely makes sense and there is no defying it. HOW does it be accounted for in one’s body? That’s the question. If 400 calories for one person acts differently than 400 calories for another—then you know they went in and they went out—but HOW fast…HOW were they accounted?

        • Garrett Galloway

          Different kinds of calories have different capabilities of usage and storage. 100 calories of pure fiber, will simply be excreted – never used. 100 calories of high fructose corn syrup will be (mostly, 60ish %)stored in your liver and serve no purpose but fat creation. 100 calories of glucose will be used in day to day activities with minimal storage in fat cells and liver. 100 calories of protein can not be stored anywhere except in creation of muscle tissue or converted to ketones for usage by most bodily processes for energy. Calories in does NOT under any circumstances equal calories out in the way we currently lable food. Don’t be ignorant and pass along the old and highly outdated methods of food watching.

        • mrod

          what about healthy fats? what happens to them?

        • CDville

          Almost. In some people, protein is converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis, preventing ketosis. Metformin helps prevent the process and allow ketosis to occur.

        • George Parigian Jr.

          It is absolutely true that “a calorie is a calorie,” because calories are a unit of heat energy. It is also true that “a pound is a pound,” but it would be foolish to conclude therefore that a pound of feathers would be just as valuable as a pound of gold!

        • kkh

          Not…..all calories are NOT equal. 200 calories of Coca-cola is NOT the same as 200 calories of grass fed beef or organic carrots. Just like there are good carbs and fats, and not-so-good carbs and fats. The calorie count may be identical, what u get out of those calories is going to be vastly different. That’s why weight watchers is bull…..someone who is using all their “points” to eat healthier foods is going to lose more weight and be healthier than someone who uses their points to eat crap, even tho the “calories in” would be the same.

        • Joey

          Wow the trolls have descended upon this thread today. I hope people quit getting sucked in soon. its clogging up my inbox

        • Rebecca Hudson

          That’s why I’ve lost nearly 80 lbs and improved my health per medical blood work results while totally ignoring calorie intact, and enjoying any healthy fat that I care to. Gonna be kind of hard to argue with me when the scales and the blood work prove my case.

        • Melissa

          Rebecca- I’d love to pick your brain! I need to lose about 85 lbs and have some questions for someone who’s been through similar circumstances.

        • julie

          Try Atkins. I read the original book and have just added bulletproof coffee to my diet and am in love!!! I have lost 12 pounds!!! All eating real butter and heavy cream with all of the meat and cheese I want.

        • Miles Hennis

          Dr. Atkins died of cardiovascular disease and was obese. One might want to keep that in mind when eating the way he recommends.

        • Howard Lee Harkness

          1) Bullshit. Dr. Atkins died of a head injury.
          2) Bullshit. Dr. Atkins was nowhere near obese.

          It’s interesting how these two vicious lies popped up the day Dr. Atkins slipped and fell on the ice in NYC.

          Mr. Hennis, you might want to consider something more in line with your intellectual capacity than commenting on nutrition blogs. Mopping floors or stretching fence wire, maybe.

        • Miles Hennis

          Thanks for the insult, after I wrote it I did some research and did in fact discover that what I had learned about him was in fact bullshit. Now for you Mr. Harkness, it’s nice that I have learned you are unable to carry on a discussion in a sane manner. Have a nice day!

        • usaguy

          You shouldn’t put out false “facts”, then get upset when someone calls you out on it…

        • Miles Hennis

          I didn’t and am not upset, I believed what I wrote when I wrote it, lots of people believe that, it’s a major rumor. Now that I know the facts. The only thing that was a little upsetting was how mr harkness insulted my intellectual capacity which frankly had nothing to do with the subject matter at hand. Just because he can’t carry on a discussion without insulting people’s intelligence is no skin off my back, more power to him. Have a Great Day!

        • Raquel

          But Mr. Harkness is right. Anybody who comments on blogs and repeats rumor, either in public speaking forum or written, without doing any research on the facts themselves has the intelligence of a lemming. What you wrote was just loud and wrong and shows your ignorance. An intelligent person would want to get their facts straight before commenting. Would you give a public speech with the facts that you had before you did the research you should have done before you commented? Just saying……

        • Starbaby

          That is not true about Dr. Adkins. He did NOT die of heart disease or obesity. The research is in and fat doesn’t give you heart disease or make you fat—sugar does !

        • CDville

          Melissa, if you eat a high fat/low carb diet (see Gary Taubes’ books) AND eat only when you are hungry, your weight will go down. If you eat when you are not hungry (by the clock or because of stress) you will consume more calories than your body needs. The high quantity of fat will help you not be hungry before your body needs more, and it helps your body burn the fat it has stored. Calories in/out still matters (physics rules), but counting calories is a waste of time because all calories are not metabolized in the same way.

        • George Parigian Jr.

          Melissa, the one thing that characterizes all successful diets is avoiding refined carbohydrates, which raise insulin levels and cause fat storage. This is why all the major systems “Atkins” “Pritikin” “Sears” “Ornish” ect. all show success for those who follow them carefully. The key is keeping insulin low and not allowing it to spike. Since fats do not cause insulin release, a diet composed largely of healthy fats would results in minimal fat storage and maximum fat burning. The body will horde anything that is restricted to it, so if you are on a fat restricted diet, the body will tend to store fat. You would think that all these modern geniuses in science would know this by now, but I guess not. This is in line with the current thiking about “evolutionary biology” but again, they only see what they want to see.

        • ? Red47?

          I realize you posted 3 years ago, but…the science behind this is really interesting to me. I have found a friendly explanation of this in the Trim Healthy Mama Plan book. They would love bp coffee, I’m sure! Don’t buy the book until you look through it. Borrow from the library or something. The main idea is to keep proteins steady at each meal while adjusting the radio of “fuels”–fats and carbs. If a person’s body is functioning well, the calories in, calories out can work just fine. If the weight remains despite that math, this may be a new formula for you. Don’t worry about all the products they recommend unless you want to, just get the basic formula down and run with it. Starting my day with Bulletproof Coffee is a plus for me.

        • Patricia Lucus

          you can’t reason with dumb lol GOOD JOB!

        • Shiloticus

          I lost 80 pounds by switching to Geiko!

        • Moded

          U mean Geico

        • robo_1742

          Everybody know that!
          But did you know you can loose the entire contents of your bowels if you consume more that 2 TBS of MCT oil your first day?
          (only try this if located close to a toilet for 24 hours)
          Rangers lead the way.

        • Cheesesteak

          No shit?

        • i’m glad I wasn’t drinking bullet proof coffee when I read this.. then again maybe it would be good for my sinuses… hmmm 😉

        • Joseph Wright

          Great job. People trip me out with the calories in calories out bullshit. Keep believing that shit if you want. Meat, fat, and green leafy veggies, will keep you lean and thin.

        • ILoveHockey21

          I believe that our diet depends on our blood type. Most Americans are type O. They can easily digest meats, but not carbs. They need rigorous exercise. However, if you have blood type A, your body does not digest most meats well, but thrives on many types of grains. (Not wheat though….unless it’s sprouted.) I am an A, and I’ve been eating mostly the good grains, little meat, and lots of veggies. Type A’s should also do less rigorous exercise, and more calming like Yoga and Tai Chi. Once I made these changes, I couldn’t believe how much better I felt. I am 45 and my husband said I’m in the best shape I’ve been since we got married. I also am adding lots of the healthy fats to my diet, and yes…I believe that this works too. I believe that HYDROGENATED oils, CORN everything, and our depleted grains that is in every snack in America, is why we are fat, sloppy, tired, and have a million medical issues. People always ask me, “HOW do you still have 6 pack abs after having 3 kids…you must do sit ups everyday!?” Nope…don’t do them at all. Just eat right. I do want to note, that I tried that Adkins diet back in the early 90’s and I gained 5 pounds in like 4 days and felt horrible. I KNEW my body needed carbs. I could not use the bathroom. (low stomach acids make it hard to break down meat protein). Once I stopped, I lost the weight. However, many of my friends found success. I now wonder if it has to do with blood type on how people react to this. I recently found my birth mom. (I’m adopted). She told me a few weeks ago that she’s having “stomach issues”. I SO BADLY want to tell her that it’s probably what she’s eating and if she would lay off the meat, she would feel fine. She also thinks Canola oil is healthy…we don’t know each other well enough yet for me to go into her house and start telling her how to live. I swear her problem is simple low stomach acid, and the wrong type of oil and fats! Yes…her blood type is A like mine. So Joseph, I’m betting you have either AB blood (can eat BOTH in moderation) or you have type O. ?? I would love to know. :)

        • Justice0501

          If you actually measure your TEE and compare it to your caloric intake you’d realize that it’s far from shit – unless you believe paleo allows you to defy the laws of physics.

        • George Parigian Jr.

          Rebecca, it’s clear from reading these comments that some people are blinded by what they consider “scientific thinking.” The only thing that really matters to people who have common sense (like yourself) is RESULTS, and your results obviously prove that at least in your case, IT WORKED!

        • KB_Soberdog

          Me too Rebecca, I lost 70 lbs in 6 months just doing coffee with coconut oil (not even butter), cutting down on sweets but not eliminating, and not doing fast food but once in a great while (I like taco bell bean burritos!). Have many injuries still and can’t lift weights again yet, walk a lot, but I don’t even work out. I continue to lose more weight every week. I do not count calories.

        • Patricia Lucus

          trolls who have apparently NO LIFE you have to just feels sorry for them I guess 😉

        • Kev

          The amount of calories you intake makes not a lot of difference, it really is where you get them from.

          If you want real info ask a professional athlete, you will find that none of them starve themselves, even when they are not in training and they get plenty of fat from sensible sources.

          The only problem I have with my diet is that if I’m ever in hospital nurses think the machines are malfunctioning, the last one just looked at my blood pressure and heart rate and said “WOW!” just staring at the screens in wonder. I eat plenty of fat, but only from high quality sources.

          It’s not the quantity of calories you consume,it’s the quality. Simple as that. If you are eating nasty processed saturated fat it will clog your system not burn cleanly and make you fat and possibly ill.

          Your body possesses the ability to burn off excess calories, it doesnt run like a car where energy relates exactly to mileage, but it can only burn them easily if they are CLEAN calories. Calories that cant be burnt easily simply get stored for later in your fat reserves.

        • Ant

          Calories in – calories out is NOT backed by biology in terms of favorable hormonal response (the primary mechanism of action relevant to dietary adaptation). The hormonal response produced by food is far more important than the calorie content of said food.

          Contrary to popular opinion, a 100lb person can still – technically – be “obese”.

          Educate yourself instead of reading the first hit you find on Google that supports your own ignorant belief.

          Cheers.

        • Aldous

          Yes, totally flawed. Maybe if our stomachs were furnaces we would get the same amount of energy from food as the calorimeter does.

        • julia

          that’s old science

        • Pete A

          It would be worth reading “Good Calories, Bad Calories” before making silly statements like “calories in-calories out” arguments. It depends on how the calories are metabolized. A lump of coal has WAY more calories than you need in a day, but eating it would certainly produce weight loss…maybe worse. Please don’t be seduced by the simplicity of the CI/CO argument of old. It was never true…but it FEELS like it should be. Read Taube’s book! It explains the science behind the failure of the CI/CO argument.

          When one has only Bulletproof Coffee for breakfast, s/he stays in “fat burning mode” (much like fasting, but with plenty of energy). I, and countless others, have lost weight and felt better than ever before–I’ve been on it for two years, and down about 35 pounds to where I want to be. NEVER before have I easily lost weight and kept it off while feeling SO good.

          I wish you total success on whatever path you find for weight loss and life quality. Bulletproof works for me, and the couple dozen or so others I know who use it.

        • RGB REC

          Mark,
          Then why do I also eat pretty much all the butter I possibly can, never count calories, and never gain weight? Carbs, particularly the grain kind and the starchy kind, are really the only thing that tell the body to create and store fat. Again, refer to Good Calories, Bad Calories. There may be studies that say calories in calories out count, but look them over and see if there are any controls on toxins in the food going in/out. Most of what they use is probably dried starches to “measure” and distribute calories. You think they’re giving these rats high-quality grass-fed beef and butter? Doubt it.
          -Rob

        • kkh

          U two are arguing the same point

        • elaine

          Mark, Maybe you should read the book (Good Calories bad Calories) before you start flapping your gums.

        • Laurie

          Elaine, I was really enjoying “listening” in onto men talking about calories like we women used to. Very entertaining, this discussion . . . they don’t agree on anything, and the fight’s about to break out. Oh, the passion! Let’s sit back and listen in again, shall we? I’m dying to find out who wins . . .

        • conk

          Sir, you are dead wrong. This tired old theory has been disproven over and over again. It’s all about WHAT you eat, rather than how much. Period!

        • Aldous

          The fundamental assumption of calorimetry: the energy produce by combusting food is the same amount of energy available to a human upon consumption of that food. Rather presumtive I would think.

        • George Parigian Jr.

          The problem with the “calories in calories out” theory is that there is no consideration for how the particular food in question affects your metabolic rate and insulin/leptin levels. The idea that 300 calories from a sugar laden desert, and 300 calories from a healthy fat source affects the body the same way is downright silly!

        • Jagan Kumaravelu

          This. This. This. This!! The best way to explain the argument against “calories in, calories out”. So flawed, yet people talk as if its the thing that ever existed even before earth came.

        • kkh

          Ahahaha that’s awesome. Although calories in/calories out is BULL

        • Vilhjalmur

          If you believe that biological organisms work like bomb calorimeters, then, yeah, you’re right! 😉

        • robo_1742

          completely agree but the “type” of calories has a major influence on metabolism. You can significantly raise your caloric intake if low glycongen foods are consumed.
          Rangers lead the way.

        • Calories in calories out is bunkum: all you have to do is look at the amount of congealed fat that gets sucked out of any major city’s sewers: if that was counted as “calories in”, it would certainly not be counted in “calories out” (because the “calories out” calculation only counts expenditure, not waste). Tens of billions of calories that “missed the out-count”, and yet folks still got fat… because of the composition of their diets.

          Folks like Lustig, Taubes and (on a lighter note) Tom Haughton have shown in great detail, that excess consumption of simple carbs (and some complex carbs, like amylopectin-A) results in a very different amount of fat deposition than, say, the same caloric quantity of fats or protein.

          Calories from different sources are not iso-metabolic. Caloric content of foods calculated by bomb calorimetry are a poor estimate of the caloric yield from the body’s physical processes. Caloric expenditure estimates from activity are unreliable, and take little or no account of EPOC or the differentials in TEF/SDA of different foods.

          Don’t bring that idiotic 1970s broscience into the internet: it will get mashed and you will look silly.

        • Karon Reiter

          America has been on a low fat diet since the 1970s and still we have the highest obesity and heart disease. How’s that low fat working out, huh? Not very good. The government guidelines for a low fat diet was created by a group of scientists and nutritionist that sat on the boards of the food industry and the pharmaceutical companies while outside scientists and nutritionists vehemently opposed the low fat diet because there wasn’t enough research being done to proof fat caused weight gain and heart disease. And there still hasn’t been a clinical controlled study done since in this country – only observational. Sweden just completed a 16 yr controlled clinical study and what they found you will never see published here in the US because it disputes the low fat recommendation and sites carbs, i.e., sugar as the culprit. They have now adopted a new healthy guideline which is a low carb-hi-healthy-fat diet.

        • How can one access the Sweden 16-yr controlled clinical study? We need those indisputable facts to confront those smug big-pharma-lackey doctors who protect their jobs by means of sustaining ill health in their trusting patients.

        • Cole

          Thats just because of a high metabolism

        • robo_1742

          If it’s worth doing,,,, it’s worth overdoing! Rangers lead the way.

        • james

          Didn’t Dave say on one of Joe Rogan’s podcasts that he only exercises like 15 minutes per month or something like that? I could be totally be making that up.

        • FatBear

          I used to get out and row 10 miles every morning, six days a week. I lived on macaroni loaded with cheese and felt great. It charged me up. I was invincible. If you exercise as much as this guy apparently does, you can eat anything and feel great. But it seems irresponsible to prescribe it for others who are not so active.

        • Patricia Lucus

          and people like you who troll around the internet to sh*t on peoples hopes it works makes you much better right, 😉 , who’s the moron =)~

        • kennedy

          CALM DOWN PEOPLE UR ALL GOING ON ABOUT NOTHING.. People are reading the comments to see if it works, not listen to you bitch about calories in vs out.. go do some research and stop spammin

        • Tom

          Try it …. I’m not a shill for Dave… I’m a customers… The coffee is exactly as described by these guys… No B.S.

          I’ve never spent so much $ on coffee, but it’s worth it

        • Guest

          If it’s worth doing,,,, it’s worth overdoing! Rangers lead the way!

        • offskooring

          Keto bro…Keto…your welcome

        • Chuck Adams

          how about using decaf for afternoon hours??

        • peaknik

          You intuitively doubt it because since the 60’s we’ve been told fat is bad.
          We’ll some people I guess also aren’t used to getting much fat in one go and it can make them feel nauseous.
          Anyway the 15 year long Sydney diet heart study concluded already 1979 that fat didn’t cause heart problems. The finding only emerged 2013. 2013 a Swedish medical expert panel also concluded that LCHF diet was best for weight loss AND that Fat does NOT cause heart disease. Similarly a panel sponsored by Swedish health authorities looked at the science against fat and they discovered that the data had been skewed to match the desired result and that the science against fat was very weak. Also google “5000 open heart surgeries, what really causes heart disease” where a senior american heart surgeon shares his experience. Having that said, if your diet is also high on carbs, then you’ll be stacking on weight as the carbs (insulin) will prevent you from going into ketosis and your body instead will be in a fat storage mode. Hope that is of some value in re-evaluating the “dangers” of eating butter.

      • eat

        it’s called addiction

    • JohnD

      For those stating “a calorie is just a calorie”, I suggest doing a web search to find the most up to date research challenging that notion. For one, check out Cara B. Ebbeling et al. Effects of Dietary Composition on Energy Expenditure During Weight-Loss Maintenance. JAMA, June 27, 2012 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2012.6607 . That study was over a year ago and there has been more research since so…study up and get your facts right.

    • Garrett K

      How much water are you drinking? Remember, when you’re consuming caffeine, it DOES dehydrate you. Make sure that you’re drinking ample water, which will hydrate your entire system, and let the magic of the Bulletproof Coffee actually work better.

      You’re made of 70%+ water 😉 Make sure to keep those levels high!

      • Rachel Hawkridge

        Can you cite that caffeine = dehydration? The medical literature indicates that caffeine =/= diuretic, rather that caffeine is bladder irritant, making us “pee NOW”, rather than “pee more”.

        • Garrett K

          My contact lenses are harder to wear on days when I drink coffee. I’ve found this every single time I’ve worn coffee, and had anything which contains caffeine, including chocolate, coffee, tea, etc.

          Water helps to balance the feeling of ‘my contacts seem to want to shred my eyeballs, and me rub my eyelids to redness’ that comes with larger amounts of caffeine consumption.

        • Beth

          I have dry eyes and take a small vitamin A pill every day and that completely eradicates the problem.

        • Robert Casper

          It’s possible caffeine irritates your eyes and it may not be the dehydration. It may also be that coffee is meant to be drank, not worn.

          I will say though, I have a muscle condition that causes pain when I am dehydrated. When I drink coffee, I get the same pain.

        • Garrett K

          I stopped putting coffee onto my eyes. The caffi-mask wasn’t the best idea for getting me up in the morning. Great advice. :)

          Serious note – I have taken BPC out of my routine (for the moment), plus added more sea salt to my water. Seems to be helping a bit :) Definitely less eye dryness.

    • b

      I like this coffee too and believe it helps me metabolize the caffeine better. Also, being a thin guy with high metabolism i usually experience drastic ups and down with caffeine, so i’m excited about this. But of course there is no magic energy drink/pill/drug or food item out there that will “work” for you. If you are relying on anything to make you feel or perform a certain way, you will be needing more and more of it, and then there will be side effects. When will we all learn that “what goes up must come down”??? there is NO way around that. Sure, have another one in the afternoon K, and then have trouble falling asleep and then take a sleeping pill and then develop psoriasis and start experiencing depression, then start eating brownies by the fistful and gaining weight…:) The sluggishness you are feeling is the side-effect of a drug, no matter how delayed.

    • peaknik

      If you are in ketosis then you can have several cups like this. Or just have some Cheese with butter. You’ll still lose weight. And stick to healthy fats yes, saturated fat is healthy and transfats and poly unsaturated fats are the bad ones, contrary to what they’ve been telling us for the last several decades). If you have body fat and are in ketosis you should however normally not experience running out of puff in the afternoons. The energy if not from butter should come from burning your body fat. If you are very lean though you need to increase the amounts of fat that you eat.

    • CatPenus69

      Great Joe Rogan Experience follow-up
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwY4H3cNTH0

    • Damien

      This is called caffeine addiction.

  • PD

    First attempt at the coffee and it’s damn delicious. I searched high and low and found some single origin k-cups for my Keurig….is that okay or am I getting shit coffee still?

    • Steve

      Please take this is in as light a way as possible… but Dave obviously wont answer this because he prefers that you buy his coffee because it’s “proven”, and because it helps him generate the revenues he needs to continue doing research and consistently update the website.

      Also, without knowing where the coffee comes from or how it’s processed, Dave can’t answer even if he wanted to.

      • Ron

        Steve,
        Try using the Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter from Amazon. I use this at work with a Bullet blender at work during the week.

        • Sean Mckendry

          sounds like there is clear demand for a prepared bulletproof solution.

        • Sean Okonsky
        • Garrett K

          Bulletproof K-cups are a nice touch, though it’s definitely a better idea to get the Bulletproof beans, grind em, and fill reusable K-Cups.

          We Bulletproof Executives want to be known for sustainability and creating a Bulletproof world.. intelligently, not for creating more trash, right? 😉

        • Sandi

          and skipping the chemicals in the pods themselves…can’t be good for the brain or the body!

        • Garrett K

          Totally agree. The less trashy chemicals that go in (from regular K-cups) the better.

          Following up on my previous post, in 2006 the amount of plastic used in single use K-Cups sold, could go around the entire world.

          That was just in 2006.

          Invest into reusable K-Cups. It’s worth it. :)

        • pghpammy

          The plastic Dave uses in his K-cups is more recyclable. But I like filling my own Kcup so I can control the amount of coffee that’s in it (also less expensive that way.

        • Jerryct48

          Right. I save about $50/month by using the reusable K cups.

        • Nicole Rigs

          Thank-you!! Those things are the worst new product to hit the shelves! Aren’t we supposed to be trying to cut down on this sort of trash? Why the heck are we creating more! Ugh. Don’t even get me started lol.

        • Nicole Rigs

          I didn’t know they had re-useable cups… at least that’s a start (a backwards start but a start nonetheless).

        • Carmela

          yeah they sell a four pack of reusables at CVS for $10

        • Joel

          No kidding. After spending upwards of $150 on this setup you get… a regular single-serve coffee maker.

        • healthnut1

          exactly, it is such a waste of money!!

        • Shorty20122012 .

          Wait what? There’s a better way to do what the guy is describing in the article?

        • Jerryct48

          I save $50 a month by using the reusable K cups.

        • risa

          are there chemicals in the k cups? as it doesn’t say anything but coffee if you just buy the regular coffee not flavored

        • Amber Ray

          k cups are made of plastic and there are chemicals in these plastics that transfer into your drink when they are heated up.

        • John Fitzgibbon

          Nothing from plastic in k-cups transfers to your coffee. Show me the scientific evidence and testing that shows this. You are a nutbag like many others who just make stuff up to suit your beliefs.

        • Freedom321

          You don’t have to be insulting.

        • Marie Manual

          Its in the bulletproof diet/cook books, about not using plastic, how it gets into everything u heat up and is toxin, so amber ray didn’t make this up, u need to read the books about bulletproof coffee john Fitzgibbon, before u start call people names, like “nutbag”………….smh

        • John Fitzgibbon

          Oh how typical. It’s in the bulletproof diet/cook books? You can’t be serious. That’s your source? You are a nut bag too and a lot more. It never occurred to you once that the diets or cook books you read have a vested interest right? Do you even know the person and/or persons behind bulletproof coffee and some of the bs claims they have made in the past like your friend Amber Ray or whoever? Like most lazy Americans you believe what you read because it’s convenient for you. Do your research! Show me the SCIENTIFIC evidence and testing behind the statement that “toxins” are released from plastic k-cups. Ohhhhh the toxins, the toxins! Lol. Don’t you dare quote some laughable diet or cook book or whatever to make claims and beliefs about something that has never been proven. Wake up Marie Manual!

        • Gina

          Out of curiosity, John, are you a scientist? Personally I do a lot of research because I have the time to do it. Most “lazy” Americans are working 1 or 2 jobs to support families and don’t have the luxury of time. And those of us who do have the time don’t have the paid subscription to the various scientific paper journals and are left with reading between the lines of the abstracts, unless we want to depart with the average $32 fee to download the full study. And most “lazy” Americans do not have the training to understand the study nor how to analyze the results, let alone know who’s behind the study and may benefit from certain results. 50 years ago science told us saturated fat and dietary cholesterol led to heart disease. Today, science is telling us the opposite. Who is the “lazy” American and “nut bag” to believe? Science does tell us that plastics made with BPA are linked to childhood obesity, but they are arguing whether that is causation or correlation. They say further study is needed. Who’s to say that an endocrine disruptor that leads to childhood obesity doesn’t have a harmful effect on adults? Scientists can’t agree on this crap, so what do you expect from us “lazy” Americans? Oh, and btw, Keurig says they do not use BPA in the manufacturing of their plastic cups. But personally, because my “lazy” self says: “When in doubt, don’t” I avoid plastics and heat. I do use them in my fridge and freezer though, although I prefer glass. I also don’t use a Keurig. I love my Bunn coffee maker and also my French press.

        • John Fitzgibbon

          When did I ever say I was a scientist? My profession has nothing to do with anything in this conversation. Your long post adds very little to this conversation except that you quoted a fact in that Keurig says they do not use BPA in the manufacturing of their plastic cups. They don’t, so it looks like you’ve done some research. The fact that Americans have kids or multiple jobs doesn’t give them the right to make false claims about anything. If they don’t know because they don’t have time to know then don’t make claims. You seem to be missing the point entirely, and you don’t need $32 to find scientifically published journal articles. There are many places online that scientific studies can be read or shared and discussed without a fee. However, since you brought it up, $32 is a very, very small price to pay in order to find out the facts regarding something important to you. I am sure most lazy Americans could figure out how to drop some of their meaningless costs to put together $32. The problem of course is they are inherently lazy and they would find reasons that would prevent them from doing so ? Plus, spouting false claims that are convenient for them to believe in is just much easier anyway.

          “And most ‘lazy’ Americans do not have the training to understand the study nor how to analyze the results, let alone know who’s behind the study and may benefit from certain results.” -EXACTLY! So if you don’t understand it don’t repeat it!

          “50 years ago science told us saturated fat and dietary cholesterol led to heart disease. Today, science is telling us the opposite. Who is the “lazy” American and “nut bag” to believe? Science does tell us that plastics made with BPA are linked to childhood obesity, but they are arguing whether that is causation or correlation. They say further study is needed. Who’s to say that an endocrine disruptor that leads to childhood obesity doesn’t have a harmful effect on adults?” -Considering you later state that Keurig doesn’t use BPA in their cups and this is the point of the entire argument here I have no idea why you wasted any time with these sentences. You are making a point that doesn’t need to be made nor is relevant in this argument.

          As I final note I will reiterate my point. There is NO scientific study showing that K-cups release some ridiculous harmful toxins when used. None, yet people continue to spout this crap because it’s what they want to believe, not what they know to be true. You call yourself lazy and that I should expect less from you because scientists can’t agree on crap? Well that’s a sad statement indeed but I never called you lazy. However if you feel you are in the lazy American camp then so be it. I don’t know you and don’t pretend to. Scientists will always continue to disagree on many ideas and concepts, which is a good thing, but that still doesn’t get us any closer to the misleading info that toxins are released from K-cups. I personally don’t use a Keurig. I use a very nice Breville but not because of supposed “toxins”. I like to grind my own beans and control the level of strength in my coffee.

        • Gina

          Well, at least I wasn’t called a nutbag!! LOL

          I didn’t say you said you were a scientist which is why I asked. If that offended you, my apologies.

          I also didn’t say that you said I was lazy. I’m the one who choose to wear the label you liberally applied to a group of Americans, some of who are taking part in this discussion. Besides, I can be lazy.

          “I am sure most lazy Americans could figure out how to drop some of their meaningless costs to put together $32.” First you call a couple people here nutbags; then you imply they are “lazy Americans” and now you imply that the same group of Americans have “meaningless costs.” Why do you use insults to advance your position in the argument? Who are you to ascribe meaning to anyone’s choice on how they spend their money?

          You really don’t have to answer, but if you do, so be it. You will have the last word.

        • John Fitzgibbon

          You are a nutbag and now acting like a total moron too! I don’t insult anyone to advance my argument. I won my argument some time ago as nobody has produced any scientific studies showing “toxins” are released in K-cups. Game, set, match, get it? Probably you don’t because you now just want to play games and take this conversation to some ridiculous idiotic area where you would feel more comfortable. Well sorry, I made my point and until someone proves me wrong and shows me a study I’m comfortable with my position.
          As a side note I am who I want to be and can say whatever I want to say and I say many people in this country have spent much more than $32 meaninglessly. Stop trying to be such a hero and play semantics with me. It makes you look dumb when you can’t admit the truth.

        • Namma

          There’s an old wise saying that goes something like “pick [or choose] your battles wisely”. Not a lot of wisdom in what you’re doing. Leave off. This is a tiny, tiny thing that some people choose not to use K-Cups. Unless you foolishly invested heavily into it, it’s a non-starter.

        • John Fitzgibbon

          I invest in the truth so when I see bullshit I call it as such. Toxins being released from the plastic in K-cups is bullshit. I’m glad you almost made a point about nothing but then actually made no point at all. Solid contribution chief. Well done! Lol.

        • jnlwriter

          I haven’t even tried bulletproof coffee yet, or read any books, but as medical and health journalist, I’ve read the studies on the dangers of plastics contaminating food and drink. Some progressive companies are doing better, making compostable “plastic,” not (necessarily) to be confused with biodegradable plastic (still a step up for the environment but not always for health).

        • MattyD

          https://www.upgradedself.com/products/bulletproof-upgraded-coffee-cartridges

          “Highly Recyclable – These filters are the most eco-friendly
          because they are made from 100% polypropylene, making them recyclable
          along with other #5 plastics found in bins, trays, and cables. The
          THERMOCELL Fresh Seal is also recyclable with other #7 plastics that
          turn into plastic lumber and custom plastics. Upgraded Coffee Cartridges
          are designed with sustainability in mind.”

        • Ryann MacIntosh

          no! really :) yay!

        • Penn State Clips

          Which Bullet blender cup? Specifically, will the cups with the handles tolerate the heat of the coffee?

        • Turbyfillss

          Watch out putting hot liquid in a sealed bullet blender will cause it to expand and gush out every where.

        • angela1a

          yes, that can be dangerous I have seen it happen before , the lid flies off like a bullet….

        • tlbirdsong

          gives bullet proof coffee a whole new meaning…..lololol

        • keysey

          And guys, I know Dave says use a blender, but I doubt you have to use a blender for this stuff. Just pour the coffee in a tall pitcher along with the other stuff and use a hand blender. So much more convenient.

        • Coffee

          thanks for this idea – the top blew off my blender and in the less expensive bullet type blender – it cracked the sides. I will try a hand blender

        • Garrett K

          Using an actual electric blender helps to break down the fat, and truly make them more rapidly digestible to your body. Unless you’re using a high speed hand blender, you won’t get the same effect.

          Unless you’re an Android or Robot. Then ignore any previous limitations. Because Androids & Robots.

        • Nat

          Exactly how I do it. Handheld stick blender is easier.

        • Suzie Nunnally Clary

          Um… a hand held ‘blender’ is still… ummm… a ‘blender’. I’m just sayin’.

        • zee

          Hence the term ‘bullet blender’ lol!

        • vision33r

          Using a Keurig with a resusable coffee filter is like boiling water and then pouring it through a bad strainer. That tiny little k-cup does not brew coffee at all and just runs water right through the grind. You don’t need a $100 machine to do that.

        • Freedom321

          I just read about putting the coffee grounds in cold water and setting in in the fridge overnight, then strain. It is supposed to be retain much of the nutrients. I suppose you can just heat it up if you want it hot.

      • JonBot

        As pointed out in the JRE – even Daves beans have some Mycotoxins present, despite the rhetoric. High end, washed single origin coffee beans will get you close at half the price.

        • Antony Reed

          Have you priced it out?? I sure have. High altitude, single origin, wet-processed coffee beans are hard to find and very expensive. Dave’s brand usually ends up the better bargain, oz for oz when you buy the 5 lb. bags.

        • lorreann

          Where do you find high end washed beans? How do you even search for that?

      • Ryann MacIntosh

        you can use his blend in a k cup for the keurig steve :) ji think thats what the question was.. does it HAVE to be a french press? or can it be brewed however?
        i think its fine but probably not ideal PD but its how I’m going to do it. i can’t have two or more different forms of making coffee on my small counters :)

        • Deb

          I’m kind of leery of using my Keurig since someone posted an article on FB about mold/algae growing in the reservoir. Yuck! Go though all this time and expense to get quality coffee/butter/MCT and add a dose of mold? I don’t think so. I think I could boil my machine in vinegar at this point and still wouldn’t trust it!

        • amber

          You should be cleaning the reservoir.

        • Jenna

          I have a single-serve Keurig and run it through several times with white vinegar once a week. It’s been fine for years (no mold), and I use a re-usable cup which also gets the vinegar treatment. The drip is about 2-3 min, not 4, but it’s a perfect amount for BP coffee and you don’t have to stand over it! Man I love white vinegar, that stuff works on everything.

        • krily

          I recently read that about all coffee makers because who among us really cleans them. I just use a pan of water and a tea ball.

      • Thomas Jones

        He doesn’t waste time and energy on “haters”. I think you need mindfulness therapy for your disorder. Good luck!

      • Jody UncleFester Mohler

        The only way to get truly fresh coffee is to roast your own. He just wants you to buy into this system. Fresh roasted coffee means less than a week roasted.

        • Clay

          It’s actually a bad idea to brew coffee that has been roasted less than a week prior to brewing because of the amount of c02 molecules that are in the beans.

        • Susan

          This is a fact.

        • discerningdave

          Not true, the CO2 almost completely outgasses after 12 hours… by one week, beans are no longer fresh, many of the valuable oils are starting to turn rancid…

          blech

          you can get very top quality beans (green) to roast at SweetMarias…

          Keurig is (should be) a crime

        • Bingo – I call it a low level pyramid scheme.

    • Jess

      Hey there, did you know that Keurig sells re-usable coffee filters? You can buy a couple for like 10 dollars where I live, and then fill them with any coffee you want. Less waste, too :)

    • Shardae Avents
    • Brainbuster

      Dave said that coffee from Central America has the least toxins in it. And coffee from Africa and Egypt? (I think) have the most toxins.

      • Matthew Wolferstan

        Have you looked at a map? Egypt is part of Africa.

        • Rich

          Have you looked at a map? Egypt is part of the middle east.

        • Ginger in Montreal

          I’d like to see what map you’re looking at Rich. Egypt is most definitely in Africa; to the west of Libya. Where exactly in the Middle East did you think it is?

        • nikkidarlin

          Egypt is both in Africa AND in the Middle East, the Africa being a continent and the Middle East being a region of the world delineated by politics, climate, religion (to a degree) and trade.

        • nikkidarlin

          It’s similar to saying that Greece is Mediterranean and European.

        • peaknik

          Egypt is way East of Libya. There is Tunisia in between.
          But yes, Egypt is geographically in Africa but geopolitically in ME. That’s what confuses many people

        • LPN

          boys, boys — attract more bees with honey. Please, less arguing about unrelated issues. THANK YOU. I logged on as a first time reader and this makes me wonder what i really am looking at. I wonder about professionalism with this behavior. If I’m concerned enough to research an issue, I expect better conversation. Onward!

        • li bARTLEY

          actually libya is to east of egypt?

        • lil bartley

          I MEAN to east of libya

        • Charlotte

          You’re both right, it is in the continent of Africa but it is considered by many to be in the Middle East. In the same way, everyone would agree that Saudi Arabia is in the middle east. But technically, it is in the continent of asia. Semantics, semantics, dont get your panties in a knot over it.

        • Dave Osborne

          This reminds me of a funny story that has nothing to do with bulletproof coffee, but everything to do with geography. Years ago, one of my classmates in a high school history class focusing on middle-eastern history (which includes northern Africa) answered the test question “which continent is Egypt in?” with the answer “Africa – North America”. They were sure that Egypt was in Africa, but their logic was that Africa was part of North America, because after all that’s where African-americans are from. Face palm.

        • Mat K

          I couldn’t resist reminding you that Egypt is in both Africa and Asia, with the Middle East being an area mainly in Asia that includes Egypt, but also covers the African part of Egypt and the European part of Turkey – Turkey also spans 2 continents.

        • Cat

          Egypt is most definitely in Africa, not Asia. Turkey spans two continents, yep, but not Egypt. The Middle East refers to a grouping of most W. Asian countries, and might include Turkey/Egypt for historical and geographical reasons; but Egypt is part of Africa, no doubt. Couldn’t resist reminding you.

        • Mat K

          Egypt (Listeni/?i?d??pt/; Arabic: ????? Mi?r, Egyptian Arabic: ???? Ma?r) is an Afro-Asiatic transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula.

          http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

        • Logic

          Egypt is a part of Asia and Africia. “Middle East” is a region. Not a continent. There are 4 continents in that side of the world. Europe – Africia – Asia – Australia. The “Middle East” is within the Asian continent. Yes, majority of the portion of Egypt is in Africa. But there is a portion of egypt, which is split by the Gulf of Suez, which branches from the Red sea. West of that is the Egypt within the Africa continent, and east of that is the part of Egypt in the Asia continent. Which would also make it in the REGION of the Middle East.

        • Logic

          *Africa.

        • Dave Osborne

          You’re correct as of 1982. However, between 1953 and 1982 the Sinai Peninsula – which is the part of Egypt in Asia – was occupied by Israel and as I remember it from the class in question the map showed that area as Israel.
          I noticed from your later post that you’re European, so it may be the case that your maps would have shown the Sinai Peninsula ownership differently than in the US. It’s certainly been a never ending political issue.

        • Alex

          Wow! if you are the kind of people that have been super upgraded by this magic coffee then maybe i might not try it after all.. Its like the Cross fit equivalent for pedants

      • Nina Raonic

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    • nanciesweb

      You can also get yourself a coffee press (around $20) and use your Keurig as an on-demand hot water dispenser. We use ours for coffee, instant soup, teas (with teabags), oatmeal, etc.

    • Ryan

      I used to use the Keurig machine but I recently discovered there is a mold issue with it. I have the machine with the water tank on the side so you’re not constantly refilling it. If you don’t clean it regularly it gets moldy and starts smelling like a fish pond. I thought originally if I kept it super clean I wouldn’t have any issues but the mold grows so quickly I was cleaning it after every use. Then I researched to see if anyone else noticed this. Sadly I discovered an even worse issue…after the first time you use the Keurig machine out of the box it will forever have a cup of water inside, ready for the next cup of coffee you make and Keurig doesn’t make the water hot enough to kill all of the bacteria and mold that grew inside. So I was drinking a moldy cup of coffee every morning for the last couple years. I made a switch to a percolator and notice the coffee tastes 100x better and I feel better. I’m not sure if all Keurigs store the water inside but its something to look into and consider if you are looking to be bulletproof.

    • Adella Gonzalez

      That’s refreshing to read. (Pardon the pun.) I was hoping that it would taste good. I gotta try this. :)

  • mtvecchio

    is it ok to just pour the brewed coffee onto the butter (melting it) instead of blending it all? when i get up really early in the morning all my housemates are sleeping so i dont want to wake them.

    • OlavDi

      Blending is not necessary, but it will give you a foamy cup of coffee similar to a latte. Without blending, the butter doesn’t mix very well with the coffee. Instead, just use a whisk and beat it manually; it will give you the same result.

  • James Tripp

    What is a good substitute for butter? I have an anaphlyactic milk protein allergy. Would coconut oil be good?

  • Zaid

    is there a certain brand of coffee that would be good for the bulletproof concoction?

  • S. J.

    I live in Canada and am having a hard time getting grass fed butter (no Kerry Gold in Canada).

    Do you guys have any recommendations for butters that are available in Canada?

    • Dave Asprey

      Organic meadow is closest..,or self imports are legal in certain quantities…
      Sent from my nobile phone. You understand….

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  • David Freeman

    Dave Asprey: There is a brand of “organic butter” sold by Costco at the moment that bears the following description. Does it meet your definition of suitable butter to vouchsafe the right fats?

    –“The cows live outdoors all year-round, with 24-hour access to water, and are fed a nutritionally-balanced diet of organic pasture, organic mixed forages (such as alfalfa hay,grass hay and silages), organic grain (such as soymeal, ground corn, wheat, sunflower and flax seeds) and an organic vitamin and mineral supplement.They are not given any antibiotics or hormones.”

    I anticipate that your answer is going to be “no”, but it seems significant that most of the butter I see in the health-food stores (like Rainbow Grocery in SF) say only “pasture-fed”, which does not exclude substances other than grass –so I’m a bit overwhelmed by the uncertainty at every turn. Any help?

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  • How would you recommend making this if i only have a coffee machine at work? pre-blend the butter at home or something?

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  • I’d like to throw this in…this morning a made 500 ml of Just Us French Roast this morning and then blended in 80 grams of Organic Meadows butter (the only thing even remotely close to grass fed I could find in canada) and 40 grams of coconut oil.

    I drank this at about 7 am. I felt great most of the morning and then at 11am I had to run to the washroom and vomited it all up.

    Also, I hadn’t eaten anything all morning.

    Anyone else have this experience?

  • gt0520

    Hello Dave – heard you on the Joe Rogan podcast and I have one question regarding the grass-fed butter piece. Does it clog arteries?

  • Suzy

    Hi, is there a non-dairy way to bullet-proof my coffee?
    Thanks!

  • Liz H.

    What kind of coffee machine do you use? What kind of machine do you recommend ?

  • JimmyJakes

    what goes well with BPE coffee for breakfast?

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  • Trish

    can i get bulletproof coffee in the UK?

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  • Jill

    Can this same idea work with tea instead of coffee? (I gave up coffee a few years ago, and have reasons not to go back to it.)

  • Johnny

    Does anyone know if “mainly grass fed butter” is still ok? and if not does anyone know a place where you can get unsalted grass fed butter in vancouver?

  • Matt

    Any recomendations for non coffee drinkers? I want to start my day with something I can mix my mct oil and butter in. i Try to avoid caffeine.

  • This is my new favorite article!! Keri, read this, and we can apply this to my nutrition choices. :) Please!!

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  • Nikki

    where do I get mold free coffee??

    • Dave Asprey

      Upgradedself.com

      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

  • Have you ever though about adding biohacking your bowel movements to the list of benifits for this coffee or as it’s own catagory? Works for me, talk about time management.

    • Dave Asprey

      Lol if it does that, it may be too much MCT!

      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

  • Dustin

    Is there anyplace to get grass fed butter in canada?? Maybe online or something??

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  • chris

    Grassfed Organic Ghee by Indian foodshttp://www.amazon.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee-14-oz/dp/B009P1995W/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1352881740&sr=1-2 or

    Anchor Butter New Zealand, Unsalted
    http://www.amazon.com/Grassfed-Organic-Ghee-14-oz/dp/B009P1995W/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1352881740&sr=1-2
    just cant seem to find kerrygold in the stores and they are sold out of the unsalted online lol good work i guess

  • Tara Meldrum

    As someone in Canada, no where near a place where I can buy grass fed butter (booo), what are my options for alternative ways to enjoy bulletproof coffee!? HELP!

    • Jason Hampel

      Have you tried Organic Meadow Unsalted Butter? I believe they sell this at many organic food stores and I believe Superstore also carries this product.

    • kevin

      Just try Purity Farms Grass fed ghee. You can buy it from Vitacost.

  • Eric

    I was just wondering what benefits the butter has in the bulletproof coffee?

    • Dave Asprey

      Butyric acid is antiinflammatoty

      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

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  • Thank you, Bulletproof Executive! My boyfriend and I are totally addicted to bulletproof coffee for breakfast. I used to have such a hard time figuring out a quick, healthy breakfast, but no more! My boyfriend loves it so much that he often feels like one cup isn’t enough, and was wondering about having a second cup later in the day. Can there be too much bulletproof coffee, or would you tell him to go for it?

    • Dave Asprey

      Go for it! Just make sure sleep quality stays up!

      Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

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  • Chris

    Hi Dave, a quick question, is MCT powder a good optional for oil? Shipping to the UK is a bit on the hefty side otherwise I’d be getting some of your coffee/mct oil to trial. if not in terms of MCT oil, what are the main things to look for? Thanks

    • Dave UK

      I’m also in the UK and shipping costs have put me off from buying from Dave. I also find it difficult to find unsalted KG Butter, so i use Yeo Valley unsalted and coffee from The Grump Mule Co, Cafe Equidad is probably the best quality washed coffee i can find, i also use PVLs MCT oil, all in all its MEGA, my wife and I have been on this for over a year and we haven’t died :)

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  • Rait

    I drank one cup and already felt full. Just amazing what butter can do!

  • Kim

    I would like to try this, but before I do, I’d like to know if I can eat anything else in the morning in addition to the cup of coffee. When I go long periods without eating, I have the tendency to pass out, so I never skip breakfast. Will I still get health benefits from the butter/coffee if I also eat something else in the morning?
    Also, I am not a coffee-drinker. I have the occasional cup of tea, but other than that, I don’t consume much caffeine. Will this be a major shock to my system? Thanks.

  • Red Tide

    Hello Dave

    Just made my first batch of BP coffee and I was pleasantly surprised. I feel great, I am full and have a ton of mental clarity. I do have one question though. I am in Canada so grass fed butter is impossible to find, so I have purchased some ghee to use. Is the ratio used the same? I ask because I thought the coffee was quite oily and separated constantly, I was stirring it like mad otherwise the ghee just floated to the top, which made for some hard to drink sips! I also used Nutiva coconut Oil as I am waiting for the MCT oil to ship.

    On another note for Canadians, I contacted Nanak foods in BC and due to overwhelming demand they will have, as of the end of November, a purely grass-fed ghee. The company told me in recent months they had received a incredible amount of requests for the product. I can only assume it has to do with the growing popularity of BP coffee. Nanak products are available at Superstore as well as local Indian grocers.

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  • lalib

    i am wondering if this process of bullet proofing coffee would work as well with ghee that’s made from the butter of grass-fed cows? since the milk-fat portion is not contained in ghee would that inhibit or negatively affect the final product?

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  • marshal

    Can someone tell me how to convert 30 grams of MCT oil to teaspoons/tablespoons? I’ve started with 1 tsp as recommended on the MCT oil label.

    PS. Tried it this afternoon with a square of Lindt 90% chocolate blended in — amazing!

  • J

    I really really want to do bulletproof coffee and have tried several times but gosh darn if it doesnt make me nauseous every time :( I know its the fats..particularly the coconut oil. any suggestions for a reason and solution so I can hack this bump in the road? thx

    • Matthew Michael Crown

      Start out slowly – very slwly with just a little butter and build up.

  • Todd

    Waiting for my coffee and MCT oil to be shipped, (not complaining) and I have a couple questions. Can I grind the beans and use a Mr. Coffee as I normally would for other coffee or is there some other way I should be brewing the coffee? Also, do I need to drink it all in one sitting or can I save some for later? I work away from home and would want a second cup after lunchtime. Thanks.

    • Dave Asprey

      It’s ok to save some for later. Use a gold filter for your Mr. Coffee. ?

  • Brian Edward Croner

    I’m gonna try it.

  • Helen

    I always sprinkle in cinnamon into my french press when I make Bulletproof coffee.

  • mule2500

    I love BP coffee but it seems to stop bowel movements :( SO I stop BP after 3 days any ideas?

    • Zorica

      Until Dave responds (I hope he does):

      First, determine if plain coffee causes the same problem for you. Then if it does not and it’s only the BP style, then it might indicate you need some help with digestion, either stomach acids or further enzymes in the gall bladder for fats digestion. Either or, you can then further test to see the effects with digestive enzymes and/or betaine hcl.

      Hope this helps.

      • Dave Asprey

        Zorica is right! Lipase and betaine HCL would be good. So would magnesium. I suspect you are still teaching your body to digest fats.
        Sent from an iphone. That means it’s spelled wrong…and I’m probably lost. You understand… -Dave

        • mule2500

          Ok I will get some to help. Thanks again! I have turned many on to your site and wisdom! And many thanks for the transcripts of your podcasts

      • mule2500

        Plain coffee does not cause same prob. I have my gall bladder removed btw. And thanks for quick response! :)

  • Paul Walden

    Hoy Dave!

    What’s your take on slow carbs such as oatmeal and pasta when used for endurance and strength training?

    I love the idea of drinking my breakfast, but I do a fair bit of long-distance running and strength training and wonder if I’ll be alright on this. Presently eat a massive bowl of oatmeal porridge and a couple of eggs (together with some really disgusting coffee that I will soon give the boot in favour of the BP calibre).

    Absolutely LOVE your site! Dynamite.

    Paul

  • bruce

    dave
    do you make decaf bullett proof coffee
    I have issues w/caffeine
    thanks
    bruce

    • Mo

      Test out White, Green, Black, and Yerba Mate Tea blended with butter

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  • Jumalio

    I don’t get it… here Dave you state that salted coffee is a crime but…here you talk about using salt in your coffee:
    http://www.bulletproofexec.com/video-biohacking-with-butter-salt-and-coffee/

    Am I missing something?

  • David

    Hey Dave, would it be okay to drop 10-15 grams of Green & Blacks organic dark chocolate to the bulletproof coffee? I add this into the coffee and it tastes delicious!

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  • Justin

    I’m loving this recipe! I recently wrote up an article about how much I liked it. I add some virgin coconut oil as well, which makes for a great wake up call in the morning. It also makes me less hungry which is a definite bonus. Thanks for sharing this with the world!
    http://www.empowernetwork.com/feelempowerednow/blog/bulletproof-coffee-not-just-your-average-productivity-tip/?id=feelempowerednow

  • Hi Dave, I ran out of my Upgraded Coffee and been trying to find something good in town while I wait for the next shipment of your brand.

    Looks like ALL the wet processed coffee I’ve found goes through a small fermenting process after it’s been washed to get rid of the remaining pulp on the bean, is this normal or will that grow toxins in the bean?

    I need some bulletproof while I wait.

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  • daffie

    Psst… we don’t have cell walls. Just wanted to let you know.

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  • jared

    Does anyone know of a specific brand of coffee that I can buy from Trader Joes or Whole Foods? I have been living off Dave’s coffee for months and I am out. I ordered a few weeks ago and they are back ordered. I can’t last the week without coffee and Dunkin Donuts messes with me. I think that Dave is 100% correct with the mold issue.

    I really need to buy some today. Thanks!

    • WestEnd

      I read about Intelligencia coffee and that it fills the bill of mold free and single source. Your mileage of course may vary.

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  • Mike

    I heard that MCT oil reacted to heat the same way as omega 3, which would mean that putting it in hot coffee wouldn’t be a good idea… does anyone know if this is true or not?

  • matthiasak

    So I haven’t ordered Upgraded Bulletproof Coffee yet, but I have had the opportunity to use Kerry Gold butter and some Coconut oil that is 65% MCTs. It’s wonderful!

    And I have gotten some very awkward looks and conversations started when I make it. HAHA XD

    From the autophagy and such last week, I’ve already dropped a few pounds, and my abs have tightened up without any exercise, my skin has cleared up, I’m sleeping heavily at night, and have been getting away with 6 hours of sleep a night!

    I’ve also read Body by Science (great book!) and looked into CSAs in my area that provide 100% grass fed beef for cheaper alternatives to shopping at the grocery store / Whole Foods.

    There is one question I have, regarding the quality of my coffee. I have been using an organic Guatemalan single-sourced whole bean from Central Market, however I read that the oils themselves still get released when the bean is brewed and may contain mold toxins attached. Well, what about cold brewing overnight? By brewing in cold water we keep more of the oils in the ground bean and I can then warm up the iced-toddy if I want to have a better ability to absorb the butter and coconut oil into the coffee. Theoretically this should make some badass bulletproof coffee.

    Is this a good process?

    • matthiasak

      As a side note, I have been taking COLD showers before bed, and I have been able to fall asleep much faster than normal. Having some fat before bed (30ish minutes before) also seems to really help.

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  • Chris Armiger

    I’m sure I’m missing it or just way overthinking it perhaps. Does it make a difference how fine or course you grind the coffee? And do you mix it right after making the coffee?

  • Chris Armiger

    Perhaps you can make a short video detailing the step by step of how to make the perfect “bulletproof” morning joe for us visual learners….PLEASE!

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  • As a lupus patient I am always looking for ways to be more productive and have more energy. This recipe sounds like heaven but unfortunately, I am allergic to wheat and dairy. Is there an alternative to butter?

  • T Pompa

    Just created a major life-style productivity rough draft for the next 4 months of my life. I will be starting every day with BulletProof Coffee. In addition, I’ll be implementing Dave’s diet. I’m 100% committed, and hoping to share my experience of the products in relation to those who want to experiment optimizing their life-style.

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  • Tried this after I got my Rok Expresso Maker for Xmas. Didn’t realise I blended salted butter. I can confirm it is a crime! Yuck!

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  • SkepticalGenius

    Does this stuff actually work

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  • Robert Rivera

    Hello, I just want to tell you that the upgraded coffee has changed my life! I am a crossfit and jiu jitsu athlete at Undisputed Fitness in Santa Fe New Mexico. The results have been explosive! I have more energy and some guys cannot keep up with my energy levels and I feel I owe it all to the coffee. I drink about six to eight cups a day and I recommend it to anybody that wants to feel Powerful throughout the day. I would like to try a few other of your products with my coffee. I am curious about your cacao and vanilla? Again just thought I would drop by and let you know how I feel. I always tell people about your website and so far my feedback has been GREAT! Thanks for all the great info on your site!

    Robert Rivera

    • Joey

      Yikers! 6-8 cups a day?! no wonder you’re flyin’ high! I think dave only recommends 1-2 cups a day?

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    crazi dumfuc

  • Shawn J

    Hey Dave. Is it ok to have a minuscule amount of carbs in the coffee? I use erythritol, but I also add about 4g of coconut sugar for its great taste. The coconut sugar is low glycemic. Thanks!

    • Zorica Vuletic

      Just want to remind everyone (which Dave probably does elsewhere). Make sure to have good Mg status (in cells and not blood test with only 1% of Mg showing in blood/serum). I discovered that drinking a lot of caffeine can deplete of Mg. Don’t bother give up the delicious coffee though (well you might want to for a short time while you replete your stores) but instead focus on getting good Mg either from loads of green veggies and/or supplementation. This is my strategy…we’ll see how it turns out. After two days of mg supplementation I am already noticing benefits. Hope it keeps up. I’m also switching to high green tea consumption for now too. Don’t worry I am not giving up coffee—HELL NO way that is happening (too delicious) but for now I need to help my mitochondria atm….store it with Mg.

      Also for every 1 molecule of sugar (organic or not) it uses up 54 molecules of Mg. At least from what I read: wow! I was drinking too much coffee and using too much honey. I ran into trouble. So fixing that now…wish me luck.

  • Rich H

    Hey i’m just getting on the bulletproof diet (starting step 6 of the 14 step process). I was wondering if bulletproof tea is ok. I quit drinking coffee 2 years ago, and I don’t really like the taste anymore. So any thoughts on bulletproof tea would be great!

  • I use a magic bullet to blend my bulletproof coffee/butter and coconut oil, which usually leaves a large head of foam which i scrape off and throw out… am I missing out on the good fats?

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  • chrisinmiami

    What if you are already a little overweight? Do you still recommend this?

  • Took me a couple of hours to work through just the comments on this blog post. Lots of great information if you’re willing to dig.

    Quick question: Any recommendations on how much Lipase and Betaine to consume if experiencing heartburn and or constipation?

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  • Kate

    Hey Dave, I’m a 34 year old woman. I want to eat a Bulletproof Diet now so that when I’m ready to start a family, I can conceive quickly. I know caffeine consumption is not recommended during pregnancy, but can I drink coffee in the meantime, until I start trying to get pregnant (or even until I AM pregnant)? I love the taste and convenience of BP coffee.

  • Otrora

    How much coffee do you grind at once? How much is needed for your 500 ml each morning?

    I, of course, would prefer it as freshly grind as possible and would hate to grind too much and losing the taste by the next day.

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  • How much BP coffee grounds do you use for the 500ML of water it states to use above? First time I made it it was ridiculously strong and bitter. Wanting it to tastes as amazing as everyone says it does! I’m a “coffee with my creamer” kinda chick so no sugar should be interesting but wanting to give this a try along with my crazy diet I just started! Please let me know (:

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  • Lisa

    What if you have an allergy to coffee, can tea be used instead? And if so what kind?

    • Rich H

      I have been using bulletproof tea for three weeks. I tried several brands in that time, but recommend Celestial Seasons. They have a wide variety of flavors and they seem to work the best for me (probably very low in Mycotoxins). Celestial Seasons is a common brand and cheaper than coffee by a longshot. However, I recommend you try out a couple of different brands and see which one or ones work best for you.

  • Matt Gibbins

    Uh I just had my first bullet proof coffee but used 500ml of pure coffee brewed in a stove top coffee maker before I realized you suggested black coffee…Should I have diluted the coffee down to approximately 1oz of espresso to 220ml of water or did I do the right thing? Wow I’m rushing so hard I think I already know the answer but confirmation would be appreciated

  • PoorGuy

    How can a poor guy do “bulletproof”? Is there some way?

    • Rich H

      grain fed unsalted butter (no where near as good as grass fed), mct oil (optional), and tea. Find a brand that works for you. It should not make you sick or tired even if you dial up the dose and add an extra bag or two. you could blow 20$ have 6 brands of tea to try out, and still have just as many servings as 3/4 lb bag of upgraded coffee. Once you find out which one is best for you, you’ll actually save money over cheap coffee!

  • WestEnd

    (@pospos asked about his situation in which the advice was to avoid caffeine because of insulin sensitivity.) I think the oil helps with stomach reactions, acidity, and with hypoglycemic reaction. I use my internal feelings as a guide. The oil makes a difference.
    Test and trust your internal sensors but know that context, what foods are eaten near the same time, and time of day c
    affectsthat. Also exercise does too.

    In relation to the insulin reaction, i have read that fiber mitigates sugar, eaten together. I read it in Michel Montignac’s books re diet.
    Confession: I am only inspired by the Bulletproof recipe and moderate it. . I use a teaspoon of coconut oil in a cup of coffee, plus cinnamon, other spices, think Mexican chocolate spices. Occasionally cocoa.

    Interestingly I have read that MCT oils, which is 2/3 of coconut oil, is literally a food for the brain. I had thought that only sugar was a a source of brain food.
    I tried to find a local source of mold-free coffee and tried Intelligencia,at one of their stores, $$ too but no delivery. It was terrible. It gave me that over-hyped feeling I get from the wrong -usually I’d say cheap coffee. Not for me.

    Disclaimer: Since I am female, and over 65, my body reactions might be different from yours. Someday I will get the nerve to ingest that much fat at once. Just to test.

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  • Armin

    Hey guys,
    I am a bit confused.
    Do you need to grind the Bulletproof Coffee beans first or do you make the coffee with the whole beans?

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  • Is 30 Grams of MCT = to about 2 Tablespoons?

  • Does this work with tea of any kind? I’m a black tea drinker – hate coffee. Seriously.

  • Jason Hampel

    Looks like Organic Meadows is about the closest you can get to grass fed butter in Canada (Superstore seems to stock it as well as most organic food stores). KerryGold is not allowed to export to Canada at this time.

    Here’s the reply I got from Organic Meadows when I enquired about the butter…

    “Being certified organic, they all must abide by the organic rules which include that the cows must eat primarily grass. Throughout the warm months this is more obvious since they are all out to pasture between approx. April and November eating what they graze. However, because we live in Canada and the grass is covered during the snowy winter months, eating only grass is not possible. What they are also given is alfalfa, peas, oats, soybeans, corn etc. During the summer months, in general, the cows are fed 95-100% grass because its readily available. Our farmers also collect the hay for storage to feed the cows during the winter months. During the winter months the amount of grass would be about 70-85% depending on the farm and the quality of the hay that they were able to bring in from their fields. All of their feed must be 100% certified organic, non GMO and must not contain any animal byproducts.”
    Personally, if that’s the closest I can get to grass fed, then, I’ll take it.

    • Gladina Vuletic

      When I’m not hemming and hawing about my tolerance for casein, I am very happy with Oganic Meadows. No it’s not 100% grass fed but I’ve compared with regular butters (since I was hoping to save $$ with regular butter) and you can taste (and feel) the difference.

      Go ahead with the Organic Meadows if our country is going to be stupid with food laws. :insertranthere:

    • CT

      Thanks for looking into this. I’ve been looking around for butter with grass fed on the label with no luck. I’ve seen Organic Meadow though. I had no idea that Canada doesn’t allow Kerrygold exports. What’s the reasoning behind that?

      • Zorica Vuletic

        Reasoning: Although Canada is a great country, our import laws are just ridiculous. That’s the ‘reason’. haha There are many things which we cannot get even from online shopping. Organic Meadows does seem fine though and I am satisfied enough with this brand. :)

  • Bean

    Is it okay to use cultured butter that is grassfed and unsalted? It’s the only grassfed I can find.

  • Jason Hampel

    If you’re looking for good coffee beans in Calgary, check out Phil & Sebastian in Chinook Mall. Great Single Origin beans, wet processed from Guatemala. They were recommended to me by DrumRoasters out of BC.

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  • I made my first cup tonight with the unsalted butter, cacao butter, and chocolate powder. It’s pretty good. I’m curious though why it says 2 tbs of butter as 2/3 of a stick? There are 8 tbs in a stick. Himalayan salt is an excellent addition if you have a sore throat, it’s like gargling salt water plus it tastes great. Most coffee in the Navy has a pinch of salt added.

    Will the coffee with that much fat interfere with intermittent fasting or paleo type eating?

  • MustBeSaid

    Just buy some organic white tea silver needles and brew that. You get FAR more antioxidants than this coffee (twice as much as green tea and four times as much as black tea), much less caffeine (which is what makes people jittery, not “toxins”) and it doesn’t stain your teeth like this coffee will over time.

    PLUS, you don’t get all the cholesterol that you do in coffee. Filtering your coffee will remove most of it but if you’re drinking espresso or drinks based on espresso, you’re getting quite a bit of artery clogging crap.

    AND because of the much lower caffeine content, you can drink more of it throughout the day to get a low but steady amount of caffeine to give you energy without the spike and crash of higher caffeine drinks. It also means you can drink more of the potent antioxidants without worrying about being jittery.

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  • Sfredendall

    First time I’ve ever had coffee that taste as good as it smells. Awesome, truly! I’m using a kuerig k-cup and it’s still the best coffee I’ve had. I use a burr mill grinder on medium, is that fine enough for this method.

    Thanks for the badass coffee

  • KP

    Dave, is this safe if I don’t have a gallbladder ?

  • Candra

    What kind of coffee brewer do you use with this bulletproof coffee?

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  • This stuff is beyond amazing.

  • Razi

    Hi Dave, With your lifestyle and all the travelling you do I am wondering if you have mobile BPC kit that you carry around.

    If so can we see what it looks like?

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  • asdfiction

    Be bulletproof my friends (joe rogan brought me here)

  • James

    Hi Dave, my wife and I live in Denmark near Copenhagen. We have the chance to be able to buy coffee in our local supermarket from the place in Guatemala that you are referring to. I am not sure whether it is exactly the same but it sounds very much like it from the label on the coffee bag. When I told my wife we should give it a try, she was like “yaaak! so much butter, that will be awful!” But I just said “wait and see …”. She is now a fan 😀

    Damn that’s really good and filling! I like coffee, and I love butter but I never thought of blending the 2 together. I knew about the Tibetan tea but my mind never made any link with my daily life and habits. Now that we have embraced the primal blueprint principles, things have clicked in so many ways lately and this coffee is just one of those clicks 😀

    Thanks for putting the recipe online!

    James

  • Lisa

    Hi My husband and I have been on the bulletproof diet for about five weeks now – going great and we have managed to help other family members get on track to becoming bullet proof. We have managed to source some really good grain free butter, MCT etc, but we just to make sure we are using the right coffee beans.We live in Sydney and would love to know where to get mould free beans thanks very much :-)

  • Lis

    Hi, I am cows, goat and sheep milk intolerant plus intolerant to casein – any alternative to the butter?

    • Gladina Vuletic

      Ghee. No lactose, and no casein or whey. All milk fat.

  • Gladina Vuletic

    I have an off topic question. Regarding allergies (as I see about people posting here for butter). Is it possible to ‘get rid’ of allergies if one uses magnesium and especially zinc? Zinc has to do with immune strength and growth. I wonder if it could be possible.

    For example I think in my life time depending on health (and stress) I might be ‘allergic’ to something or not. I am not sure and I just have to test things as I go. But I would like to know if anyone ‘got over’ their allergies (also think of GAPS and how Dr. Campbell-McBride believes that with GAPS one’s gut can be restored and many allergies (and behaviours) can be restored.

  • Brad53590

    Having the hardest time finding the butter? Any suggestions? Online is always sold out and can’t find it locally.

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  • JuiceDaddy

    Dave,
    I live in British Columbia Canada and I don’t have access to grass fed butter so what do you recommend I substitute with if I can at all? Please help me :'(

    • Steve

      They have cows creamery unsalted butter at whole foods in vancouver, which is a grass fed butter from PEI. Hope this helps…

  • Kas Mason

    What about using Ghee?

  • Healthnut on Wheels

    Whats up Dave. This is Miguel in Miami. Man, i’ve been reading about you and listening to podcasts in which you have been the guest speaker. I’ve just ordered 5lbs of coffee and your MCT oil. Cant wait to get it man. I freakin LOVE coffee but have thought about giving it up. Same as you talked about in some interviews. I just dont feel right. alot of times i get bloated and it feels as if it gets in the way of my digestion etc…Anyway, I own & operate The Healthnut on WHeels here in Miami. We’re a foodtruck and now, cause of the success of the foodtruck, we have a meal delivery service which is kicking booty! Check us out at http://www.healthnutonwheels.com and check us out on IM. I post pictures everyday of what we’re cooking for everyone. My clients range from ladies wanting to fit back into their “skinny jeans” to elite athletes getting ready for the Crossfit Games. I love what i do and improving the quality of peoples lives through nutrition is my passion. I spend all my driving hours listening to podcasts and to be honest with you ran out of podcasts to listen to from my go to guys such as: (CHris Kresser, Robb Wolfe, Everyday Paleo, That Paleo show, Underground wellness, This week in Paleo etc, etc…) so i was searching for some new stuff and i finally heard someone interview you today and well, the rest is history. I loved what i had to hear and havent been able to get enough all day. I have experimented with coconut oil in my coffee in the AM while skipping breakfast and honestly, I do feel great and have mental clarity. I’m sure theres better though and I’m convinced i wil love your product. Looking forward to it. here’s my email in case you want to reach out. Take care.
    [email protected]

    • jbug

      so great!

  • Joyce

    Really, really…I have been drinking my morning coffee for over 60 years and believe me it hasn’t killed me yet. Grandparents drank what coffee they could get during the war..lived to be in their 90s and 100. Besides who in the world takes that much time to make a cup of coffee. Butter..BUTTER!???? In my coffee.yuk.

    • god++

      I don’t even like coffee, but my grandparents love it (they grow coffee themselves), and they are healthy and strong. But I agree with you, if drinking this would make you live an extra year, don’t you lose more time by making such an elaborate drink every single morning?
      What matters in the end: genes.
      The longest living person in the world used to smoke and ate a crapload of chocolate every day…

    • CT

      I thought it would taste gross myself initially; however, I actually stayed open minded and TRIED it before knocking it.

      With butter or coconut oil blended in, it actually tastes like a really amazing latte. It’s quite surprising.

      Additionally, the time commitment to make a cup of this coffee is around 5 minutes. So I don’t know why you think it takes a long time, unless 5 minutes is a long time to you.

      Cup of Coffee = 2 minutes to make (using an Aeropress)

      Throw coffee into a blender, throw in tbsp of coconut oil, and blend = 1-2 minutes

      Total time = ~3-4 minutes

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  • Hello Dave,

    -10 degrees? Is that F or C?

    And more importantly, should 4-500 mL be interpreted as 4 times 2 mugs, each 500 mL, or one mug, between 400 and 500 mL?

    Where I live, a ‘cup’ of coffee, is served in the French tradition, about 6 fluid ounces or 180 mL, whereas a mug is about 12 fluid ounces, or 360 mL – neither of which is the half-pint ‘cup’ used for measurement.

    Sorry if I’m being too semantic, I’ve got adegree in Engineering, I suspect a hint of Aspergers, and worst of all, I haven’t had my coffee yet today 😛

    (going to attempt quantity 1 @ 500 mL serving of coffee, with 2 tbs unsalted butter. If successful, I’ll add coconut oil next time.)

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  • god++

    You can’t upgrade your IQ by 20 points, You can’t upgrade your IQ at all…

    Also, tea > coffee

  • Julia

    Dave,

    I love bulletproof coffee. I love coffee in general.
    However, I’m concerned about how the caffeine will affect my adrenals over
    time.

    I understand why you advocate the coconut oil and butter for
    the brain. But can you more specifically address the coffee and caffeine
    aspects? Yeah, coffee/caffeine makes me feel like superwoman. But is regular
    consumption going to result in adrenal burnout?

    I read the Better Baby Book. And I understand that caffeine
    is to be avoided during pregnancy. So if it is not good for fetuses, explain
    how caffeine might be good otherwise. I would love to hear you say that my
    adrenals will be fine, but I really want to know the truth.

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  • Dan

    Dave,
    This is the best thing I discovered in years. I got your 1 month supply 2x now. I make 6 cups of the bulletproof coffee, 3 tablespoons of Kerry Gold, and 3 table spoons of MCT. Best breakfast ever. Anyway, do you think that is to much on a daily basis? I usually drink it from bfast until lunch time. I’m never hungry and have tons of energy. Thanks so much!

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  • My first cup o’ Bulletproof Coffee

    Shipping on my coffee and MCT Oil was lightning quick, thanks! My Hario V60 Pourover from Amazon arrived in the same shipment so that was a good sign. I was off on an adventure now. Hmm. How much coffee is 20 grams? Sent me to the internet … Oh wait, the handy instruction sheet says to just fill the included scoop to the ‘tippity top. Nice. Though the unbleached number 4 filters I bought looked right in the store, that no longer appears to be the case. I need pointier ones. The Hario calls for something called “mountain fold” … arrrrrgh? Just need to get this coffee in me, so I make it work … pre-moistening the filter like in the Vimeo demo. Now it’s time to pour, only I
    have way less coffee than in the pouring tutorial, so this ain’t taking no three minutes. That’s for people making several cups that can afford the luxury of pouring quicker and a little sloppier. When you only have enough grounds for a single cup you have to pour a bit, let it seep through, pour again … let it seep. 10 minutes and counting. No coffee on my lips yet. By the time I’m done, most of the coffee is now room temperature and way too lukey to melt the Kerry Gold unsalted butter. I heap it in anyway plus a teaspoon of MCT for good measure. We’re doing this first cup up right! I don’t have a hand blender on me … don’t even know what one is. Neither did Bed Bath and Beyond. I resort to
    just pouring the preparation into my blender. This appears to work great as the coffee starts to get nice and brown and actually looks good enough to drink. Only problem is, it’s more a frappacino at this point. So I pour it all into a saucepan to warm it up because we no speaka’ the microwave around here. Now …
    twenty five minutes after I first embarked on this crazy journey, I am about to get my first taste of Bulletproof Coffee …. All I gotta say is … this better be a John Travolta at Jack Rabbit Slim’s like epiphany here, or I may wind up disappointed …

    Alright … owwwwee … it’s still a little hot … I blow .. here we go … first taste goes down the throat …

    BEST CUP OF COFFEE I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! Oh my god … so creamy … so tasty … exactly what I like. THANKS DAVE!

    Now if I could just get this prep time down to under fifteen
    minutes …

  • Staci C

    This has been bugging me, you say “30 grams” of MCT oil, but the bottle measures dosage in “1Tbsp (15ml)” so how much is 30 grams?!

    • Nat

      30 grams is roughly 1oz. 1oz is 2 tablespoons

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  • JM

    Recently being diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) and finding energy levels, alongside, times of complete fatigue general day to day life can be a massive problem, followed by steroid treatment which causes for some people insomnia, its been recommended to me by my brother and best friend to give your Bulletproof coffee© a try! so here goes….if you guys are interested I will post the results 2 weeks from now :0) if I may, in finding the results positive would like your permission to post links and results on my MS society blog page. kindest regards

  • Soren

    Dave,

    I love Bulletproof Coffee! I have a couple questions…. If I drink BPC and then run and lift can I drink protein after? should I wait until later when I’m hungry? I just don’t want my body to start burning muscle. Am I way off base? Not too knowledgable about this stuff so be nice! :) I really appreciate your input.

    Soren

  • Jackie Thomson

    Hi Dave, can I get your Upgraded Coffee Beans in Ireland?

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  • G

    What if your diet already includes grass fed butter and coconut oil – -would adding even more to the coffee be overkill? I was more interested in the quality of the beans….

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  • Pamela Rose

    Is there a way to properly store the stuff? I’m a first time drinker, and I stupidly made 700 ml all for myself, and now I think I’m feeling the richness get to my head. :/

  • Bob

    Great bulletproof butter in NZ – Organic Times unsalted butter, grass fed, beautiful flavour, no hints of rancidity (guts me sourcing great butter then discovering the taste is not all there) http://www.urbanharvest.co.nz/producer/biofarm-products, also available through HuckleberryFarms Retail.
    NZ equiv of Kerry Gold would be Mainland butter. Pesticides, hormones used etc

  • I just started this concoction this morning although I used instant coffee. I was unaware as I heard about this from a podcast by the “Superhuman Coach” I have to say I was scared to try it but it was delicious and satisfying! On the road to weightloss!

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  • Rathnam

    Dear Dave,

    Can you describe for me how butter is supplementing the ratio of healthy fats that are exquisitely important for your theory to actually work? I ask because I was always under the impression that the nature of animal-derived fats promotes inflammation and the biochemical processes linked to heart disease and cancer.

    Thanks

  • Ben Abecassis

    Apologizes if this has been asked before, but where I live I can’t find grass-fed butter. Would I benefit at all from normal butter or should I just skip it and use good coffee and coconut oil?

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  • ben

    So how butter and oil is needed for a single cup of coffee?

    Also can a french press style coffee maker work with this method?

  • ben

    Oh, and can homemade ghee (from kerrygold i suppose) be used instead of butter, just to make the blending a bit easier?

  • twiggz

    Can you blend protein powder with it? To kind of make a high protein bulletproof mocha?

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  • ok, i really love the bullet proof coffee except i feel i must post a warning…if you decide to mix it with a hand blender, even if your jug is a foot tall, you will end up with a bulletproof coffee coated kitchen, ask me how i know

  • There are no references to scientific literature in this article, causing me to doubt the validity of the statements made. You need to link to relevant studies if you’re making strong claims.

  • Meedia

    Tried my first one this morning. I am worried about my heart with two tablespoons of organic grass fed butter and MCT oil floating around my veins! Psychologically we’re programmed to avoid that much fat from a young age aren’t we? But I will say that 2.5hrs later I do feel alert and zoned in. Can’t help feeling I might be a little hungry before lunch, but I look forward to sticking with it for a week or two to see if it makes a difference to weight and or energy levels.

  • Bulletproof Dee

    Hi Dave and Armi!

    Thank you so much for doing what you do. I discovered Bulletproof coffee just a month or so ago and I LOVE it. I have shared it with anyone who is interested and when I have the chance to make it for them, they love it. Even got my mom to try it and she loves it. I love being Bulletproof, my life rocks so much more now. Since starting the intermittent fasting, I’ve been losing “fat” effortlessly. I have been feeling for satiated and not hungry all the time. I’ve been listening to your podcasts and your guests and have learned so much. You have truly influenced my life and the lives of so many others. I am reading “Wheat Belly” and look forward to ditching wheat for good, (I never knew!). I look forward to more content! Thank you DAVE!!

    Donna

  • pwnstar

    I recommend making your own butter, Kerrigold might be decent in the states, being a european style cultured butter, get some jersey milk/cream and churn your own, much nicer.

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  • This part is confusing me. How much coffee is 4-500 ml (2 mugs)? Do you mean between 4 and 5 hundred millilitres = 1/2 litre? Or 2 mugs that are 500 millilitres each = 1 litre? Or is it 4 x 500ml = 2 litres?

  • Roxy

    I’ve been wanting to give this a go but have had no luck finding grassfed butter within toronto… Boo!

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  • I wish I could find unsalted pastured butter, but the only Kerrygold or other brands around where I live are salted! I did find Organic Valley Cultured Butter that is unsalted though. Would this work??

  • Tara Davis

    Oops! I used salted Kerrygold. Now I know why I thought it was disgusting. Take two approaches. Thank you! 😉

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  • Hi Dave!

    You’ve brought me out of coffee drinking retirement with this concept of bulletproof coffee. My biggest problem is I don’t seem to respond well to caffeine…or at least I think that’s what’s happening. I’m not at full on shakes, but there was some nausea today. Also, you mentioned you suffered from adrenal fatigue, and I have been repeatedly taught that step one in repairing the adrenals: cut the caffeine. How did you approach it? Are the mycotoxins et al largely contributors to the adrenal fatigue perhaps? And yes, adrenal fatigue is an issue.

    Thanks!!
    Frederick

    • Gladina Vuletic

      Good news!! Dave has BP decaf coffee now! Woo hoo!! It’s Swiss water process, so it still ensures the same non-chemical and non-mycotoxin beans as his regular caffeinated coffee.

      I start to learn slowly that yes, maybe caffeine is not the best for adrenals if one is compromised. Oooo well.

      Good luck Frederick!

      • I just saw that too! I’m going to try the caffeinated version first actually (should show up tomorrow). I’m wondering if the bulk of my problems with coffee over the years hasn’t been simply the mycotoxins in the first place. I’ve been using some organic coffee that I’ve had, and it’s seemed pretty good. I was travelling this weekend, and had the hotel do the blending of the butter and coconut oil. It was OK, but the coffee definitely didn’t make the grade.

      • I’ve been drinking the caffeinated Upgrade coffee with the MCT oils this week, and I’m finding I’m getting an upset stomach about an hour after finishing. I’m not getting the nausea that I used to have with standard coffee, but general discomfort that I have not experienced before with pretty much the same ingredients (hotel coffee all last week too). I’m thinking it’s the MCT oil or the upgraded Anti-aging supplement. Anyone else experience something similar to this? I’m figuring its most likely my body getting used to something different, but still disconcerting.

        Thanks in advance for your thots/replies!
        Frederick

  • Roger

    Wow. I’m a fan of Provigil/Nuvigil and coffee. And I’m aware of the benefits of grinding your own coffee shortly after it’s been roasted. But you’ve made me rethink the optimal coffee bean. I’m definitely giving Bulletproof Coffee a try.

    BTW, your last comment was “P.S.S.”, but you really meant “P.P.S.” for “post postscript”

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  • Bamagrl

    I tried this coffee for the first time it was amazing but I it was lacking a little sweetness that I like. Since I don’t like stevia I added a teaspoon of blue agave and it was perfect. Is this a no no or is it ok?

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  • akpesca

    The coffee tastes great! Unfortunately,
    it made me throw up…

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  • bob

    Why not just drink the grease straight? What’s the need for the coffee?

  • Pat

    I don’t like coffee. Could this work with green tea?

  • Wow – Dave honestly I thought this was gonna taste bleeeurg but amazing….it tastes really nice! Like creamy milky coffee. Here’s hoping for ‘limitless’ in a mug 😀 Thanks mate

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  • Guest

    I am such a newbie to this that I am still waiting for my first shipment of bulletproof coffee and mct oil. But in the mean time, I’ve been using good matcha green tea powder and nutiva coconut oil in place of the mct oil to make it. I was able to find some grassfed cultured butter. I am in Portugal so this was not easy. It is French and says it is medium salted. Tastes ok. I have to say, the flavor and energy of this drink is amazing! I am completely full until lunch or mid afternoon depending on when I drink it. It taste like a buttery matcha green tea latte. Oh and I add a bit of vanilla. I absolutely cannot wait to try the coffee. Thanks!

  • HL

    Dear Dave,

    I am such a newbie to the bulletproof diet that I am still waiting for my first shipment of bulletproof coffee and mct oil. I just wanted to share that I have been using your recipe with matcha green tea powder instead of coffee while I wait. I have to say that the taste is amazing and I am full for hours! Luckily I have some nutiva coconut oil and was able to find some grassfed butter. Thanks!

    • HL

      Sorry, I didn’t mean to comment twice. I thought my first comment didn’t post. LOL.

  • David

    Read “That’s because toxins in cheap coffee (Starbucks included) will steal your mental edge and actually make you weak, but clean coffee actually fights cancer and provides antioxidants.” and raised an eyebrow, then got to “Grass-fed butter is much healthier than other butter.” and stopped reading.

    Pure comedy gold! Well written!

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  • Jasond

    Hi Dave,

    Just listened to your call with Mark Divine, both you hosting and him hosting today on the 18th.

    I started mixing your formula for the coffee and I ordered all your ingredients but just couldn’t wait to get started. So I started with Pete’s coffee, grassfed Ghee, and straight coconut oil. Day 1 was amazing, I could tell my body was craving it but I stuck to 1 dose per day. I am now on day 4 while I wait for all the bulletproof ingredients to arrive and I am noticing some changes.
    500ml of coffee per day

    1) I feel like after dosing with this for 4 days straight, 1x per day that my tank is full and I am not quite craving it as much. Is that a function of using “nonbulletproof coffee” or regular coconut oil as opposed to MCT oil?
    2) My girlfriend and I have both noticed appetite suppression, we are both very active lifters / crossfitters and I work very long hours at my job as well so my thought is that I am worried that I am getting sick if I am not hungry, but after your statement about physiology I am thinking that it is the fat intake. Your thoughts?
    3) Is there any negative reaction if we add cinnamon or other things to the coffee? My initial thought was that the cinnamon was acting as an appetite suppressor?

    I can’t wait for the REAL STUFF to show up so I can be mycotoxin free in my coffee! I work in agriculture so I can appreciate the threat of such toxins in our own food supply. My goal is to change the food we eat (in a positive way).

    Thanks for your response!

  • Ecoterrian

    Thank you, for this wonderful Ideal, I myself can not drink coffee but my wife does and loves at least two cups a day. I worry about her not getting enough proper foods and vitamins for her heath as she is a survivour of a brain tumor removed 3 years ago. She will enjoy something that can be healthy if added to something she truly enjoy’s. thanks again

  • lwbarbara

    Hi Dave,
    Dave, I received my order of your Upgraded Coffee and was so excited to start my new morning routine. I went out and bought a grinder and french press. I made it this morning for the first time, while it tasted good I have been nausea since then. I suspected it might be too much butter for my stomach so I took anti-refux meds and a couple Tums but that hasn’t help. I’m thinking of reducing the amount of grass-fed butter. How much do you recommend for a starting point.
    Thanks

    • Gladina Vuletic

      Here’s some things to consider. 1 DON’T use ant-acids. Your stomach acid is probably too low instead of too high, therefore it tries to give acid but instead is misplaced into acid reflux. 2. To handle fat digestion you can try things like ox bile to help digest fat. 3. Just double check you do not have any dairy allergies and see if you get the same problem with just ghee. I find for me I need to be careful with the amount of butter I have otherwise it will be inflammatory for me. Hope this helps, and please stop using ant-acids unless you actually have evidence of a peptic ulcer that was actually caused by too much stomach acid.

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  • Patty g

    Can I please ask for the nutritional content?

  • Valina

    I use Ghee instead of grass-fed butter. Is that okay? If not, where can I buy grass fed butter. Also at supermarkets or only at natural food stores?

  • John

    hi fit

  • Is BPC just for mornings? And how many cups in the morning? And should you drink it everyday?

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  • Judy

    Will this work with ghee or goat butter? I’m not allowed cow butter and want to try it.

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  • Hi Dave,

    Thanks for the recipe its changed my life and part of my daily ritual. I cant wait to start out my morning with bulletproof coffee.

    On my blog I posted an article entitled: Leaving Tips 006: How to Feel Invincible in 10 minutes. The equation is bulletproof coffee + green juice = invincible. My post can be found @ leavingtips.com

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge in hacking the human biology.

    Sean

  • B

    Dave, I just want to say THANK YOU.

    I had a friend who used to drink what he called “Ming Tea” (which makes sense to me now since the Ming dynasty was the Mongol ruled dynasty, and they are from the steps near Tibet) it was essentially what you described having found in Tibet. At the time I thought he was crazy for drinking so much butter, and I just assumed the reason he was thin and perky was genetic. After finding this post and being reminded of the Ming Tea claims my friend had made I decided to try your coffee recipe. All I can say is WHOAH! I feel like I could go ten rounds with Mike Tyson, or run a marathon, or just make it to work with a spring in my step. I am two weeks in and I don’t think I will ever stop.

    Got some of your coffee on the way, and I can’t wait to see the difference between that and the stuff I am drinking.

    Anyway, if you stumbled onto this blog post, and are reading this comment unsure about whether or not BulletProof Coffee is legit, it is. Too legit even, maybe even too legit 2 quit, we will see.

    • j

      great comment! I love it too!

    • Anonymous

      A minor nitpick; the Mongol-ruled dynasty was the Yuan dynasty.

  • iamdaedotcom_edmproducer

    Hi Dave – Just curious what sources you used to determine the amount of mycotoxins in coffee?

  • Keri

    What is the best way to store the coffee beans to keep them at their best?

  • Midnitemoon222

    I followed the exact instructions above and made the bulletproof coffee and it made me sick for the whole day. I even threw up. What did I do wrong?

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  • ChadB

    Have you ever considered/tested the health value or chemical constituents in lightly roasted coffee versus dark roasted?

    If non-roasted nuts are better for you then it seems like something similar should be true for coffee.

    Love the products and knowledge here!

  • Aileen

    If one cannot stand drinking coffee, would it be ok to use green tea or some other drink?

  • james

    been doing this since the beginning of the year, notice some difference but not the huget hat a lot of people say and i am often hungry within 3 hours. My wufe finds it works perfectly for her.

    Let me say one thing, the coffee is not wonderful as it tastes like coffee with butter! I did drink my coffee black and with one

  • james

    sorry hit emter to soon, here is the rest

    Let me say one thing, the coffee is not wonderful as it tastes like coffee with butter! I used to drink my coffee black and with one spoon of sugar so switching to no sugar and dairy in coffee is a big change for me, but even my wife says for taste the coffe with mile is better.
    I know people this has worked rally well for, i would say worked 50% for me but enough that i still do it but i think more our of habit than anything else

  • Hunter

    So instead of mct oil, half to one table spoon of coconut oil? How much differance between the two oils is there?

  • kreppertmom

    I don’t like coffee, can’t stand the smell. Do I have to start drinking coffee to do BP diet?

  • Alex

    Anyone in the UK on here trying this out, what butter brand do you use?

    • Ryan

      Yeo Valley Organic

  • Alex

    Also are there any non dairy butter alternatives that can be used with this recipe?

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  • Love it! Thanks so much for this..

  • Ronin_84

    I first saw coffee with butter on the Korean show Iris. I thought it would be disgusting, but I became more interested. Normally I can’t stand regular coffee because it’s bitterness and only drink lattes with extra whole milk. Is this something I would enjoy?

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  • fjwolski

    Hey Dave,

    Thanks for all your work. I have just tried your coffee, and like it a lot. I used to drink tons of coffee few years back – way beyond healthy limits I guess – I’ve quit for few years now I’m back but drink significantly less. There’s something about BP coffee that makes it taste great, just as a plain black french-press coffee.

    BUT, I have also tried few times your recipe with MCT oil & butter, and I cannot do it. Simply can’t. To me, it’s disgusting. I tried both Kerrygold and Smjor butters, different amounts of it, … The effect is there (lots of energy and no hunger for many hours after the morning buttery coffee) but it’s an absolute pain to drink it. Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

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  • Dave, I have a question about the Kerrygold butter. Does it matter that it is pasteurized? I have tried raw grass-fed butter but the Kerrygold simply tastes better. Is it a big deal to eat pasteurized butter or should I stick with the raw stuff?

    A

  • Rizzo

    I found an amazing unsalted grass-fed butter that is better then Kerry Gold I was using. Anchor Butter link attached http://anchorbutter.com/ I have found it in a few grocery stores that carry it in Chicago, I hope you can find it and try it out. It is so worth the hunt.

  • Kb910

    Dave, I have been looking for the Kerry Gold all day long and have only found it salted. Do you know where I can go online to purchase it?

  • Frank Harris

    Coffee fans say light roasts retain more caffeine and original flavor of the bean. Is this true? Is so, I’m totally in favor of a light roast option with more natural caffeine.

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  • Lori Randall

    Can you do the same with black tea? I’m not a coffee drinker.

  • mumrah

    my son recommended this to me, as i get very tired and have difficulty in focusing, so here goes and i will get back to you with the results. Jacqs

  • Can ground flaxseed be added?

  • Kylie

    what is the diff between you MCT oil you “extracted” and coconut oil… you say your “extraction” process makes it 6x stronger than coconut oil- which, as we know is a MCT. why would i not just add a tablespoon or so of the MCT containing Coconut oil?

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  • I stirred the butter into my first cup of coffee.
    Blended the second cup…I was amazed at the difference blending made to the look, consistency and taste of the coffee. Definitely make sure to blend it!
    So far, so good.

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  • What are your thoughts about adding some Organic Cocoa or cinnamon to flavor it up??

  • I am 38 and a total coffee rookie (when I go to a coffee shop I literally ask them for whatever they have that tastes closest to a choc shake, lol). Have never cared for typical coffee taste but decided to order the upgraded coffee, MCT, and anchor grass fed unsalted butter (found it on amazon) to do the recipe right.

    BUT… how much of the actual coffee am I supposed to put into the coffee maker? I did take the beans and get them ground up, but I just have a standard 4 cup paper filter style coffee maker.

    This morning I tried 1 tbsp coffee grinds, 4 cups water, 1 tsp mct, 2 tbsp butter and I thought it tasted pretty ‘weak’, but again I’m definitely not a coffee snob.

    After lunch I tried 1 more tbsp coffee grinds, just 2 cups of water, 1 tsp mct, 2 tbsp butter and then blended in some ice in a ninja along with 1 tbsp choc powder (but want to try some choc whey powder – would that be ok?).

    It was definitely stronger, but what is the typical coffee grind to water ratio?

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  • Sonia

    Hi Dave- I love the bulletproof and have been drinking it for about 6 months now. I’ve been meaning to ask though- I’m not ‘full’ til 3pm or anything like that. I’m up at 6am. I’ll often have just one bulletproof but occasionally two if I’ve got the time to make-drink-make-drink etc. I’m hungry by midday usually. Would you say your weight loss is due to the lower caloric intake? I know you ate some massive amount of calories and still lost weight but I’m confused if that is what we should be able to achieve with bulletproof fasting…. I eat 100% bulletproof and I’ve just cut dairy (except the butter)- any other suggestions?? Cheers. Love your work. Come to australia! ????

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  • Alex

    I think I must be in the minority here, but I didn’t like butter in my coffee. Has anyone got any alternatives?

  • SeanHoskin

    So I had been reading and listening to the podcasts after my former trainer introduced the material to me at a dinner one evening. This morning I took the plunge and made the coffee. Instantaneously, my body felt like it was on fire. I was alert, sweating and ready for my 4:00 am workout. At the gym I hit the workout with such intensity that my 3 hour plus usual efforts were accomplished in just under 2 hours. And I was innervated beyond belief still afterwards and not hungry! Amazing!

  • Jane

    I just finished my first week and a half of bulletproof coffee.

    I started with the full recipe, with the butter and the coconut oil. Then tried it with the vanilla and chocolate powders, and cinnamon. I also tried adding the cocoa butter on some days. I used Truvia as a sweetener.

    Then, my partner wanted to try it too. So, he went for the full mix, and then also just for the coffee with half and half (gasp!). With just the half and half, no sweetener

    I’m 50 and he’s 53. We use a Vitamix. We each have 2-3 cups a morning.

    So far here are my(our) results:

    On its own, plain black, the Upgraded Bulletproof coffee we ordered is great tasting. I will continue to buy it. With just half and half it is also really tasty. No bitterness, no/low acid taste. Totally worth the money.

    As for the recipe with all the added butter and oil, and/or with the powders, the coffee concoction definitely needs sweetener. I’m still trying to find/adjust the correct amounts of all the additives for taste. I think I added too much of the chocolate, didn’t like the cinnamon at all, and I can’t bring myself to add more than 3 tablespoons of the butter (for two cups).

    After gamely trying what I prepared for him in the mornings, my partner prefers his coffee the old fashioned way, plain with half and half. I have to say, I prefer that taste as well, but, I will continue with the recipe provided with the butter. Why?

    Well, my skin is SO much happier. All my life I’ve had extremely dry, and often itchy, skin. In the week and a half that I’ve been consuming the different variations of the coffee plus butter, my skin feels transformed. Can’t speak to the memory enhancement though.

    I also tried Nuvigil for a week. I do suffer from excessive sleepiness, particularly in the car or at a desk, but this stuff didn’t help me. Didn’t help with concentration either. It did completely erase all appetite, which was very strange for me because I’m a hearty eater. I have stopped taking it because I don’t like the way it made me feel: it was like I was physically anxious, but not emotionally anxious, if that makes any sense at all.

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  • Ryan

    Just tried making the coffee for the first time. I found the best beans I could in the area. Organic, fairtrade beans made by Cafè direct, from Peru.

    I ground them myself, made the coffee, added 1 tablespoon of organic Yeo Valley butter, and one tablespoon of Biona coconut oil.

    It wasn’t the best tasting thing in the world. So much so I couldn’t stomach a whole cup of it. Any recommendations on improving the taste? Does MCT oil have a taste? The coconut oil was overpowering, so that might have been the problem for me.

  • Eileen

    So, in trying to adapt the recipe, I’m confused as to how much brewed coffee to use – 500 ml = 16.9 oz or close to 2 cup of coffee..
    .. and does the whole recipe equal one or two servings of the bulletproof coffee? Thanks

  • Melissa Bishop

    Coffee is not paleo approved. It’s a BEAN, yo. Beans are not part of the paleo diet. Even, ‘clean’ coffee beans (no such thing) contain toxins naturally as part of their defence against their natural predators; birds, bugs. If you are on the paleo diet because of health reasons and you find you are still having symptoms, ditch the coffee!

    • Zorica Vuletic

      I don’t think Dave claims to be paleo. He might say ‘upgraded paleo’ or something like that, only to reference and to attract paleo audience. But by saying ‘upgraded’ that there implies it’s not paleo, but ‘upgraded’ which means to include ‘clean coffee’. LOL I find the whole paleo thing quite ridiculous. Dave might eat a certain way which he finds works for him and if it happens to share attributes to paleo, then so be it. I find it ridiculous to see what our ancestors ate and apply that to modern times: we are so damaged from generations of pollution and transgenerational epi-genetic effects that sometimes what works for cave man doesn’t necessarily work and/or is simply not enough for the people we are today.

      I also point out again that by looking at the traditional societies left today; you still see such variation in diet. And even these people are influenced by overall changes in environment and what is available.. For example, some cultures eat loads of beans (and thrive) but these same people did not eat them when they first started out. Soy (it’s garbage for me and I don’t eat soy with a 10 ft pole) is eaten by many people without ill effect etc. But these same people eating soy did not eat it thoursands of years ago, but only discovered eating it out of starvation circumstances. And so on and so forth. in other words, I do like to look at the corner cases and theorize how things would and would not be for past and present peoples etc.

      But please, don’t go on about coffee not being paleo. There’s plenty of other, better arguments to avoid coffee (for some people).

      LOL

    • HairyG

      Coffee is not a bean, it is a berry.

  • I like to add 100ml Vodka to my 500ml morning bulletproof coffee. Kickstarts the day!

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  • Eric Giesbrecht

    Has anyone ever experienced a gall bladder attack from this ?

    I’m on my first cup here and can feel a strained sensation on the lower right side of my rib cage… LOL

  • Teresa Lace de Souza

    Its a GREAT Message !

    I will buy my Next Coffee at the Organic Shop – to save Money I was buying Cheap Coffee – where I use to buy GHEE .

    AND I wil try the GHEE Breakfast .

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  • RB

    I don’t drink coffee. And can’t have caffeine. What else can I use besides coffee for your mixture?

  • Nat

    Dave,

    Today is my first day trying BPC. I drank at 7AM 2cups coffee w/ 2Tbs kerrygold unsalted, 2Tbs MCT oil. It’s 11AM now and while I feel pretty decent now, I experienced an upset stomach from around 8AM on. I’ve also had 3 visits to the bathroom with diarrhea. The last 2 were green and smelled like vomit. I’m guessing this is bile. Will HCI’s or digestive enzymes help with this? Good news is I think the worst is over and I’m still not hungry.

    • Zorica Vuletic

      Ox bile helps with gallbladder. (and digesting fats). Betaine hcl is good for stomach acid and it’s role in braking down proteins. Digestive enzymes target depending on what you’re looking for. Some are for carbs digestion, some are for proteins digestion and others are for fats digestion. :-) Good luck!! :-)

      • Nat

        Last night I picked up some NOW digestive enzymes which were recommended by Rob Wolff. It’s now 9:30 (2.5hrs after coffee and I feel great with no upset stomach. For comparison, yesterday’s log shows me with an upset stomach and on the toilet at this time. I also lost 2.5lbs in 24hrs. I’m combining the BPC with Paleo (which I’ve done before). Results have been great thus far. Energy is up and interestingly enough my usually sensitive skin looks and feels better even only after a day.

  • Christopher Suk

    Why grass-fed butter? just for taste? If i usually drink black coffee, should i still put this in?

  • Jeff W

    It took me a while to finally order this coffee and make the bulletproof recipe. The bulletproof recipe tastes very good and definitely gives you long lasting and sustained energy/ mental focus. But the bulletproof coffee black is absolutely amazing. It is the smoothest and tastiest coffee I have tasted and I am a huge coffee drinker. I french pressed 2 tbsp. of coffee per 6 oz. of water and let it steep for 5 minutes. I want the benefits of the Bulletproof recipe, but the smoothness and taste of the black coffee is unbeatable. Every coffee shop should carry this and Dave needs to open up coffee shops asap so people can taste real coffee.

  • zilep

    Dave!!! when is the darker roast becoming available?? i’m waiting patiently :)

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  • guber

    what about coconut oil in coffee?

  • GnosticDancer

    I just heard your interview with Jan Irvin on Gnostic Media.

    I then went and just splurged on a lb of your coffee and I will be picking up some butter this afternoon.

    QUESTION: You state that coconut oil is your next best option to MCT oil? Can I used that for the time being?.

    Also, do you ever use just Butter and make Butter “tea?” Can you use it with Tea? Or is it the coffee that is that doing a lot of the work?

  • Joe

    I have a question for you…

    So recently I’ve started drinking bulletproof coffee for about 1.5 weeks and it seems to give me a really hard crash, not much energy, and the shits.

    I’ve been mixing like 1-1.5 tbsp of organic grassfed butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil with it. I recently found out that the butter is salted though, is that bad? You say not to get salted butter, but is that just a taste issue?

    And I’ve been drinking it within an hour because it cools down quickly (I haven’t gotten the joulies yet). Could this be the problem?

    I would greatly appreciate some help, thanks!

    -Joe

    • scx316

      From how I understand it, you should be mixing way more butter into your coffee. Dave recommends 70% of a stick each time you make it. And try mixing in some MCT oil rather than coconut.

  • Prot

    I’m on a medical diet with lots of fat, so I’m always looking for new ways to get it in. This coffee ist great! Some weeks ago, I tried spooning butter into tea (having the thought of Himalaya, too), and it was a nightmare. I’ll stay with coffee now!!!

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  • Mark

    I am not a coffee drinker. Is there something else I can use with the butter and MCT oil besides coffee to get the same effects? Mark

  • Alison Green

    Mmm. This has been recommended by my chiropractor here on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Am trying it tomorrow am!!

  • Anthony Della Rosa

    I did it this am with a Tablespoon each of grass fed butter and coconut oil. It was awesome

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  • zunking

    I am new to this site – is the author of this post Dave Asprey?

  • Bill Mariano

    Delicious….amazing. This website along with Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind is changing my life.

  • eli

    thx for this.. loved your talk from the sexy back summit.. we’re on a similar path my friend… BTW the coffee is amazing
    Eli Wilhide

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  • darinncha

    I am about to start drinking the coffe, and would like to know if the strength of the coffe is important in relation to the oil and butter?

  • Patrick Scott

    Dave,

    I’ve read and researched this for a couple of weeks before trying it or the first time, and I have to tell ya, it just tastes like butter and coffee to me. ‘Delicious’ and ‘Amazing’ are not words I would use to describe it. I did 4c of coffee, 2 Tbsp Kerrygold, and 2 Tbsp of ON MCT Oil. The one thing I didn’t do is purchase the Upgraded Coffee, but based on my findings a lot of people don’t initially. If they try it and like the taste, they move up to the upgraded coffee, but I’m not sure a mold free coffee is going to change the fact that I only taste butter with a hint of coffee. Now, I know the obvious response is reduce the amount of butter used, but doesn’t defeat the purpose of drinking it?

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

  • Patrick Scott

    Dave,

    In December of 2012 I was my heaviest at 285lbs, 6′ 3″and ~30% body fat. I joined a gym, changed my diet, and am currently at 235lbs, 6′ 3″, and ~20% body fat. I started looking for something to kick start my fat burning and that’s when I heard about BulletProof Coffee. After a lot of research on BulletProof Coffee and the individual ingredients over the last couple of weeks, I decided to give it a try. I can honestly say I didn’t think it was that good, it just tasted like coffee and butter. I wouldn’t use words like ‘Amazing’ and ‘Delicious to describe the taste. The recipe I used was 4c of Coffee, 2 Tbsp Kerrygold butter, and 2 Tbsp of ON MCT Oil blended until I got a frothy head. Is there anything I can do to make it taste better? I know the obvious answer is to use less butter, but won’t that defeat the purpose?

    Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    —
    -Patrick

  • Patrick Scott

    Dave,

    In December of 2012 I was my heaviest at 285lbs, 6′ 3″and ~30% body fat. I joined a gym, changed my diet, and am currently at 235lbs, 6′ 3″, and ~20% body fat. I started looking for something to kick start my fat burning and that’s when I heard about BulletProof Coffee. After a lot of research on BulletProof Coffee and the individual ingredients over the last couple of weeks, I decided to give it a try. I can honestly say I didn’t think it was that good, it just tasted like coffee and butter. I wouldn’t use words like ‘Amazing’ and ‘Delicious to describe the taste. The recipe I used was 4c of Coffee, 2 Tbsp Kerrygold butter, and 2 Tbsp of ON MCT Oil blended until I got a frothy head. Is there anything I can do to make it taste better? I know the obvious answer is to use less butter, but won’t that defeat the purpose?

    Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    —
    -Patrick

  • Jill Mack

    How about a teaspoon or two of organic buckwheat honey instead of any of the recommended sweeteners so far?

  • Arianna

    Hi, I’m vegan. Was just wondering if this recipe works with vegan substitute butter. What would be my next option?

    • Zorica Vuletic

      My recommendation is to use just the coconut oil and/or MCT oil (but the coconut oil just tastes better) and to not bother with the butter or whatever substitute. (I really can’t see the substitute being any good anyway.) I found for some reason (although it might be different this year) that I can’t tolerate so much butter like that at once, so I just stick to the coconut oil and I have 0 issues with that.

      • Arianna

        Thanks so much :)) do you recommend a certain coffee brand as well? My sister just started weight watchers and she and I would love to try this out :) just dont know any mold free coffee to buy

  • Sean

    You’re aware that animals (humans included) don’t have cell walls right?

  • Makoman

    Hi, can I just confirm the amount of coffee you need. The recipe says Start with 4-500 ml (2 mugs) of black coffee. Is that 4 x 500 ml or is that 400 to 500ml? I’m guessing the latter :-)

    • joble

      Obviously it’s the latter. The former makes no sense whatsoever.

  • JRo

    Dave,
    Are you familiar with Paleo/zone eating? My husband and I eat this way, using zone (blocks per meal) with only paleo foods and are big into crossfit. I tried this coffee and it’s delicious! My only concern is the amount of fat. I know it’s the good stuff, but for a female my size (130lbs with 16-20% body fat depending on how I’m training at the moment), my meals are only supposed to include 2 blocks of fat which would be the equivalent of 6 almonds, or 2 tbs avocado, depending on where they’re coming from. That’s about 7 grams, give or take. Adding the butter and the MCT oil really increases it. Do you find that bulletproof coffee causes weight gain when someone is trying to build their lean body mass, or does it not really have that side effect when taken in the morning?

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  • Ahmad Awadallah

    Can ghee be used instead of butter?

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  • Ben

    Just as an interesting point of conversation, did you know that coffee is regularly consumed with butter in the ethiopian highlands and occasionally with salt too.

  • Brad

    Great first experience. I was hyper awake and focused for several hours. DO NOT start with 30g (6 tsp) of MCT. As great as those few hours were, I am now sitting on the toilet for the eigth time in the past two hours. MCT oil is a laxative, keep that in mind.

  • Chris

    salted coffee is amazing. pinch of salt in a bad cup of black, turns the acidity around with out making it salty.

  • Tyler Steele

    No water?

  • Bulletproof Deconstructed: Hi Dave, thanks for turning me on to the butter/mct coffee concept. I read your post here last year and tried the coffee mixed as described –I liked it, but since I already felt unsurpassably excellent most mornings, it was hard to feel the impact of this interesting breakfast. But, I’ve continued to use it because I do believe it helps me stay lean (perhaps by optimizing fat-burning, or simply by keeping me away from sugary breakfast items –which is a wonderfully freeing feeling). Although this is my breakfast of choice, I now opt to consume my BP coffee in “deconstructed” format –the coffee, the butter, the mct oil, all separately. The reason for this approach is simply that I like my coffee straight, black, and strong. Likewise, the butter tastes lovely as it meltingly enrobes my tongue in its *neat* form… same for the mct.

    Note: I tried your coffee beans and liked them, but I’ve moved to Portland, OR and buying out-of-town roasts just ain’t going to happen. Now if I see some convincing science that the delicious roasts that I’m buying here actually contain harmful amounts of toxins, I would consider switching over to BP beans, but I haven’t seen any such findings yet.

    Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks for this wonderful breakfast idea!

  • Gio

    I tried this today. It’s amazing.

  • Pinky

    I just tried putting a couple spoonfuls of kerrygold into my morning coffee, and now I feel EXACTLY like that “Do ALL the things!” meme.

  • mccubcakes

    i’m dairy free as well, can I use ghee as an okay butter substitute in butter coffee?

    • JackMarse

      No, repair your gut. Start by eating good quality plain full fat yogurt everyday for 3 weeks. You will then most likely have no trouble with butter and milk.

  • Nick

    Thanks so much for this Dave – i’m 10 days into bulletproof coffee and i’m down from 3 coffees by lunch time to just 1 in the morning – what a great change to my mornings! Really adopting a lot of the principles from your book based on this.

    p.s. keep up the great podcasts!

  • Mr_Beetroot

    If I make this and leave it in a Thermos for an hour will the butter/oil settle?

    I was considering blending this once I get up and leaving it in the car until I leave the gym.

    • Eugene Chong

      I left a little bit left in a cup and then had to rush out, came back 6 hrs later and only a thin film of butter was on top and this was when the coffee was cold. You should have no problems with a thermos.

      P.s. I drank the rest cold and it was still delicious.

    • james

      Beetroot dont worry about it settling in your thermos. Drink it straight after blending or let it sit the whole day. Whenever you drink that huge slab of fat and cholesterol it will probably settle just nicely in one of your coronary arteries anyway. I have stumbled on to moronic threads in my time but this one truly takes the cake. Do you people even have a brain to speak of. If he told you to put yak shit in your coffee would you do it? Most probably!

      • El Cid

        You are relying on old and bad science that was bought and payed for by the margarine industry. What a dolt you are.

      • JackMarse

        CVD is based on calcium metabolism dysfunction. Sat fat with lots of simple carbs is what causes plaque. Then you get a calcium shower to the brain and you are done.

  • Ahmad Awadallah

    I like to take Krill / Fish oil. Is there anything wrong with taking these supplements with my bulletproof coffee? They come in pill form so I would not be mixing it in the cup itself… that would be gross! LOL

    So would taking krill/fish oil enhance the brain focus of this drink, or should I take it at a later time of the day with food? Thanks!

    • jj

      some people have tried that and lapsed into coronary arrest but I think you should be ok

      • Ahmad Awadallah

        LOL. I’m not asking if it is safe wiseguy. 😉

        Just wanted to know if anyone has tried them together and if they experience even further alertness, etc…

      • El Cid

        You are an ill informed dolt stuck in the twilight zone of poor information download from the 1970’s that all saturated fat is bad. Read the new science which confirms the old (not 1970-1980) science

  • Eugene Chong

    Just started and I’m impressed. I have a couple of questions though, can I take papaya enzyme instead of betaine hcl? Does it matter which I drink first, kale shake or coffee?

    • jj

      as long as you take it in suppository form, you can take either, they should both work

  • god

    a stick of butter for breakfast is healthy? you are full of shit

    • JackMarse

      Whatever you do, if you eat high fat you have to minimize carbs and knock out grains expecially wheat and beer. Carbs are converted to sugar including fructose so lipds will go haywire.

  • Kyle MadMonkey

    Can you use organic butter instead grass fed?

    • jj

      no it absolutely has to be grass fed, and not just any grass. preferably grass that has been pissed on by a mature female dog in heat. I find that works best for me

      • Ahmad Awadallah

        LMAO!!! I guess I was not the only one you were trolling.

  • teal

    caffeine is toxic therefore all coffee is toxic. it’s a defense mechanism for the coffee plant.

  • geddy

    try putting ass butter in there too, see how it helps your IQ, better yet, just punch yourself in the face and see how that goes.

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  • Steve

    The Bulletproof coffee recipe calls for “4-500ml” of Upgraded Coffee. Is that a total of 2000ml? Which I think is 2 liters? Seems like an awful lot of coffee? Or is it suggesting 400-500ml of coffee? per serving? Just starting so wanted some more info. Thx

    • JackMarse

      400-500ml (or ~16 oz), just short hand is my guess.

  • f_m627

    Is there any info about fat ingestion in the morning helping to stabilize blood sugar throughout the day?

  • Chelsea Frost

    Let me get this straight:2/3 of a stick of butter in your morning coffee is healthy? WTF is wrong with you people? Even though Dave apparently grasp the concept of a calorie, let me state the caloric impact of 2/3 a stick of butter: 540. That’s about 1/4 of the calories the USDA recommends a healthy, active adult male consume in one day. And your advice for “energy” is to drink several of these a morning?

    Secondly,: salted ( that is, sodium) blocks the receptors for “bitter” flavors on our taste buds, which means that, in fact, coffee made with salted butter would taste less bitter.http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/salt-trumps-bitter/ (I know most of you aren’t the science type, but hopefully, that was simple enough for you.)

    Third and final, what exactly are these “toxins” in ‘cheap’ (and I guess I’m supposed to interpret ‘cheap’ as less than $19 for 3/4 lb) coffee? What evidence do you offer to prove that these toxins are in every coffee except the overpriced swill you are selling?

    • Zorica Vuletic

      You sound kind of bitter. I don’t bother with the butter in the coffee myself, and instead I just use sugar and/or honey. Sometimes I’ll put a bit if coconut oil, but I cannot tolerate the butter.

      I don’t know about calories from USDA for physically fit males, since if you look at the 1950s they said for fit males to eat 4000 calories, but now they have something closer to 2000. So the calories thing still doesn’t really make that much sense b/c it does not determine ‘how’ those calories are burned up within each individual.

      I don’t bother buying expensive bulletproof coffee, however I am lucky to have access to Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee or coffee from Cuba and/or other various tropical locales. It’s pretty awesome, let me tell you. I have drank something like Tassimo coffee or Maxwell and yes—I did not die. I’m a little bit with you on what is the issue with ‘toxins’ and/or ‘mold’ when instead if you support your immune system well enough, these should not be an issue—granted it’s assumed that such mold or toxins or chemicals that they use overall in our food supply simply did NOT exist back in the day and noone needed to sound like a snob by saying mold free, or grass fed or organic etc. It was what ‘everyone’ had available to them.

      Ok, I hope you can enjoy your day now. Try to relax. 😛

      • Chelsea Frost

        And you seem stuck in the past. It’s not 1950, it’s not “back in the day”. I’m calling out an ignorant person on his stupid practice that he’s encouraging others to try.

      • Candace Lee

        Have you ever even heard of what Monsanto is doing to all of our food? Do you even know what GMO’s are? “Organic” is NOT snobbish – maybe you like eating stuff full of pesticides? Grass fed is instead of filled full of GMO pesticide laden corn. Where do you get your honey? Is it local and raw or do you buy it off a shelf somewhere? Most of the “honey” sold in stores does not even contain any pollen, this is how they cover up where it comes from which is most likely China. I try avoid anything with ingredients from China since they killed many cats and dogs in recent years. I make my pets treats (chicken jerky) myself now.
        WAKE UP – SMELL THE COFFEE;)
        Welcome to 2013.

    • girl

      I’m guessing that this coffee preparation is not sodium-free whether the butter is salted or not. You can use your science to confirm that. The amount of salt in salted butter would make your coffee taste straight up salty.

      I kind of agree about the last point though; there’s plenty of excellent coffee out there.

  • Chelsea Frost

    And quite frankly, to those of you saying, “I tried it! It’s delicious!” …No fucking duh. You’re drinking pure fat.

  • Jimmy

    Dave I’m not a starbucks fan at all but on what basis are you making the claim that starbuck beans are “toxic” and your beans are pure and toxin free? Rejuvenated by yack butter tea eh? My hypothesis is that you were hypothermic, low blood suger and incredibly fatigued and if you were given any fatty, high calorie foodstuff you would have felt equally rejuvenated. True coffee connoisseurs around the world no doubt breathing a collective sigh of relief you were not miraculously saved by a cup of Yak Shit tea!

  • Cesmode57

    Had my first cup 5 mins a go w grass fed butter.
    Off the bat I didn’t taste the bitterness of all other K cup brands including Starbucks house blend. If fact this is the first time I ever tasted coffee that isn’t bitter. Not to mention it only has butter.
    Will update you in energy levels soon.

    Thanks

  • JohnyBeGood

    Dave,
    I am a big proponent of grass fed raw milk. Do you see any issues with adding a small amount of milk or cream to bulletproof coffee for its probiotic benefit?
    Thank you!!!

    • JohnyBeGood

      Any other knowledgeable people out there – please feel free to offer your opinion on adding raw milk as well.
      Thank you,
      JBG

  • Xdy

    What if you only drink herbal tea?

    • JackMarse

      Try it! Replace the coffee with the tea.

  • Kyle the advisor

    I’ve been drinking bulletproof coffee for about two weeks in lieu of breakfast, and I love it. I do have some questions about am dosage that you guys might be able to help with. I use two tablespoons of butter and two of oil, but is it alright if I use more coffee? I have always drank a lot of coffee in the morning, but since I switched to this the refill factor hasn’t been necessary. Am I hurting the process by doubling the amount of coffee?

  • Wil

    All I want to say is thank you Mr. Asprey. After ingesting your Bulletproof coffee, and following your diet guidelines and other advice for about one week, I have never felt more energy and wakefulness for prolonged periods of time, for maybe…. since – ever.

    Much appreciated and I will do my utmost to use this new found energy to develop into a person that can add some positivity

  • Caroline

    What about the Blood Type Diet where 0 cannot drink coffee and should not have butter unless it is Ghee.

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  • Vicky E. Johansson

    Just came across this, and can’t help but wonder if there are any alternatives like this for people that are allergic to lactose and/or vegan? I happen to be both, so I don’t have too much to choose from, haha :)
    Thanks for a great post!

    lavicky.spotlife.se

    • JackMarse

      Eat a good quality plain full fat yogurt for 3 weeks. You will then be able to drink milk as you will have the needed bacteria in your gut.

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  • Sandra

    Hello bulletproof world~~I just received my coffee and MCT oil; had the grass fed butter ready to go. I was so excited this morning I forgot to blend it up, just let the butter melt, stirred it up and am drinking it now. Yes, delicious and I already am feeling rather chipper! My question~my before today coffee drinking habit was adding a little organic agave nectar and SO brand coconut creamer (hazelnut). Whiile I do enjoy the flavor I am wondering if adding these every now and then would be counter-active.. any recommendations most appreciated!!

    • JackMarse

      Agave is high in fructose. So expect your Tri’s to go up. Nix the Agave. Use Stevia if you are a sweet junky.

  • Toby Akurit

    Lovely, tasty and delicious. Very latte-like. Unfortunately, after my first cup I spent an hour on the toilet with copious diarrhea and still have constant nausea. I can tell that I should never do this again on an empty stomach — and doesn’t that completely run counter to purpose, being an intended replacement for breakfast?

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      You need to build up to it, especially if you are currently in sugar-burning mode. If you are a sugar burner, you will not be able to tolerate that much fat in one serving. Try starting with about 1/2 of the recommended fat (or less). It helps to be fat-adapted, which requires a grain-free low-carb diet.

      I initially had some loose stools, but I can now tolerate 6 tbl or more of fat at one time. I generally have 1 tbl of “brain octane”, 2 tbl of coconut oil, and 2 tbl of butter with my BPC, along with a couple of ounces of coconut milk. It is now my breakfast on most days.

      • Toby Akurit

        That seems like smart advice. I’m part-way there (eating mainly paleo) and usually tolerate lots of fat quite well. I occasionally have some mild IBS symptoms and today’s wreckage seemed a lot like a very bad bout. Several hours in and I’m still wrecked. Had to call in late for work.

  • Carissa Li

    why MCT? I wonder.

  • Jonathan Tapia

    First day drinking bp and its delicious

  • DTC

    does it matter if you make your coffee with paper filter or metal filter?
    what would you prefer?

  • MSD

    I am sorry your product uses Palm oil. Palm oil demand is leading to massive deforestation in South East Asia!

  • anthonyd

    Anyone experience any gi distress using grass fed butter and coconut oil?

    • JackMarse

      No, but gray feces. See my post above from a short while ago.

  • Paul

    I use too like McDonald’s coffee. But after reading what is in their coffee, I have found alternative
    which must healthier. which is infused with Ganoderma?

    http://paulkincaide.com/do-you-know-whats-actually-in-your-coffee

  • Sean Okonsky

    Love the coffee, been drinking it for about 2 months. I have a question about serving size though. I have the bullet proof k cups and ive been using one k cup with 2 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of cocunut oil. It says to be drinking 2 cups though. should I be using two K cups and twice the amount of butter/oil, or one k cup with 16 oz of water? any information would be greatly appreciated. looking foward to buying mct oil in future

  • Jean Ann

    I read allot of comments but find this the weekest coffee I have ever had. Did I miss something?!?!? No brewing measurements on the bag or in the box…

  • Maybe im a little slower, but how can butter somehow be better than cream, when in fact butter IS cream, just churned more?

    • girl

      Cream at the grocery store is not that rich. If you ever churn cream into butter, you’ll see that only the part that solidifies is the butter… there’s other stuff left in the churn.

  • illicit

    Been doing bullet proof for 8 weeks, lost 13 kilos (112kg to 98).

    I play rugby so I am reasonably active, I have lost the weight without any additional exercise (we train once a week, play once a week).

    I am a lot fitter, not sure if because I am carrying less weight around or because muscles are loving the bullet proof, but I can play a half of rugby now at full pace which I haven’t been able to do since I was in my mid 20s (I’m 34).

    Also my recovery time now is way better, almost like what it was when I was in my early 20s, as in I barely notice muscles soreness on the first or second day (second day normally would be the worst) after game day.

    I don’t buy any of Dave’s stuff, I just use his diet guide and coffee reciepe (use vitoria mountain grown as it is the closest I can get).

    Basically this diet is boss. Thanks.

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  • Stayupla8

    Why is there no bloom when pouring hot water over this coffee ? Coffee aficionados will claim this is a sign the product is stale. Is there something unique about this stuff that eliminates the CO2 out gassing ?

  • Stayupla8

    Is there any part of the process that causes this coffee not to bloom when pouring the hot water over the filter ?

  • rebecks

    Hi, just wondering, im using the Coconut Oil as i cant find an unflavoured MCT oil in New Zealand – how much of the coconut oil should i use as a replacement for the MCT oil?
    Thanks

  • Olivia

    I have been drinking Bulletproof coffee for over a month and have seen improvement in my energy level and stamina throughout the day. The only problem is that almost as soon as I drink the first sip, I feel sick to my stomach. I feel queezy and know I need to eat something but nothing sounds or tastes good. This usually last till sometime in the afternoon. I’m also hypoglycemic and start to get shaky and weak if I don’t eat something. Any suggestions?

    • nancy

      Eat something

  • Jessica Peck

    Just curious with all the talk lately if MCT containing palm oil, is it renewable or from the urangutan’s forests?

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  • Laura

    Hey, any particular way of storing the coffee beans? Room temperature? Also, is it ok to make a lot at once and put it in a covered glass pitcher in the fridge?

  • Rus Archer

    been drinking this for 2 months now
    1 with the upgraded coffee
    i don’t notice a difference, except this upgraded stuff tastes lousy
    once the 5 pound bag runs out, goin back to stumptown

  • andyburke

    hi, how do you purchase items?

  • Jan

    I live in the British Columbia interior … we have one health food store and they have quit selling Terrygold butter????…. I’m using organic butter made here in Canada … Ontario I believe…. but from what I understand the Kerrygold is by far superior because of where it comes from being so much cleaner and much less depleted than our soils. I have travelled the southwest USA and I’m well aware of the water and soil issues there so Butter from Canada would be better.

  • paul

    Do i need a coffee machine to make this or can i put the grounded beans straight in a cup with boiling water?

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  • Marco

    So what do you recommend to people who don’t like coffee? :)

  • goro

    Dave, when are you bringing out nespresso style pods? I can image 2 pods per morning coffee would do the trick. Im currently doign it myself with those refillable pods, however, they end up being too weak. Anyone here got any suggestions to use the nespresso with the bulletproof coffee? Why? Its easy first thing in the morning, plus i love my nespresso machine!

  • JW

    Does anyone make iced coffee with it? If so, any changes?

  • nora t

    Anyone develop a “tolerance” to bulletproof coffee? When I first started drinking it, it tasted awesome and I got that shot of adrenaline and focus. After two months and switching from coconut oil to MCT, I no longer get that focus, energy and the taste is eh. I used to wake up looking forward to it, now I have to make myself make it and drink it. THoughts? I’m so bummed.

  • nora t

    Anyone develop a “tolerance” to Bulletproof Coffee? When I started drinking it two months ago I had the typical, awesome results – energy, focus etc. I looked forward to drinking it. Now, I have to make myself make it and drink it. I don’t get the results I used to and the taste is eh. The only change I’ve made is going from coconut oil to MCT oil and adding a tbsp of Upgraded Collagen. Thoughts? I am so bummed.

  • ramblingspider

    Eh? Butter contains all of the saturated fats of milk, concentrated. You can tell they are saturated because they solidify at low temperatures.

    Saturated fats have been shown over and over again to raise cholesterol except for one study funded by the American Beef and dairy lobbies (which do you believe?).

    Kerry Gold will not solve your cholesterol problems. Your cells can make, all by themselves, the cholesterol they need for cell membranes (not cells walls which are found in plants and don’t contain cholesterol) and hormones.

    I’m sure it tastes lovely but this is not a healthy drink.

  • Danny

    Wait wait wait. 2/3 stick of butter? Isn’t that a lot for 2 mugs of coffee?

    • ramblingspider

      1200 calories! All in saturated fat.

  • Toronto girl

    Coffee-wise, the closest thing I have found to bulletproof coffee in (toronto) Canada is 100% Arabia coffee beans. I can’t find the bulletproof name brand anywhere! Also, regarding the grain fed butter, I am at a complete loss to where that can be found in scarborough, which is my area of toronto. The closest thing I’ve seen is vegan butter spread..which is NOT even close to butter! Any suggestions/advice/help is appreciated. Thanks
    Toronto girl

  • ron

    Once I get these beans, I need to grind them. I can’t find anything specific here, but I probably want a bur grinder. a small one that just grinds just enough beans for 2 cups at a time. Then, I think I want to boil 16 to 20 oz. of filtered water. Put the beans in a small french press and add the hot water. Then I can get on with adding the butter and oil.

  • dangeline

    IF A PERSON IS ON HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION, IS THIS COFFEE GOING TO RAISE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL ANY MORE THAN REGULAR COFFEE WOULD?

  • mm

    I have a question. Just started the BP method, is the recipe for the coffee for one serving or two? I have been making my coffee with half of the ingredients and it makes 1 mug. I drink this amount. Do I need to drink another or what?
    Thanks

  • Eric LouveMachine Rapisura

    Dave, I do not want to sift through all these comments but will mct oil “blend” into cold coffee?

  • Shannon Stoney

    The Kerry Gold butter around here is all salted. Where do you find it unsalted?

    • L.B.

      Health food stores/Trader Joe’s

  • Amanda Hawkins

    Why does the coffee come with this warning:”WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.”
    Never see that of grocery store coffee.

    • L.B.

      Because the coffee in your grocery store is sent to your state. Anything that comes from Cali/has a chance of being sent to or sold in Cali by a business has that stupid label. It is because Cali sucks and is full of hippies.
      I have gotten fruit and veggies from Cali with that warning on it.

  • Maurice

    So where do we get the right coffee beans in the UK?

  • Québecoise

    My boyfriend being Irish, he grew up on kerrygold butter and sees it as normal butter. Ah, the lucky Irish. Can’t wait to go back: great seafood, butter, etc. And they love the Montréal Smoked Meat I bring in exchange…

  • curiousjorge

    If the coffee beans are already roasted with butter/MCT Oil, why do you need to add it when you brew it?

  • Chris

    Just to let you know. Animal cells do not have cell walls. We only have cell membranes which, I assume is what you meant

  • Ricardo

    Im really sorry if im coming off as dumb put i need help in terms of how you measure the coffee. Each bag is 12 ounces. And Dave put that you need 4-500ml or two mugs of coffee when making it. Im just trying to find how long a bag of coffee would last me but the bag is measured in mass while instructions are put in measurements of volume. I really have never measured coffee since my mother always buys those jars of coffee that already crushed. I hope that nobody thinks ill of me if I say im 16 but i really want to change the way I take care of myself. I listen to Joe Rogans podcast and he always talks about how good and energized he feels while eating right and properly caring for his body. I am always feeling disoriented and terrible everyday.I guess I went off on a tangent but i felt that I needed to justify why I couldn’t measure coffee. If somebody could tell me how its measured in the instructions or many cups 1 12 ounce bag will make I would greatly appreciate it.

  • Jo-Bob

    All the benefits of healthy milk fat with none of the damaging denatured casein proteins found in cream…
    I’m confused. Butter is made from cream. I thought Butter has casein. I thought only clarified butter has most but not all of the casein removed. Is my current thinking incorrect?

  • T.

    What’s up with this disclaimer on the bottom of the page for the Bulletproof coffee beans (Upgraded coffee beans)? I have copied adapted it below:

    Frequently Asked Questions for Upgraded™ Coffee.

    California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • randifinn

    I use salted butter in my coffee and it’s still delicious. In fact from what I’m reading on other internet sources, salt is traditionally one of the ingredients in Tibetan butter tea.
    Also just a note, kerrygold butters and cheeses are only 90% grassfed and supplemented with corn and soy according to the company :(

  • Samantha Cross

    Hi Dave, a young personal trainer who works in a local health food store handed me your website address today and would not sell me a certain product I have been buying for the last 3 months until I looked at your site. I need to lose 25kg and in the last 3 months I have dealt with cancer and just finished radio, I feel like crap and emotionally tired every day. I’m not understanding this diet and would appreciate a little help. I don’t eat butter or drink milk and not much on eggs unless they are curry :) will this diet help me as I’m at my wits end. I lost 56kg 7 years ago on tony ferguson and I am torn as to try this again or yours. The young personal trainer is strongly suggesting the Bulletproof one. Also due to being in Newcastle NSW Australia, what support is available.
    Thank you and I appreciate any help…..

  • JackMarse

    Just came across this and decided to try Yerba Mate Bulletproof with TJ’s Organic Butter (doesn’t mention grassfed) and TJ’s Organic Coconut Oil since those are what I had on hand. Warmed my SmartStick and mixed in 2 vessels. Turned light creamy and blended well; gave me good energy. Went down OK with no digestive issues except my bowel movement 8 hours later started with gray feces then switched to brown. I am thinking this massive amount of fat surprised my liver? Or is this a sign not is all well with my liver?

  • T.

    Why was my comment deleted? All I asked was why it says: California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. (at the bottom of the Upgradedself.com home page).
    Is this on all coffee? I don’t understand.

    • Bill

      i see both your comments, it wasn’t deleted

    • Kate

      On the top of the comments you will see “Best” so the best comments will be shown on top. New comments cannot be seen on the first page. You just have to click on it and choose “new” to see the most recent comment.

      I think the site should set “new” as default though. A lot of new comments went unanswered probably because of this too.

  • Paul Rohe

    I’ve had Tibetan tea on Many occasions, they usually add a touch of salt as well, but real salt not the white processed stuff, not bad if one treats it as say a soup first time round, they use high quality stewed black tea BTW. I most mention, because its a common and funny mistake, it’s most definitely NOT yaks butter the Tibetans use, the YAK is the BULL…..lol…true, seriously.

  • Paul Rohe

    No such thing as yak butter, a YAK is a BULL, the female or cow is a DRI … Is true I promise…LOL.

  • I landed here via Tim Ferriss’s Blog. I’m going to give this coffee a shot tomorrow.

  • Joseph

    Gonna try this shit once. See what happens.

  • nancy

    I’m not a coffee fan. Has anyone tried this with a black tea, etc? I’ve never been a coffee fan. I’m not sure what kind of tea they use in the Himalayas…

  • Omnivore Vegetarian

    I’ve gone all-but dairy-free because of the difficulty in getting good-quality milk but now I’m intrigued to try this. I am a big fan of eating healthy fats — I started eating eggs almost every day and have been feeling more energetic than ever before!

  • Damien

    I don’t personally drink coffee due to digestive issues, but I was wondering if the butter itself would yield the energy. Would putting this in my morning smoothie work?

  • sheilerama

    Hi – I came to this site by way of comments in Tim Ferris’s site. Would using raw milk butter work as well as the Kerry Gold butter? The farm that I go to for my milk doesn’t always use grass to feed their cows (winter time in New England will do that to ye), but they use oats and other feed (non GMO) on occasion.

  • Reza

    I am dairy intolerant and do not eat dairy. What are your thoughts regarding butter in coffee for me?

    • Really?

      If you are dairy intolerant and do not eat dairy, then you should probably keep doing what you’re doing.

      Next question.

  • matt

    Greetings , I love the recipe ……just trying my first a customer brought his own butter and coconut oil so now I would like to serve it as Bulletproof Coffee….Elevation roasts my coffee weekly and you said just ask…..Thank You Matt White Arvada Perk ….

  • Ana

    What about using ghee?

  • Patricia Lucus

    I’m new to this and ordered 2 bags of this coffee. Got the correct butter and made my first cup today. LOVED the taste of it but OMG…within about 10 min I felt like I was on some kinda drugs? i do NOT like that feeling at all…sure I got a boost of energy heck it’s strong coffee but did I make/drink to much? Said 2 cups on the directions but I can’t do 2 cups too much for me to handle do you have to do 2 cups or it doesn’t work?

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  • aaron

    I’m drinking my very first cup of bulletproof coffee right now. While i can’t yet comment on how it makes me feel, I am pretty stricken at how delicious it is. I assumed this would be a “gag it down” kind of thing—at least until I got used to it—but on the contrary, it’s like a treat!

  • Michael DeAngelis

    “That’s because toxins in cheap coffee”

    Toxins. That solves whether or not I think this site is credible. Throwing around fear-mongering buzzwords without a clue what they mean. What toxins?

  • juan

    So far I am loving my bullet proof coffee, it really does give me a great amount of energy. I do however get ridiculously hungry 2 hours later. I haven’t lost any weight but than again they haven’t created bullet proof beer so until they do that I am pretty screwed. I do have a question though. Can you add protein to your bp coffee?

  • MJ

    can anyone point me in the direction to confirm how many calories are in a standard BP coffee (the stock standard 1 drink) – seems to be mixed on the web and cant really find anything on this page so far . Cheers

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Calorie counting is an eating disorder.

  • Jennifer

    At first I cringed at my husband suggesting that I put butter in my coffee, but I was brave and tried it. I LOVE it! He also put cocoa in it with stevia… it was better and richer than anything I’ve had at that famous coffee place. Excellent stuff! Also I ‘m much more alert afterwards.

  • Paul

    I like cream teas, will they make me awesome too?

  • HarleyQuinn

    serious questions; how do you recommend drinking this for maximum benefits? In the morning on an empty stomach? Is this your breakfast? With your Modafinil and other nootropics? Just wondering… if it has too many restrictions, like having to only drink it on an empty stomach or not eat anything for hours I’m less likely to stick with it.

  • Leila

    I am a newbie…and i am buying the BP Coffee kit. If i add the BP Vanilla to my BP coffee will it interrupt the Intermitent Fasting? Xylitol (not corn based) will interupt the fasting also? Drinking coffee with no sweet will be very dificult for me.Trying to solve that problem. Please help!

  • MA

    just wondering how this diet will effect children (3 & 5). Are there any adjustments that need to be made for them…

    • Really?

      Do you seriously believe it’s a good idea to give any child – much less kids that young – coffee?

      Yet another argument in support of parenting exams and licensing…

      • Zorica Vuletic

        Don’t be such a hard up. Many cultures have coffee beverages for children (and only after a certain age). They are like 3/4 milk and/or cream. It is not a daily thing either. (But sometimes it is. For example you will see on MDA site about an egg coffee: Many Italian people would tell how when they were kids in Italy, they would get a similar recipe before heading off to school. Some had some porridge, but some just the egg coffee.)

        I believe giving kids cardboard, oops, I mean cereal is an example for requiring parenting exams/licencing. This cereal is put with skim milk. In my books, this is actually close to starvation meal. If one is poor and only has access to cardboard, these peoples would find a way to put butter or cream so as to make it at least nourishing while the cardboard helped them to feel ‘full’ in the face of starvation.

  • Joe

    I drank this stuff for a good 3 months, and every day it felt like I got all foggy and tired afterwards. Yes, I made it correctly, so could it be an allergy? I have like nothing to eat, because my parents buy crappy food all of the time, and I refuse to eat it, so I guess that could be it. That still doesn’t explain why i only felt crappy after drinking it though.

    Also I heard that caffeine can disrupt your sleep schedule for up to 48 hours and that it messes with your body’s acidity…is this true? I heard this from an extremely reputable source: a relative who has been bodybuilding for years and who has been bio-hacking for decades.

    Some help would be appreciated.

    Thanks!

  • commalove

    What;s a reasonable limit to how much butter I should be using? I;m up to about a half stick of butter each morning with my one or two mugs of coffee, but I feel like I can do even more. Also, while I love the butter, the MCT oil makes my throat feel weird, so I usually leave it out. Anyone else have a similar experience?

    • Zorica Vuletic

      I don’t know what your history is regarding the sorts of food/nutrition you ate, but if you feel you can tolerate more butter than just keep doing that until you don’t feel for as much any more. It could be a temporary thing in your body craving extra fat due to some possible deficiencies. So you load up on the butter, which gives you more fat, which helps to digest/absorb key nutrients from your diet. I really think that when your body is ‘repleted’ you’ll naturally feel for less over time. :)

  • Kandi

    Sounds interesting. Have to try it! Own a coffee roasting business, micro batch roasting grade one only! organic,some shade grown beans. Will try it with our own beans and see!! Thanks for the recipe. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Linn-Run-Coffee-Bean-Roastery/105002949554694

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  • Ben

    Just wanted to throw this out there…Was annoyed that my water bottle was retaining coffee flavor when I put water in it so I scoured the web for a good glass one. This is actually meant for scientific use I believe but it’s 32 ounces and works great and is only $7 (found it on Amazon of course):
    Vestil Glass Square Graduated Bottle, 32 oz Capacity, Clear

    Also you’ve probably already seen this but this is an MCT oil alternative, also on Amazon ($16):
    NOW Foods Mct 100% Oil, 32-Fluid Ounces

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      I prefer my stainless steel thermos (also on Amazon). Note that the price on the 16oz one is currently higher than the 32oz model. However, most items now on Amazon are actually sold by 3rd-party vendors, and the prices may vary substantially over a short period of time. For instance, that $12 bottle of MCT (which is the same brand I use) is now $25.

  • JWein83

    Has anyone come up with a good process to make bulletproof iced coffee?

    Pouring a hot cup of BP coffee over ice just waters down the coffee.

    Should i brew a cup of coffee with the upgraded beans at night, leave it in the fridge over night, then blend the butter and mct oil with it in the morning? Or would this not melt the butter at all and not blend well? I have tried just making a cup of BP coffee at night (all blended up) and putting that in the fridge til morning but that was fun to drink the next day.

    So what’s the best way to make BP iced coffee??

    I would like try adding the 2 egg yolks in as well but not with the whey protein as suggested. Anyone try it that way. I also assume you would only add the eggs into a cold or ‘iced’ BP coffee and not a cup of hot BP coffee??

    • Wendy in Highland Park, NJ

      Coffee ice. Pour cooled coffee into ice cube trays and freeze them, and use those instead of water ice.

  • commalove

    My local healthy grocery store sells buffalo milk butter from Italy … I think it’s totally organic and grass fed …. any thoughts on using some of this stuff in my bulletproof coffee?

  • Trent

    Dave Asprey & Dr. Sarno have changed the world and only people who gave them a chance will understand how and why. Anyone with chronic pain, read up on Sarno. Because of my amazing results with him, I was open to trying bulletproof.

  • commalove

    What is cultured butter? I can’t find Kerrygold at the moment, but I did find some organic cultured butter …

    • Zorica Vuletic

      Cultured butter has bacterial culture. I would feel safe with this and not stress yourself if you cannot find Kerrygold. You will get the beneficial affects from cultured butter. It’s organic, so it’s ‘good enough’. I do not worry about grass-fed as I let my budget be my guide. I feel safe with Canadian food production/sanitation even if it’s grain-fed. I have poisoned myself with Chinese sourced food, so I know the difference. People get in such a fuss over grain-fed. I do believe that all food on the planet is ‘adulterated’, but in Canada, the level is so insignificant that you should not stress over it. Chinese sourced food, even if from frozen on the other hand—DO NOT EAT!!

  • Joe

    I drank this stuff for a good 3 months, and every day it felt like I got all foggy and tired afterwards. Yes, I made it correctly, so could it be an allergy? I have like nothing to eat, because my parents buy crappy food all of the time, and I refuse to eat it, so I guess that could be it. That still doesn’t explain why i only felt crappy after drinking it though.

    Also I heard that caffeine can disrupt your sleep schedule for up to 48 hours and that it messes with your body’s acidity…is this true? I heard this from an extremely reputable source: a relative who has been bodybuilding for years and who has been bio-hacking for decades.

    Some help would be appreciated.

    Thanks!

    • Heather

      So because he’s a body builder he’s a reliable source? Is he an expert in biochemistry? Is he an expert in exercise physiology? How about biology? They are actually some of the worst spouters of CW – and refuse to open the mind up to anything other than what read on the bodybuilding forums. I used to frequent those until I realized that calories in/calories out had absolutely nothing to do with weight maintenance and health.

      And some people metabolize caffeine quicker than others. Check out chriskresser.com for the Acid/Alkaline Myth. I have the genotype. I can drink a pot of coffee and sleep afterward. 48 hours? Do some research on the half-life of coffee. It depends on who you are.

      Why oh why do we think the human body is stupid? It is an amazing and complex machine.

    • Beth

      I recommend reading through the Bulletproof forums on this site for more information on bulletproof diet and lifestyle. BP coffee is one part of this system- diet, supplements, etc are also integral.

  • MorphingInterstices

    I have tried a lot of different high-altitude single estate organic pure Arabica coffee beans in the last year, and aside from a really nice Ethiopian one I got from a Paris boutique in la rue du Renard in the Marais near the Centre Pompidou once, Asprey’s is a clear stand-out. His MCT oil is really nice too.
    Dave, you deserve much cred for

  • First of all i would like to say that the coffee tastes great and im enjoying it! The only thing is, for the last 2 days, about 14 hours into my fast i get very gittery and almost feel like im going to collapse, with a slight stomach discomfort and a racing heart.
    This is the 4th day i have been implementing the coffee for breakfast but have been eating paleo/primal for a month previous to starting this.
    Has anyone experienced this before? Is it an adjustment or should i break my fast sooner? Maybe eat more the night before? Any help would be appreciated.

    I get my butter from a grass fed supplier, i use mct oil and organic, single origin coffee from Monmouth coffee in London.

  • CB

    Have the prices gone up since this blog post was written? I just check Starbucks and 12oz there is about $12. $18/12oz seems awfully expensive for coffee beans…

  • walkerlady

    We’ll I have to say after 50 a woman’s body can make fat out of water…..at 30 3500 cal a day was zip no problem , but when the change comes the metab goes to hell, but after doing the BPC it’s attempting at climbing the ladder…..plus I love coffee and Butter now it’s just in the form of liquid and not a croissant, and adding 3 miles a day of hill climbing is just taking the energy level close to zip again….change is not a dirty word !!!

  • Trent

    I am thinking of easing in to this. If I just do the bullet proof coffee, and continue my regular diet and exercise, will this have any benefit or do I need to do the whole deal right out of the gates? What about having regular coffee and eating some healthy protein breakfast with it instead of butter?

  • Barbara

    I haven’t tried yak butter coffee yet, but I certainly will. Years ago I read a book called “The Rose of TIbet,” by Lionel Davidson, and there was constant mention of yak butter tea. I never knew what yak butter tea was, but now I’m going to try yak butter coffee, which sounds even better. Will check back after I’ve tried it.

  • paleo_nick

    Here’s a video I put together on how to make Bulletproof Coffee: http://paleonick.com/articles/Bullet-Proof-Coffee

  • JJ

    Can I cool this coffee and put it on ice?

  • Kate

    The coffee tasted delicious! I am new to this dripping Hario cup. i bought the stainless steel mesh version since i read somewhere that the paper filter will absorb good oils in the coffee. I only have a regular kettle so it was a bit time consuming to avoid over pouring of the water. I did not know how much coffee to use per cup either so i went with the line on the Hario. At first i guess i did not put enough water so it tasted a bit acidic. I just added more hot water and then it was perfect!

    So I am small to begin with so I made this with 2tbps grounded coffee that makes about 250mL brewed coffee with 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp mct oil. I took Megafood’s enzymes along with the coffee since i am prone to getting nauseous. Feeling a very slight stomach upset at the moment. Hopefully the enzyme will kick in soon haha…

    But yes the coffee is delicious!!!

  • JS

    Been doing this for about a week, and I’m very happy with the energy levels I have. I’m curious about my diet in conjunction with this regime. Should I be not eating for hours after? Should I be dieting as well? I’ve looked over the website, and maybe I missed it, but I couldn’t find any info.

    Thanks for sharing all of this great info. :-)

  • Showbiz Connor

    Hi guys,

    Just tried my first cup, really excited to get going with this but the coffee doesn’t taste strong enough,

    I don’t think I’ve but enough coffee in my 500ml of hot water, hew many tea spoons should I put in for optimum results??

    Thanks in advance
    Chris

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  • Scottk8888

    This stuff is incredible, I am so glad I heard about this on the JRE. I simply will not drink any other coffee now, stay bulletproof!

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  • Tatu

    Does this work with green tea? I can not drink coffee at all. I can’t stand the taste of it and tried this recipe and still can’t stand the taste of coffee. Much help would be appreciated.

  • SIP

    Any suggestions if someone is vegan?

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  • Xavier Herrera Jr.

    Found a good link for discounted kerrygold butter: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200963465199

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Ebay is not a reliable place to buy anything, much less something you want to *eat*.

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  • Roy

    Hi! On monday I’m going to drink my first cup of BPC! Super excited, But I’m not a big coffe drinker today, I’ve probably had a total of 10 cups of coffee in my 24 years. I had a cup of latte today, single shot and it messed up my stomache, I guess I’m just not used to it. So should I dive streight into the deep end or maybe start out with a half size of this recipe? Alsow, I’m using a percolator, how much coffee beens do I need for 500ml of coffee? As I understand it the butter and mct oils helps give an even “extraction” of caffeein troughout the day. So if the coffee is to diluted it wont have the same effects and if its to strong the amount of butter might not be enough? What’s the sweetspot?

  • Wk

    So Dave, I’m assuming that 8 o’clock coffee is not on the “healthy coffee” list. I couldn’t find any information on the process they use for these beans, just that they’re 100% arabica beans. Do you have any insight on this brand?

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  • aaron

    Ummmm…the average POUND of starbucks coffee is a $11.95 and you’re selling 12 ounces for $18? I think you’ve got your the wrong!

  • Interdico Scriptor

    What does ‘California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
    to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other
    reproductive harm.” mean? before I buy I kinda need to know!
    Thanks

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  • Lisa

    I am allergic to dairy, is there any possible substitute to the butter at all? I really want to get a bag of Bulletproof Coffee and the MCT oil, but the possible painful consequences to my dairy allergy keep me away.

  • Heather EF

    Is there a coffee I can buy at World Market (or similar place) to use?

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  • Tyler

    Wow… I think 40 bucks is a bit expensive for a box of coffee, let alone the standard Canadian price of $15-$20 for typical k-cups..
    Even this is processed at some point and I only buy coffee at the local organic store because it’s organic, no GMOs, and it’s locally roasted fresh.
    It’s expensive, but not nearly as much as keurig coffee; grinding your own and using a reusable k-cup is the best alternative.

  • Adrienne

    I love this recipe. I was just about to buy the coffee you sell, but man, I cannot stomach $28 after shipping!!! YIKES> A cheaper shipping option would be great.

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  • Neanderthal

    PEOPLE, PLEASE!! I don’t get it. This guy has come up with something that works for him, published it for all to share and either use, investigate or dismiss. It is healthy to have a discussion but let’s not lose sight of one very simple fact; THE WORLDS POPULATION IS GETTING FATTER! Why? Because it’s cheap to eat that way and expensive to eath healthy, plus, a complete lack of education about how to eat healthy. So, before you decide to pick this guy’s work to pieces, take a minute and be a little grateful that he has taken the bloody time and effort to create this, in the hope that it might help a few. If you don’t belive that this works, fine, but don’t spew your bilious energy in a forum where people have come to improve their lives. Go to the McDonalds or KFC or Wendys forums and talk with all the others about the quality of their lives. To those people who are struggling with their weight; get rid of gluten, stop drinking your carbs; eat them, and most importatnly, don’t think you have to be in the gym 5 days a week…. it is all about the quality or lack their of, of the food you are eating and how your body reacts to it. I have been training for 29 years and up until two months ago, halved my training and dropped 2 inches of my waist. I dropped gluten, skim milk and now start my day with a BP Coffee plus using some of the ideas in the BP diet……. it has worked for me for the moment, and after a while, someone else we come up with something else. It’s like Cross-Fit, this phenom will be short-lived because it is not how our bodies were made to do the type of training required over a long period of time. Want to get fit? Buy an axe, a sledgehammer a wheelbarrow and a shovel, chop down a tree, dig a pit and break some rock, then bury the small rocks in the pit, split the wood and cover the pit with the dirt you dug up. Do that in one day and see how you feel the next day….. that is what we were made to do and if you can hunt a deer with a bow and arrow and then carry the meat back to where you live, good on ya! Do that once a week and walk about 90 minutes to get there, slowly.

  • Howard Lee Harkness

    I have been experimenting with this. I have found that adding two soft-boiled eggs (the free-range super-jumbos from the local farmer’s market) to my BPC seems to work best for me. I brew up about 20 ounces of BPC, and drink half of that with breakfast. I put the other half in my small thermos and take that to work, and drink it around 9am.

    I don’t get hungry again for the rest of the day, although my wife usually has a (smallish) low-carb dinner ready for me when I get home, which I eat before I launch into my evening violin lessons.

    If I don’t have the two eggs, I sometimes get hungry around mid-day. I’m thinking about trying a full-day fast once a week, to see how well that works for me.

  • Robin

    How do we make ice coffee?

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  • Kent McCallister

    Trying my first cup today!

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  • BPMike

    I’m wanting to try and add some Upgraded Chocolate in my BP Coffee, i’ve been looking but i can’t seem to find any recipies for it. Any idea’s how much or i if i should be adding it in at all?
    Cheers,
    Mike

    • Dave Asprey

      1-2 Tbsp works very well! A touch of vanilla goes great with the chocolate too. ?

  • Me

    I’m not a coffee person. Alternatives?

  • Vince

    I have to admit, I’m tempted to start drinking coffee (37 years old, never had a cup) just for the sake of trying the bulletproof blend. I heard about it now from two different, unrelated people and I’m very curious, to say the least!!

  • amyyoungmiller

    Dave,

    I wrote a blog post sharing my own version of “bulletproof coffee” made with butter and coconut oil, and I gave a hat-tip to you and your coffee. Thanks so much! Here it is: http://vomitingchicken.com/make-version-bulletproof-coffee/

  • Kieron

    Can I mix whey protein in with my coffee

  • Kieron

    Can I eat veg as well at
    breakfast with the coffee to have a full stomach

  • Darius

    I can’t help but feel that this coffee is too good to be true. Nonetheless, I do intend to try it once I get off my fast. But I don’t feel like springing for both the coffee and the MCT oil to simply try it out. Will there still be a difference with coconut oil?

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  • Kieron

    does coffee not have more negatives than positives

  • Shazza

    Just made my first bullet proof coffee wasn’t expecting to like it at all but god it’s delicious love it. This is even better than my protein smoothie that I was making for breakfast

  • Jenna

    I just made something similar, except I brewed a cup of coffee and added 1tsp of ghee. Has anyone tried this?

  • Tricia

    What about soil contamination?? Does anyone know why the grass fed cows are not effected?

  • Alan Cardenas

    Is it bad if I add a scoop of %100 whey isolate protein powder?

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  • Chase

    In lieu of ordering your coffee, would it be detrimental to make this with my regular coffee?

  • jon

    It would be expedient to add a clearly accessible ORDER NOW button or store.

  • Brenda

    Coffee is a carcinogenic beverage because of the roasting process the beans go through. You say your coffee is clean and fights cancer, aren’t the beans roasted?Yerba Mate has more health benefits than coffee.

  • David

    I’m all for this Bulletproof idea, but for someone who doesn’t enjoy coffee in general, can you recommend something other than coffee that would have the same/similar effect? I’m fine with the butter and MCT oil, just not the coffee.

    Thanks!

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  • sexieyes72

    I lost 10lbs. In a month

  • Becky

    How many calories are there in one cup of this drink?

  • Thank you for posting the great content

  • Jessica

    Hi, just got my first packet of bulletproof coffee. Followed yr recipe ….with butter and MCT oil..I noticed 2 things….there is a sourish after taste to the coffee and I felt hungry after an hour. Any explanation to what I am experiencing? Does my body need time to adjust ? Keep up the good work…thanks and cheers, Jessica

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  • renuyou

    is it OK to make the coffee in the french press? how much coffee should I use to make two mugs?

  • Goghlear

    The best and healthiest coffee is made by Life Extension. Check out their website. I get almost all my vitamins and supplements from them. They are the best.

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  • Christen

    After using a blender/stick blender for a long time, I decided to try making it the same way I make my salad dressings – Shaken vigorously in a canning jar. Works like a charm, no blender cleanup and on super lazy days, I skip the mug and drink straight from the shaker. Guess I prefer my BPC shaken, not stirred. :)

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  • Linda Soto

    I was just wondering how this would work with coconut oil I think the flavor of the virgin variety would be yummy & it’s still good fat.

  • Linda Soto

    Also, what would be the difference if you used grass fed cream over butter?

  • Zac

    Is heavy cream nutritionally equivalent to unsalted butter? If not, is it a lot worse or only a little worse than using butter?

    I usually use butter, but sometimes it’s so much more convenient to use heavy cream, especially when there’s no blender available.

  • Joanne Bentley

    I’m not a coffee drinker for relgious reasons. What are my options for a bulletproof breakfast? Could I use a high quality cacao bean instead?

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  • Cyndie

    I hear you can replace the unsalted butter with coconut oil. Is that true?

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  • Peanish Butter

    hello just heard about this on the joe rogan podcast… where can i purchase these and thanks again

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  • Andrew

    My coffee comes out weak. I’m using 2 tbsps per 8 oz like it days. Any thoughts?

  • oldorange

    “…Taking a betaine HCl or digestive enzyme…” really? Thats hacking?

    Betaine hydrochloride is a chemical substance made in a lab. It is used as medicine. BHCL has an interesting history. BHCL used to be included in over-the-counter (OTC) products as a “stomach acidifier and digestive aid.” But a federal law that went into effect in 1993 banned BHCL from use in OTC products

  • sophiemiaou

    3 questions: 1) your initial experience was actually with tea… not coffee. Any thoughts on tea instead, for those who oppose regular alkaloid (coffee) consumption or simply gag even smelling it? 2) when you say “damaging denatured casein proteins found in cream”… do you make any difference between fresh raw cream (like the crème fraîche available everywhere here in France) and the usual Canadian/American pasteurised/homo thing sold on the shelves? Heat and homogenization will denaturate BOTH the proteins AND fats found in dairy. It’s a tad misleading not to explain this to your clients… which brings me to 3) do you have a $ affiliation with KerryGold? Because their butter is made from PASTEURIZED creams – so much for denaturation. It also isn’t organic, and, the gem – the cows aren’t just fed grass and hay. They are supplemented with corn and soy, especially in the winter. And we all know that is most likely GMO.

    I’d invite your clients to get infos on fats from the real qualified nutrition experts, such as Mary G Enig…

    http://www.realmilk.com/health/milk-homogenization-and-heart-disease/

    http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/beware-the-new-kerrygold-butter/

  • sophiemiaou

    Right off the KerryGold website: “From KG’s website:

    “The Irish Dairy Board and Kerrygold work closely with farmers to ensure the highest standards for our ingredients. GM is a relatively new issue in an Irish context. We are taking an active role in exploring the potential and challenges around using GM free grain in the Irish dairy industry. Supplementary feeds are important for the health of the animals. Some of these will contain soy and corn. At present, the Irish Dairy Board cannot guarantee that grain supplements used by farmers will all be GM free.

    We can confirm that Kerrygold butter and cheese do not contain GM ingredients.”

    Illogical contradiction, here, no? That’s because they are playing with words: GMO’s aren’t used in the MAKING of their cheeses and butters, they mean, as the primary things used in the processing – cream, salt, some “natural herbs and ingredients” – quite vague there too. Could be MSG like everyone else, There is no regulation for the word “natural” in Ireland either. BUT they are saying it could be in the feed of the cows, therefore, in the milk. BEFORE they transform said milk into butter or cheese. Especially since they supplement the cows after calfing, just before the summer grazing/butter-making season!

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  • Real MD

    Stop making claims with regard to health benefits of your for profit products that have no medical science supporting these claims. Karma is not to be triffled with.

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  • Crystal

    What do you do if you don’t drink coffee because even the smell of it makes you sick to your stomach?

    • then pass on this recipe, or maybe try it with tea or chaga?

  • Natalie

    What do you guys recommend in terms of blending? I’m using a standard blender right now but a friend says he uses a blender bottle and shaker (not sure how he does it without the whole thing exploding!)

  • UltraVixen

    Great coffee Dave. Took some to my daughter in NM. She ‘s starting a coffee roasting business and i wanted her to know how great coffee tastes. She will have a very high curve to meet. Love your head, your site, and what it has done for me. Thanks

  • Frank

    I have been drinking BPC now for about 4 months or more and I really enjoy it. Is there a recommend grind type to get an even better blend? I bought a Capresso Conical Burr Grinder and use the Extra Fine grind.

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  • jan

    1000 comments. jeuj

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  • Blackcoffeeburton

    I just made a large cup of organic coffee with two tbs of ghee. This is absolutely amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the recipe.

  • tatiana

    I tried this for two days. Promise: so much energy! Reality: Sluggish and tired. Promise: You won’t miss eating breakfast! Reality: I was hungry before the coffee and remained so immediately afterward. More butter didn’t help. Promise: You won’t get hungry until late afternoon! Reality: Not only was I hungry, I was ravenous. So ravenous that even when I caved and ate lunch, my normal lunch wasn’t enough. My body kept saying, more! I want more! Fasting just put me at a greater risk of overeating. The only promise that was true was that the coffee really is quite delicious. Verdict: I’m sure this works for some of you, because everything works for somebody, but this was the single worst dietary change I have every tried in my life. Except juice fasting. That was the worst. This is the second worst. My name is tatiana, and I am addicted to eating actual food when I’m hungry. I’m returning to breakfast in the morning, stat.

    • pixelzombie

      I had a far different experience. Just 12oz of this coffee with MCT oil sustained me for 3.5 hours, and this is with just cheap regular coffee.

  • KRUP

    IF I BUY THIS………. SOMEONE NEEDS TO SMACK ME……..2x

  • Valerie Palmer

    I live in Canada and cannot get the butter. What about using goat butter?

  • Doramei

    Can i drink the bulletproof cofee if i’m suffering from IBS?

  • Kranti

    Is the jury out if aluminum is causing Alzheimer’s? Regarding coffe: i have been using my traditional Italian Bialetti espresso percolator for years (it’s made out of Aluminum). Is this coffe “brain safe”?

  • Tina

    Please, could somebody tell me why there is a California proposition 65 warning label under this coffee?

  • AdrianaPezzuto

    I love!!!!!!!!!! COFFEEEEEEE 😀

  • Valen

    I am allergic to caffeine. It makes me very nauseous. Is the caffeine the entire point of the coffee? Could I use caffeine free tea instead?

  • Loren

    Had my first cup this morning, 100% arabica organic and about 50g of organic unsalted grass fed butter. wow – first off, regardless of whether or not its good for you – it’s delicious! tried to get through to lunch without eating, made it, was hungry at times but not as hungry as i would be having a plate of scrambled eggs in the morning.

    will check back in a couple weeks :) cheers

  • Dangerous1

    The fact is not one person on this site will respond in the same manner. We are not a “one size fits all program” – so therefore this might work for those that can metabolize fats eat enough protein and keep starch low and fiber high – but the end result is different for every person – women especially. The fact is “fat” is insulin spiking in small amounts, so the order of macronutrients is more important – protein fiber fat and starch – as the hormonal effect of food is more influencial than the “calories in = calories out”. How we respond to the coffee and MCT fats is really dependent on how hormonally balanced we are, and

    how our “krebs cycle” burns fuel. This cannot work the same for every person, so play detective and see if this is “right” for you. It doesn’t cut it for me, as I use

    Krill oil, avocado, and some saturated fat to ensure I have a balance of 3:6 omega fats along with coconut oil. I’m sure another slep will offer their 5 cents worth – fact is if everyone who commented here took their shirt off while adding their comments and showed me their “8 pack” – then we might be able to continue the discussion.

  • Dangerous1

    And I roast my own green beans… I don’t need Bulletproof – my coffee is amazing!

  • Tbird

    Ok I’m so tempted to try this product but I have two questions:

    I love a good cup of coffee but the acid in all the coffee’s I’ve tried give me a constant cough. I’ve been told this is due to the acid in the coffee. Any idea if I will have the same consequence with this coffee?

    2nd question, I am hypo-glycemic and need protein for breakfast. Will I still need to eat a breakfast to level out my blood sugar so I don’t get shaky? Thanks

  • steve
  • Rolf Rau

    i need a fast brewing method, any recommendations ? which brewing method is the best for bulletproof coffee ?

  • Rolf Rau

    which brewing method is the best for this type of coffee

  • Aloysiusjones

    Tried Bulletproof Coffee with upgraded Beans, Kerrygold butter, and upgraded MCT yesterday morning. The difference in energy and focus is more than just noticeable, its exceptional. I will be doing this for breakfast everyday. Thanks!

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  • Dave

    What’s people opinions on Acrylamide in coffee? Although we could be having limited amounts of toxins from bullet proof coffee we could be ingesting carcinogens?

  • Sara Spence

    Can I do this while pregnant?

  • Didi

    Where can I buy this upgrade coffee??!!

  • LM

    Can we use coconut oil to substitute the MCT oil until our order arrives?

    • I used extra virgin coconut oil for the first week or so.

      I can’t STAND coconut flavoring of any sort, no matter how fresh – I had to fight to get it down every morning.

      I started using Upgraded Brain Octane Oil today and am MUCH happier – it’s odorless and flavorless so it doesn’t change the coffee’s flavor at all.

      In my opinion, it’s definitely the way to go – unless, of course, you LOVE the flavor of coconut! 😉

    • MarkBousquet

      Yes, you can!! I used to and loved the flavor it gave the coffee. However, you need to put 6 tbsp in to equal 1 tbsp of MCT oil. The most coconut oil I ever put in (about 18 oz coffee) was 2 tbsp.

  • Rooshie

    Can I do this with any organic coffee to the same effect?

  • DC

    From an avid coffee drinker for years I had grown accustomed to a toxic smell emanating from my urine every time I drank coffee. With bulletproof coffee I no longer have to question what harm I subject my body to with a cup or two of java. Thank you!

  • JG

    what about using decaf? i’m a real wuss when it comes to ceffeinated drinks.

  • JRM

    I don’t understand why I need to boil my filtered water before I put the water in my coffee maker?

  • Shanni

    Best, best best coffee ever! Ok, so now I don’t even miss my delicious lattes. Thanks, Dave Asprey. I am full of good energy every morning now.

  • Caroline Ruppert- Hill

    Was trying to add oil to my diet, but just couldn’t take a table spoon and eat it.. Tried mixing oil with my protein but it had to be heated to melt.. Never thought of just puttin in my coffee.. Thanks.

  • mnymiser

    What if you can’t have caffiene? Can you still have the good fats in the AM?

  • Jim Jamison

    2tbsp of ground BPC w/ cups filtered water, 1tbsp grass-fed butter and a tsp of upgraded high octane oil. I LOVE IT!! It’s the only thing I consume until lunch. From my experience, this BFC method provides me with a huge boost of focus and energy all day and the best thing is that i’m not hungry till lunch break. Thank you Dave Asprey!

  • Rolf Rau

    i was very hyped about this coffee.
    after my first i don’t felt any effects. i think that was cause i grinded the beans too coarse, also i took one teaspoon (not tablespoon)of mct oil…
    2nd day i did everything right: grinded dem beans more, took 2 tablespoons butter and one tablespoon mct oil: no noticebale effect..
    3rd day: 2 bigger tablespoons butter + 2 tabelspoons mct oil… nothing noticeable only effect was that my stomach grumbled a lil bit from the mct oil

    Products: upgraded bulletproof beans, upgraded mct-oil, kerrygold unsalted butter, frenchpress

    source: xbrain.co.uk

    kinda let down from the promises dave made

  • Wow this sounds awesome! I’m passing along to my hubby who is a coffee drinker. I wonder how this would taste in my morning black tea? I will definitely try it!

  • Kronah Wood

    I am about to try Bulletproof Coffee Beans with Brain Octane, Purity Farms Organic Grass-Fed Ghee and FreshPure Waters Reverse Osmosis Deionized Water. I’ve never had this coffee before so I’m looking forward to no anxiety. With everything clean and nutrient rich I’m hoping to feel like writing a lot 😀

    • utahpete

      I tried it with the Ghee and have to say that it’s much better with traditional butter, IMO.

  • Spacefarmer TwoOhSix

    took two sips and shit my pants! wtf!

  • Kosei Gracie

    Just tried the bulletproof coffee with the butter and HOLY SMOKE !! It is Amazing and really does give Super Energy. I love it !, thank you for sharing this

  • Bermudaguy

    Yeah, how wonderful. I’d love to try it but I live in Bermuda and you don’t ship there. Also, there is not one telephone # to contact anybody. I wish I could run a business that says we don’t want to hear from you by phone. Nice!

  • Lindstr7

    What a load of malarky. Anyone stop to think this guy is just trying to sell his products? I’ve yet to see him respond to one person commenting here. He doesn’t offer links to scientifically back up his claims. Name dropping of celebrities was my first clue.

  • teresa

    if im not a coffee drinker……would i just use something like milk or tea?
    and get just as good of results? with energy and performace weight loss?

  • Liz

    I’ve been a life-long coffee drinker and usually make daily trips to Starbucks. Even when I brew my own coffee, I tend to put way too much sugar and creamer in it. I found this website through a link from another website, and decided to give bulletproof coffee a try. I was a little skeptical of course, because I am so used to my daily routine and black coffee sounded disgusting to me. But, I fixed up the recipe for the first time this morning and it has honestly made a huge difference in my energy level! I only got 5 hours of sleep, so I was dragging this morning, but after drinking a cup of this coffee I feel great. It’s no substitute for sleep, of course, but on the occasions where I have to make do with less sleep, I think this will be a saving grace. I only used 1tbsp of Kerrygold butter, but I’ll try 2tbsp tomorrow. Thanks so much for this!!

  • Tina Moore Blessitt

    I actually like salted coffee with some stevia… no crime only yum!! Salted grass fed butter works for me! :)

  • Musa Kazmi

    Hi Dave. I have Crohn’s disease and I love sweet coffee. And so will this recipe work for me?

  • PiddleQueen

    I am enjoying my Bulletproof Coffee, and now I’d like to follow my one-cup a day with a cup of quality green tea. Can you recommend a green tea?

  • Stacey

    I accidentally bought organic salted butter :( I used a bit anyway thinking it was better than nothing…what is so ba about it being salted and do I have to buy another pack of expensive organic unsalted butter now?

  • Andy

    I’m looking into various coffee options and one area where bulletproof really seems to fall off is that it comes pre- roasted. I’ve been reading lots of accounts where roasting within a week of drinking is very important for optimal coffee consumption.
    Also, what about bulletproof makes it lower in mycotoxins than any other brand?
    Is there a way to assay the beens for various toxins?
    I’ve just purchased around $500 in bulletproof products and will definitely continue with non – coffee BP products in the future so I feel like that gives me license to ask a few mildly obnoxious questions.
    You out there Dave:)

  • Lee

    Made my first cup just now using Suma organic Honduras beans that I picked up on Amazon UK for < £15 inc. shipping (for 1kg), MCT Gold (£13.99/Amazon) and Kerrygold from a local Tesco… smashed the beans in a blender and brewed using my espresso maker… Result: DELICIOUS! Let's see what happens…

  • jamor

    Any comments about how such a high fat intake would be managed/digested by someone who has had their gall bladder removed?

  • Kosei Gracie

    Bought some Bullet Proof coffee and tried it for a week and I LOVE IT ! it keeps me satisfied for 6 to 8 hours.

    Question: How is this good for your brain and cholesterol levels, I’m trying to get info so that I and share with my friends and get them on this as well. I know they will ask.

  • Lish Deel Roy

    Is the brain octane or mct required? Is there something that can go in it’s place?

  • MK

    Really interested in this coffee! Although for me I am lactose intolerant, do you have a replacement for the butter?

  • BaileyBop

    Can I use my “Peets” coffee to make this?

  • dawl

    I am trying to let go of coffee after being diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue. Does anyone have experience with this and bulletproof coffee? I would love if I could still have some.

  • Yezdid

    I love how being a “hacker” of everything and anything is the new online degree these days. And the masses seem to flock to this sort of thing. Sample size N=1. Meanwhile there are struggling scientists and graduate students making meager salaries to publish peer reviewed literature only to be heard by a few other scientists. Coffee, buttered toast and puzzles. You can’t lubricate an engine that isn’t there!

  • CRums

    I am unable to eat, dairy, soy, whey. I use earth balance soy free, dairy free butter. Is this okay to use in my coffee as an acceptable fat?

  • dharmse

    Just tried Bulletproof Coffee a couple of days ago and I’m hooked. I started with 1tsp. organic ghee and 1tsp Dr. Bronner’s Magic All-One Fair Trade & Organic Fresh-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil–delicious. The coconut oil is the Mild Delicate Flavor. It was indeed mild and I loved it. Mixed it up using my Ninja Kitchen System and it really was like drinking a fancy latte. Can’t wait for my MCT oil to come and see how that tastes. Thanks Bulletproof Executive for a great beverage.

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      MCT oil does not have any taste of its own. At least, not to me. It does, however, disperse any oil-soluble flavors (e.g. chocolate) that you add to the drink. So does butter and coconut oil, but the MCT gets into the bloodstream (as ketones) more quickly.

      • dharmse

        Got my MCT oil yesterday and tried my first cup this morning. I noticed two things: first, you’re right that it has no taste, so it’ll be great for salad dressings; and second, it seems to create a bit more foam than the coconut oil. I do, however, really like the subtle taste of the coconut oil, so I put a little of that in with the ghee and MCT oil for the second cup. One question: I’s drinking two cups of coffee each morning and putting a heaping tsp. each of the ghee and MCT, plus I added about a half tsp of CO. Not having any adverse (intestinal) reactions and I’ve had been having the 2tsp of the fat in my coffee for about six days. How much ghee and MCT oil do I have to consume to do the most for my diet, both for fat reduction and overall health. And thanks for the great blog. I enjoy your balance approach to this lifestyle.

      • dharmse

        Oops, I meant I like the Bulletproof Executive’s blog. (I don’t know if you have one.)

  • Finally adding the MCT oil in today… I can’t wait to see how I feel. Incorporating grass fed butter into my coffee was already insanely good so I’m curious to see the final end result with the MCT oil! Thank you Dave for sharing this with the world :)

  • Jeronimo

    Is there any negative effect if you make it with regular coffee from the supermarket?

  • R S

    Um , honestly I would never buy a product inspired from Himalyas and tibet..and india..because I live there and these things that you’ve combined in your bulletproof whatever’s are actually a normal part of my diet. We eat far better than you’re processed food..therefore we do not get those strange diseases that you people do..and we as it is live long healthier lives. So i’ll tell you the trick, bulletproof yourself with fruits, natural raw vegetables, milk dairy products, yoga, clean positive thoughts..trust me you do not need to bulletproof yourself from any of these processed things which are made out of the above list.

    • R S

      Oh and cut the non veg. That’s something you don’t need. Plant based diet has everything you need, and more.

  • Deanna

    I’m allergic to dairy. Anybody have a dairy free version (maybe coconut oil)?

  • Aerogenous

    I think anyone using this should make sure they are active people, getting cardio and having their cholesterol checked regularly!

  • Ron Tillery

    Any one know what stores hold this coffee?

  • Yogi Troy

    Can’t wait to try but will just use coconut oil, unrefined and organic for that tropical taste. Why does a French Press make coffee tasty?

  • skibunny92

    Hi, I just wondered, I’m lactose intolerant, what can I substitute the butter with but still gain the same healthy fat benefits? would just upping the coconut oil be ok?

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Ghee might work for you. However, the butter solids (which include a small amount of lactose) are the part that makes the frothy oil and water (coffee) emulsion stay emulsified long enough to drink it. A little coconut milk might do the trick, and about a half-teaspoon of glycerin will help.

  • Autumn Lucas

    This recipe saved my life…I have been heart broken not having my morning coffee with half-half…now I need never go back.

  • David

    Hello! I understand that Butter is NOT a Paleo ingredient … for a Paleo Lifestyle is there another ingredient that would provide the same results? Thanks.

  • Jaybirdx

    My problem is I cannot take caffeine. 1. I have a heart condition and it affects that 2. Caffeine per se makes my head ache regardless of quality of coffee and always has. But I love coffee and tea is far too acidic for me. Is there an answer?

  • Betsy Milford

    I’m confused about the sentence “All the benefits of healthy milk fat with none of the damaging denatured casein proteins found in cream. ”

    Butter is just whipped cream, so when did we lose the proteins? Did you mean milk? Does the process of whipping the cream change the composition?

    • Maria R

      Butter is not just “whipped cream”. Cream is churned or agitated until the fat molecules stick together and let go of the buttermilk – an acidic, slightly fermented liquid (not the cultured stuff you buy by the quart). So YES CHURNING the cream does change the composition.

  • TKC

    This sounds great, but I’m allergic to cow and goat milk. Can I use coconut milk?

  • John Tomlinson

    Anyone tried this with swiss water decaf coffee or is the caffeine an integral part of this?

  • Vonnie

    Why is your coffee not organic?

  • Kari Harvey

    Ok, does Bulletproof coffee all ready come ground or is it only in whole beans? I can’t tell from the shop and someone told me it’s in beans and you have to grind it yourself.

  • Mr t

    hahahaha what a load of shit

    • Colin P. Müller

      fu ck your a ss!

  • mhan00 .

    So, I’m assuming I should treat the coffee as a full meal?

  • Anna Noble

    The only truth to this is in the first four letters of the brand name!

  • Made the recipe today! so far so good! I added raw cacao …what is your opinion in adding raw cacao and some banana for sweetness and flavor?

  • Bulletproof is a standard in my morning routine. 2 cups, each with a heaping spoonful of Dutch butter, and 0.25 R-moda… and I’m set.

    I wrote about my experience here: http://corpina.org/coffee-caffeine-morning-shot-wisdom-nootropic/

  • I made the coffee, i drank the coffee…immediately a warm wave of joy rose from my solar plexus to the top of my head. and the most amazing thing to me was the big broad smile that effortlessly formed on my face. wow. i am so grateful to you for what you do. everyday i drink bulletproof coffee i feel i am getting clearer and stronger. thank you, thank you, thank you

  • Adam

    HELP!
    I’ve been doing bulletproof intermittent fasting with 16oz coffee with 3Tbsp butter and 2Tbsp brain octain every morning for 2 months. Some days I’m completely satisfied with no cravings until my 6hr meal window… Other days (like today) I’m STARVING 2-3hr after the coffee. Any thoughts? Should I increase the amount of butter/oil? Or is something else going on? (I’m 34yr old, 270lb ex-powerlifter… 210lb lean mass, if that’s helpful info).

  • chlô3

    Love the idea but,what about those of us sensitive to caffeine? In my case , I am already on a stimulant medication…can the benifits still be seen with decaf???

  • XTC283

    I’ve been a coffee afficionado pretty much my whole life and love drinking coffee so strong it will grow hair behind the eyeballs. While the Bulletproof coffee and its analogues is good stuff, the Bulletproof coffee recipe as described here did nothing for me. It was like drinking oily strong coffee. And my wife hated it…made her nauseous.

    So, caveat emptor.

  • Cindy Brown

    There are many low toxin coffees out there. I make sure mine is not only organic but fair trade. I go to a local roaster who does a fine job…stay away from starbucks as they high temp roast (another reason they have that bitter and “skunky” smell to their coffee.

  • Jules

    This really is delicious. However, I added a 1/2 teaspoon of organic pure vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon organic Ceylon cinnamon– even more delicious!

  • Blake Douglass

    I do this with Salted Kerrygold and I actually really like the taste. Is there anything “bad” about using the salted butter or does Dave just not like the taste?

  • Lori Weaver

    I just got my coffee!!! Love it!!! I was feeling a little sceptical after I ordered it when someone told me it was bitter. I don’t think so. If it’s made exactly the way it says it taste like a creamy delicious cup of coffee, even better! I don’t think I want to ever go back to the regular coffee now. It’s a little more expensive, but you make it last longer. It’s worth it. Plus, I’m 2 weeks in to a weight loss program and this is supposed to help with cravings and more.
    So I’m definitely not a disappointed customer.
    Thanks Mr. Bulletproof man! Lol!

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  • John

    Just a shout out of thanks to Dave. I have been drink BP Coffee every morning and following the diet plan since December 20, 2013. I have lost 15 lbs and just got my lab results from my latest physical. My A1C is down to 6.5 from 7. My total cholesterol is 161 down from 185 and my triglycerides are 127 down from 224! Now, hopefully my wife will calm down since she has been concerned I was killing myself eating all this fat. 😉 BTW, no cardio yet. maybe next week.

  • TH

    I have just come across Bulletproof and am keen to give it a try. Whilst I wait for the Bulletproof products to be ordered/delivered can I use organic coffee beans and coconut oil as alternatives in the coffee?

  • ShahidAziz

    I have grass fed butter but it’s salted. Would that make any difference?

  • Rachel Fleming

    I wonder if eating a tablespoon of bee pollen in the morning will interfere with the effects of intermittent fasting with bulletproof coffee??

  • My Geisha Clarkson

    I usually drink subtle earth organic coffee could anyone tell me if it is good enough to use for bullet proof coffee. Here is a amazon link to see the coffee

    http://splashurl.com/nvfuccy

  • Ro

    Awesome blog. i’m a fan and believer in your protocol, particularly the bulletproof coffee. I came across this study: High Fat Intake Leads to Dopamine Deficiency. Any ideas? Bad science? http://www.sciencemag.org/content/341/6147/800

  • Mem

    Would it be possible to substitute coconut oil for butter? I can’t stand the taste of butter, it makes me gag. Thanks.

  • Connie Bussey

    Does bulletproof tea work as well? I do this with my chai tea but if it’s not beneficial, guess I won’t anymore

  • SKDXUA

    This is definately the best coffee i ever tasted and have been drinking it for the past 3 months. Lately for the past few weeks i have been going to pee every 15 mins after drinking the BPC and realized its from the coffee. So when i stopped for a day everything was normal. What do you think is the problem?

    • Colin P. Müller

      simple. coffee makes ya pee

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  • Rachel Fleming

    Is it true that coffee/caffeine causes vitamins to be ‘leached’ out of certain tissues in your body? Does anyone know to what extent and if it is a cause for concern if you drink caffeine daily?

  • My Geisha Clarkson

    Here is a recipe to try, i hope you guys like it.

    Coconut Mocha Creamer

    Ingredients:
    1 13.66-oz can coconut milk
    2/3 cup cocoa powder
    sugar substitute to equal sweetness of 1/2 cup of sugar ( i use xylitol)
    1 Tbsp vanilla

    Instructions:
    Combine the coconut milk, cocoa powder and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat
    and whisk to combine. Bring to a SLIGHT simmer, whisking constantly,
    until throughly combined – about 3-4 minutes, stir in sweetner. Let cool
    completely. Add 1-2 tbsp to your prepared bullet proof coffee or add it to the blender with your coffee, mct and butter. Can be kept refrigerated for 2 weeks.

    Cant remember where i got it but i used a similar recipe that actually had regular sugar in it before bullet proof coffee and i really enjoyed it. I know that coconut milk is allowed on the bullet proof diet so i hope my recipe meets all the requirements.

  • awhellno

    i think this recipe only works for white people or something. 2 tablespoons of butter gave me a pounding headache.

    • Amanda

      Hmmm, I don’t think the locals on Mt. Everest qualify as “white”. You did read the article, didn’t you?

  • Aladin

    upgraded coffee is pricey. can i drink green tea or arabica coffee instead would the effect be positive or negative on the long term ?

    • Joonyaboy

      Experiment with different brands. I found some organics gave me headaches and some didn’t. Organic and Single origin is a good place to start.

  • RL

    So I’m in eastern Canada and manged to find someone who sells BP coffee which is awesome, however, they claim to also have grass-fed butter made bythe local menonites. My first thought when I saw it was that it was NOT as nice yellow colour like the piece of KerryGold I had left. Should I be weary of this “so called” grass-fed butter? Maybe ghee would be a better option?

    • Amanda

      The relative yellow-ness of butter has to do with the pasture the cows are grazing (local characteristics, time of year, etc.). Left to its own, butter can be a range of shades including nearly white. People have been trained to expect it to be yellow, which is why carotene is often added to achieve the familiar color. So, let your taste buds be your guide, not your eyeballs 😉

  • Shane

    So my chiropractor told me about bulletproof coffee. So I spooled up and bought everything to get going. I must say I am impressed with just the energy I have. I have been free of caffeine for 2 years and also dairy free for the same time. Here is what I have done so far. For coffee I use camano island coffee (various locations, ie..Sumatra, Honduras, brazil,etc.). Kerry gold unsalted butter, brain octane, cacao powder. I wanted to add just a touch of sweetness so I am going to try raw honey. I get everything ready and throw it in my vitamix. I am doing intermittent fasting. I only have the coffee until lunch time. I feel like a new person on this stuff. I was short tempered, not happy, etc….the first day, I wanted to hug everyone I saw, I smiled and laughed and was really happy. Music hightened my senses. I had no feeling of a caffeine crash associatedwith crappy coffees or sodas, etc.

  • entrepreneur333

    Dave,

    I’m using organic grass fed ghee instead of butter: http://www.ancientorganics.com/

    It’s delicious. Have you tried yet?

    • Joonyaboy

      He makes his own brand now.

    • Sunflower

      Trader Joes has delicious Gee

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  • Josh H

    So am I supposed to use this new brain octain stuff instead of the bulletproof mct oil? I know his bulletproof coffee reciple included MCT oil in the past. I just ended up buying all the stuff to make it so do I also need the brain octain stuff now too? Or am I fine still using the MCT oil from Dave?

    • Joonyaboy

      MCT oil is fine. Brain Octane is better.

      • Sunflower

        I am also confused about both oils- I bought the Brain oil and then I received a bottle of the mct in the packed of why smoothies.

        • Joonyaboy

          You may want to contact their customer service and make sure your order is correct.

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  • haithabu

    1 TB each coconut oil, MCT oil and butter in a cup of coffee, then I add half a scoop of chocolate whey powder sweetened with stevia before hand frothing it for extra smoothness and body and a hint of mocha flavour.

    My wife is diabetic so we will try the recipe using chicory in place of coffee so she can get the energy without the spike in blood sugar.

  • Veronica

    If i am allergic to coconuts, what can I use in place of the upgraded brain octane?

  • SEK

    Can you add unsweetened almond milk and stevia to the bulletproof coffee?

    • Joonyaboy

      Stevia yes. Maybe a dash of almond mil, but I wouldn’t.

  • ciaomimi

    Would it significantly reduce the benefit if I replaced the butter in the recipe with grossed half and half or heavy whipping cream?

    • ciaomimi

      Grass fed was autocorrected to grossed. oops!

    • Joonyaboy

      Yes. Try it the right way for awhile before you experiment with other factors

  • Rick Westfall

    This post says bulletproof coffee consists of 1 cup of coffee. The actual bag of upgraded coffee says to use 2 cups of coffee. Which is it?

    • Joonyaboy

      Experiment and see which you prefer. I like to do 12 to 16 ounces

  • D Isaac Pierce

    Hey Dave. Love your info. Truly life changing. Wondering what your thoughts are on cold brew coffee? (ie. letting your grind sit in cold water for 12-24 hours)

  • Frank

    I’m sure your coffee tastes great, but when we start going into detail about what is essentially just a burnt bean, that’s when you need to question your objectiveness on the topic. The claim that coffee prevents cancer is just rubbish. If anything coffee would be a potential carcinogen. I used to drink coffee, and stopped drinking it because it gave me headaches. I also lost weight just from stopping drinking coffee. The only things I drink now are water and milk, and if have never experienced better health. I see coffee as an anti nutrient, it has no nutrition and makes the body work to excrete it.

  • Ron Pereira

    Do you have a video for how to make your K-Cup version coffee bulletproof?

    • Make a cup of coffee. Pour it into a blender and add the fat. “On”. :-)

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  • Kris

    What if you do not like coffee. Is there a tea substitute?

    • Joonyaboy

      Bulletproof Tea, but not as tasty to me

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  • Jeff Holzaepfel

    Could you add grass-fed whole milk to the coffee for a little added protein?

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  • Giving this a try this week.

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  • Has anyone taken bulletproof coffee with any mental/mood enhancing nootropics?

  • Joanne Jones

    Yeh! Just received my 5lb bag of BFC ( took nearly 2wk to get to London!) So, I think I remember reading somewhere that you can freeze beans and it won’t impair the flavour. Is that so , or is that just my imagination? How have I survived 6 months plus without this cup of nectar?!!!

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  • Conor Patrick

    does anybody have any journal references for bulletproof coffee? or any scientific information a all? sounds very interesting & i’d like to find out more! thanks…

    • I’m certain you can find some peer reviewed studies about the nutritional benefits/detriments of coffee and butter independently.

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  • Kurt

    I’m excited every night to fall asleep knowing what I get to have when I wake!!

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  • Sunflower

    Is the whey smoothie a meal substitute or a snack

  • Miguel Coka

    4th day drinking Bullet Proof coffee. The coffee itself is high quality. Smells and tastes great. However blending with 1 Tbs unsalted grass fed butter & 1 Tbs MCT oil is taking some getting used to. I’m blending with about 8oz coffee and the butter taste is a bit much. I blend it for 20 seconds or so. It does come out foamy on top and like a latte. But it’s got this airy empty taste to it. Gotta admit I’d prefer the coffee with organic half & half then with butter. Don’t think I can move up to 2 Tbs of each like they say. I’m really debating dropping the butter all together. I am using Upgraded MCT oil and I can definitely feel it’s affects. It’s very strong (Jittery) so I may use a little less. The Oil itself should be blended as stirring it will make it sit at top of coffee. Now do I feel any different…not really. This may not be for everyone. I would probably enjoy the coffee more without the butter and MCT oil. Just drink it traditional. I find that blending it with butter and MCT oil takes away from the taste of the coffee and over powers the coffee. I much rather taste the coffee in my drink then the butter and MCT. In my opinion I would definitely buy the coffee again but may drop the butter and MCT oil all together.

  • Chrisann Brennan

    For me it is a matter of blending the oils into my already good organic coffee. It may not be perfect but its a beginning. Also, I think that Kerrygold is an inferior butter. There are better European butters at Whole Foods without salt, but whatever—- I wish Dave the very best —this has been a public service to have brought this information forward. He may or may not make money off of this particular venture but his capacity for ingenuity will send him other ideas that will create an income stream.

  • Aaron

    I made my first cup of BPC, and something is off. I think it has to do with how I ground the beans. I made this with my french press, but the coffee just isn’t strong or dark. The first time the coffee was so watery, I re-did it, and used more beans, but it was still weak. The overridding taste is of water. Any suggesstions? These beans are expensive, and I really don’t want to “practice” with them. Thank you.

    • LogicalLady

      You might have your coffee-to-water ratio off, Aaron. Traditionally, the ratio is 2 tbsp per 6oz of water, but if you’re not getting a strong enough brew with that, up it to 3-3.5 tbsp. per 6oz.

      It could also be the grind. If you’re using a French press, you want the coarsest grind your grinder will give you. You could also try letting it steep a bit longer- generally four to six minutes is ideal. I’d say start at six minutes, or even eight depending on how long you let it steep currently.

      • Aaron

        Thank you! I think you’re right about the water ratio. I think I was using only about 1.5 tbsp (no scale, going by sight) of coffee; his stuff is expensive! I reduced the water amount, and that helped, but I think uping the coffee amount is what will be the key.

    • Jim Marshall

      grind the beans more. like powder

  • ytd

    Please help! I really want to try your BPC, but I’m living in a Middle Eastern country right now for work. I don’t have access to your Brain Octane upgraded coffee (although I’m ordering it when I go home in the Summer to bring back with me!). The only “organic” butter I can find in my region is a cultured butter, and then there’s Lurpack (a Dutch brand) unsalted, and I don’t know what they feed the cows! Also, I only have virgin coconut oil. The best coffee I can get it Melitta (a German brand). I know these aren’t optimal but EU brands usually have much higher standards than U.S. brands. Should I even bother to try making the coffee with these ingredients, or would it be pointless?

  • Jen

    I just happened upon this site-had never heard of bulletproof coffee, also just starting to research Atkins type diets. I am a very thin type 2 diabetic- weigh 100lbs. I want to gain-not lose weight-but I like the thought of being able to add lots of fats to my diet and drink the Bulletproof coffee-is it possible to gain weight and still keep by insulin levels in check?

  • Kay

    I would like to get sample of this coffee.Is it possible?

  • Rinish Raj

    did he say butter…or GHEE….omg = us indians use ghee in our food and mixing that with coffee seems like a laughing matter. We do mix it with milk during our prayers….ghee, milk, sugar, blended banana, honey & yoghurt, it is heavenly but never heard of it as super food, it makes u gain weight they say,,,,,,dunno how true that is,

  • Melanie

    hi there ,
    a quick question ?
    I’m “allergic ” to dairy proteins so I suppose I’d be able to mange this with Ghee or butter ?

  • Ginger in Montreal

    Greetings,

    Love your website!

    I have a few questions about Bulletproof coffee for you or the readers of this thread. I quit drinking my daily coffees back in 2009 as I found I had energy to spare, so decided I didn’t really need a
    coffee habit. Since I do indeed love the taste of coffee however, I have a
    coffee treat of a 16 oz. decaf café latté with a heaping tablespoon of organic
    coconut oil and cinnamon (both items for taste, and as I had heard they are
    good for one’s health) upon rising on Saturday and Sunday. So here are my
    questions:

    1) By reading some of the comments below I gather that when one is doing intermittent
    fasting having a Bulletproof coffee does not break the fast. I had always
    thought that any kind of calorie consumption breaks the fast, whether it be
    with carbs, protein or fat. Can someone clarify this for me please?

    2) Is there any reason one couldn’t add organic milk to the mix (thus making a
    Bulletproof café latté)?

    3) Once in a while I have a royal matcha green tea at work with added coconut oil and I
    was wondering if anyone has tried green tea with butter and MCT. I was thinking
    of getting a little handheld milk frother and trying that, but thought I’d ask
    first if others have given it a try yet.

    4) As regular coconut oil is fabulous as a moisturizer for hair and skin I was
    wondering if this product would also be, or even better. As it is supposed to
    be liquid at room temperature it would be much more practical as a face
    moisturizer than coconut oil that needs to be warmed before applying to the
    face. Also, I would think a liquid would be better for putting in ones mouth
    for oil pulling than a glob of coconut oil, which always is a bit nauseating
    for the first few seconds.

    Thanks for any enlightenment you can send my way.

    Best regards,

    • Ken Warren

      I LOVE buttered tea. It’s kind of a unique flavor, not everyone likes it, but it basically operates the same way as the bulletproof coffee. Definitely give it a try. Worst thing is that you waste a single cup of tea. No biggie.

      As for the Latte thing, the only consideration is that milk contains sugar. It kind of defeats the purpose of having a no-sugar ketogenic coffee.

      As for the oil pulling…I don’t know if MCT oil has the same anti-bacterial properties as coconut or olive oil.

      • Ginger in Montreal

        Thank you Ken for taking the time to reply to my questions; much appreciated!

  • NeedBetterCoffee

    Is there an option for people who cannot ingest dairy of any kind? Butter makes me viciously ill and I swore it off years ago. I am specifically looking at Bulletproof coffee as an alternative to traditional coffee because coffee normally wrecks my digestion, gives me heartburn and chronic nausea. But I’m hopelessly addicted and haven’t succeeded in quitting :(

  • Michael

    I tried this for the first time today and damn it’s beyond amazing!!! I used coconut oil and butter in my coffee and I’ve never felt so alert for a very long time. There was no “buzz” feeling like when you’ve had too much coffee, just a feeling of being alive and able to think and concentrate. I had this for breakfast and by 1pm I felt just slightly peckish. Amazing drink.

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  • Carl Francis Tallar

    how do i order his coffee

  • RR

    I like the concept, I am excited to try this but I DON’T DRINK COFFEE!!! Surely there is an alternative to coffee which I cannot stomach, gives me the jitters and contains caffeine… a known addictive substance. HELP!

    • The root of the concept is coffee. If you can’t stomach coffee, this isn’t a concept for you.

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  • Michele Casey

    Well, Ms Finicky here. I’ve tried various coffees that were bitter and/or rough on my digestion. I wanted to buy the Upgraded MCT oil and saw the kit with two bags of coffee. What a Great Price and Purchase! The coffee nor the oil upset my stomach and the taste with Kerrygold butter is AMAZING! I’m a police dispatcher on finals to become a Law enforcement officer. Three days away from the test and I need to be able to study, study study! I’m focused, not jittery and can concentrate. No highs or downs…just a consistent feeling of comfortable productivity. I will be sharing the coffee recipe with my agency bringing my Ninja system in to grind the beans and blend the wonderful drink. Keep up the good work <3

    • Caffeine is the part of coffee that can cause jitters. This is independent of quality of bean, type of roast, and brewing method. These factors can impact on the quantity of caffeine per gram of coffee, but that’s where it ends. All other considerations are completely subjective.

  • Beth

    Is this coffee still acidic? I’m trying to maintain an alkaline diet.

    • You must be joking. An alkaline diet? Is that a thing? Now I’ve heard it all…

      • Prometey Bezkrilov

        It is not a joke. You have to keep your body at 7.4 alkalinity. This is the environment very difficult to survive for things like candida. You obviously don’t get it. There is a mechanism of self-destruction put into every living thing on the planet. This is how you make fermented bread, this is how bodies get decomposed. As trees, people or animals die the pathogens take over and break down proteins and convert back to simple amino acids, in the process releasing carbon which will later become a building block for another leaving creature or plant. You simply don’t get it. If you allow pathogens to take over your body, they will acidify it and create more favourable environment for themselves to live. Your immune system will be working 24-7 fighting pathogens and will not resist the invasion of viruses from outside. This is a typical condition for people overtaken by candida albicans. This is why you can buy pH strips and check or acidity/alkalinity.

        • That’s not how bodies work. Our bodies have evolved a set of checks and balances to maintain ideal homeostasis without eating a bunch of bland and disgusting food that happens to fall within that narrow range.

          BTW, thanks for breaking my world view and teaching me that bodies decay after they die. Who’da thunk it?

  • Jason

    I’m a cappuccino guy. Can I make espresso shots out of bulletproof coffee without destroying them? Also, should I use whole milk?

  • Liam Robichaud

    I found some great organic ghee that claims to be high in Omega 3 & 6, can I use it in place of butter?

  • ceeli

    Made bulletproof coffee with upgraded brain mct oil and unsalted kerrygold and stevia, all exactly according to the preferred recipe. So far… NOTHING out of the ordinary at all. I even fell asleep right after the first time I drank it. I’ve been using it at least a week and just do NOT get that burst of energy or anything remotely resembling what others are saying. It’s a huge waste of money but I’m more pissed off that I’m not getting the killer buzz.

    • I agree. It tastes good with a moderate amount of oil, but everything else is snake oil. This is just health/food fad #1,000,001. Next month, something else will come into the mainstream and all of the people looking for quick solutions will jump all over that as well.

  • larkinvonalt

    Is this satire?

  • VS

    I just started making BulletProof coffee after trying ti at the AutismOne conference.
    I’m searching and working with my holistic practioner to find a way to reverse my metabolism back to 20 yr ago, and lose weight. She muscle tested me for the diet (which I’m already doing Atkins/paleo), the coffe w/butter, and the High Octane Oil, and said it’s all good for me. I especailly have noticed a difference with the High Octane Oil.
    Thanks Dave!

  • Nadia

    Hi Dave,

    I work at an artisan coffee roasting facility in California. I was wondering where your seeds are sourced, and how they’re roasted. I love bulletproof coffee, it’s become the only prepared cup of coffee I’ll drink besides black. Since I’m around freshly roasted, single origin seeds all day, I’m curious to try them using your Bulletproof method. Do you have a recommendation for the ideal process? (Washed vs. Natural vs. Honey.) Or, how about ideal location? (Central America vs. South America vs. Africa and so on.)

    Thank you so much for your time, and giving me the focus and energy I lacked for so long!

  • Gandyjay

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experimented with this recipe but using Almond or Hazlenut Butter?

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  • ravtodot

    This is a bomb of butter. People who consume this beverage need to have their lipid levels checked regularly or they could very well wake up with hyperlipidemia. Fact.

  • Melanie Dawn

    Can you use coffee made with a Bialetti? Stove top method.

  • Monique

    I really loved my bulletproof coffee. I have made it in the past but these coffee beans and the brain octane oil really gave me a ton of energy anyways i got superrrrr nauseous though :( i was really sad about it … any suggestions. I was sorta nauseous the first day and I only did 1tbsp of brain octane 1 tbsp of grassed butter and 8oz of coffee…..should i tone down the oil? anyone else feel this side effect?

  • Domenic

    So the site is inconsistent with 1 cup vs 2 cups. It varies from page to page. Any insight here? I am using the cartridges and going with 2 pods, 2 tbsp MCT Oil, 2 tbsp of ghee, and a scoop of protein powder. Comes out like a mocha, its amazingly delicious but I wonder if its too much coffee at those counts…

  • Twistedparrots

    Hi I did my first coffee today late morning. I had to go get some ghee. I liked it. I was sure I wouldn’t I have a question. Are you do do this first thing in the morning. I have coffee as soon as I get up. I drink lots of water first then coffee. So is it a benefit to drink it as your first cup of e day
    My goodness the energy I felt on that first cup was amazing. But did feel a little queasy I was only able to drink half.
    Any feed back. Tips suggestion are welcome

  • JC

    Hello, I am interested in this coffee im like Dave.Been drinking coffee since i was younger, Do you have some samples and links as WHERE i can purchase the ingredients that i need

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Sure: The BPC kit at http://h2ha.com/bpckit has the coffee beans and MCT. You will need to add butter (I also add a bit of coconut milk). Try to find Kerrygold unsalted at your grocery store, or if they don’t have that, try finding organic grassfed butter. If you can’t find organic grassfed butter, you may have to settle for “organic” butter. Unfortunately, “organic” doesn’t mean much except that it might be slightly better than the non-organic butter. Maybe.

      You will also need a coffee grinder (burr grinder is best) and a French press. In a pinch, you can use a blender as a grinder, but the consistency of the grind won’t be very good. A French press can usually be found at an outlet store for <$10.

  • Kelley Ann

    Was keeping Kerry butter in business and enjoying this every morning for months. Just found out Im allergic to dairy!! :((( Any suggestions?

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Yes. Ghee. You can make your own by melting the butter in a double-saucepan and decanting the oil off of the solids. You can also buy ghee at just about any Indian grocery (there are several ethnic Indian grocery stores in my area).

      I also use a bit of coconut milk from time to time. I like the taste, but it doesn’t do quite as good a job at keeping the oil/water mixture in suspension. For that, I found that a bit of glycerin helps.

  • Juniper

    I understand that this addition of butter to coffee is a great source of “food” for the brain. Universities have proven its positive cognitive effects ( I believe research has come out of Oklahoma University) My question and focus is still on how coffee effects the adrenal glands. More and more Americans are experiencing adrenal fatigue largely due to our over consumption of stimulants and fast paced life styles. ONE cup of coffee A DAY over years still seems too much even if your “feeding your brain” by putting butter and coconut oil in it. The truth to me is that moderate coffee use in the “bulletproof” form is a beneficial addition to the diet and lets not forget that we can still get healthy fats in the diet by cooking with these healthy fats or adding them to green smoothies etc. So has any research been conducted on how this formula effects the adrenals and if its any different from regular coffee …… ?

  • Charles

    I’m a rookie here having just finished the coffee in my starter kit. I absolutely LOVE Bulletproof Coffee, but I can’t decide if I should order more MCT oil or switch to the Brain Octane oil. Suggestions, pluses and minuses of each, please. Thanks

  • Leanne

    If you suffer from anxiety should you avoid this?

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  • Ethnic Food

    I love coffee. Its immensely delectable. Thanks for post

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  • MJ

    What if you don’t drink coffee? Can you use tea and get the same results?

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  • Laura

    Hi! I began drinking bulletproof coffee some days ago and it’s amazing the energy levels that gives you!! I’m not hungry since it’s late afternoon! I’m following paleo since March and feeling great, I suffered for years of seasonal allergy and couldn’t eat a lot of fruit/veggies, now it’s all gone! But I’d like to lose my last five kilos..is there anyone on birth control pill Yaz that began following the bulletproof intermittent fasting?
    Kisses from Italy

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  • Buddy Natty

    Flash the hash! Yea.

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  • Danielle

    I am allergic to cow’s milk so I can’t use grass-fed butter, and it’s become nearly impossible to find goat butter in the US. Any suggestions for substitutes, or should I just add the other ingredients and skip the butter step?

    • Silvia Squirre

      You can buy grass fed ghee on Amazon – it has none of the milk proteins.

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  • Flossy Flex

    BP coffee for the win. I’ve been doing it for over a year and am not looking back.
    For the sake of informing other people, how many total calories are in the above recipe?

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  • Filipino Store

    Certainly a wonderful post and awesome video.

  • Observer

    Interesting! Drinking coffee topped with spiced butter is a traditional way of coffee drinking among many Ethiopian communities in Africa. No wander people like this thing. Now I understand!

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  • guy

    is it possible to replace the butter with the Bulletproof chocolate cocoa I bought?

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  • Janete Bellini Magnaguagno Var

    where can I purchase the coffee in the Los Angeles area ?????

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      Probably can’t. I get mine by mail order: http://h2ha.com/bpckit for the kit with MCT oil included, or if you get your own MCT oil, you can get just the beans at http://h2ha.com/upgradedcoffee5lb

      I get them 5 lbs at a time, repackage them into freezer ziplock bags, and store them in the freezer until I’m ready to grind them. Be sure to let them warm to room temperature before grinding!

      • Janete Bellini Magnaguagno Var

        thanks Howard, i did order it on line but it takes week long to get to me … i found out that Erewhon (Beverly & Fairfax) sales it and i just got the stuff from them this afternoon … now, let’s try this thing …

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  • druggie

    talk about an addiction to coffee… if someone made a video like this about other drugs ppl would hate on so much…

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  • gthgrl

    Can someone tell me the nutritional value of a Bulletproof® coffee made with 1 cup of the coffee, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of MCT. I am getting a lot of different values from my normal calculators. Thank you!

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  • Carrie M Wolf DC

    Hello, I’m new, sorry for probably asking a redundant question but…
    Any suggestions for non-coffee drinkers?

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  • Ashley

    I’m wondering how much coffee is too much coffee. Since I love this stuff so much, around 4:30 am I prepare about 36 oz. for the day. I use between 6-7 tbsp of ground coffee and usually 6 tbsp of the grass-fed butter Sometimes I use 6 tbsp of the Brain Octain Oil, some days I only use 3 tbsp. Is that too much for one day? I try to wait and eat around lunch time.. Please advise.

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  • TheoDusko

    I’m curious how this would work with actual yak butter? I live in China and have easy access to yak butter where I live. If I substitute the grass-fed cow butter for some super rich grass-fed yak butter, would I still have to add the MCT oil? Or would the triglycerides from the yak butter offset the need?

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  • I just use a metal go cup, add the butter, coconut oil, and a little stevia. The Organic K-cup heats it all up, then I close the lid tightly and shake vigorously.

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  • Karen

    I have a question. I drink about 8 cups of coffee a day. I add LOTS of Splenda and half and half….so….can you still use the Splenda and half and half? Or, is the coffee sweet? Any suggestions? Thank you.

  • doodlebug

    What coffee grinder do you suggest???

    How many cups of coffee can you drink per day???

  • ABC

    I highly doubt you can copyright the word “bulletproof” any more than you could copyright the word “coffee”.

  • John S

    I Drink coffee all day long. Is this something that you would drink continously, or just for the first cup, and drink the coffee plain back for the rest of the day

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  • Debs

    Hi,
    Would it be possible to make an alternative with tea? I’m not a coffee drinker. Thanks

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  • Jules

    Hello. We are in northern Ontario Canada and have no access at this time to grass fed butter. Would ghee or organic butter be a potential substitute? Or, is there something else that we could use?

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  • Deborah Engle

    THIS IS FOR DAVE!!!
    How much Bulletproof Coffee is too much? I drink very strong South American Coffee from the time I wake-up, until I go to bed at night, as it doesn’t wire me. Can I make all the coffee I drink Bulletproof? I use 3/4 to 1 stick of Grass-Fed butter a day, but haven’t added Brain Octane or Coconut oil, as I’ve been short on funds, but plan to order the Brain Octane at the end of this week! I’d like to know if I’m eating too much Butter??? The rest of my diet consists of Grass-Fed 20gm Isolated Whey Protein Powder made with 1/2 Unsweetened Coconut milk, or Un-Sweetened Almond Milk, and 1/2 Distilled Water/ I drink 3 to 4 of these shakes per day, and add mixed berries or Papaya to 1 shake per day. For Dinner, I have steamed Vegies, or a Salad with a bit of chicken in it. My question is, am I getting too much Butter per day at 3/4 to 1 stick per day??? I was put on Prednisone 0 months ago, and immediately put on 40 LBS!!! I only took it for 10 days, but I’ve tried everything, and the 40LBS just will not budge!!! I’m desperate to get it off…

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  • DB

    We had our first cup this morning and it was delicious. I have an energy/focus lull in the afternoons, can I have a second cup then? Will it affect my sleep? I get up super early and therefore go to bed quite early.

  • andrea

    okay… so if i hate coffee and get jumpy from caffeine… bulletproof matcha?

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  • Fred

    Just wanted to throw this out there…Was annoyed that my water bottle was retaining coffee flavor when I put water in it so I scoured the web for a good glass one. This is actually meant for scientific use I believe but it’s 32 ounces and works great and is only $7 (found it on Amazon of course):
    Vestil Glass Square Graduated Bottle, 32 oz Capacity, Clear

  • Jo

    I love butter, so I will naturally try this as well! How about the inflammation factor though? I always buy grassfed, but even that can be somehow inflammatory.

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  • Melo

    I used Ziggy Marley’s lemon-ginger cold-pressed “coco’mon” coconut oil. (I’m not any kind of paid product endorser). It gave this coffee recipe an amazingly complex flavor palette.

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  • Sheri

    How can you justify the shipping cost. Would love to order but you pay double the price of coffee. I know it doesn’t cost that much to send.Sheri

  • Julia

    Am I the only person who gets very nauseated after this stuff? I have tried sipping slowly, starting with smaller quantities of butter and MCT oil, but the end result after a few days is hanging over some container vomiting oil. What else can I try?

  • Beanblossom

    Any alternatives if you’re allergic to coconut?

  • Mixing coffee with cannabis has gotten really popular in WA & CO. There are some amazing combinations brewing. Strain selection of cannabis is important for effect, just like getting the right kind of butter here.

  • Egret

    I’m thinking of trying this. Would it work the same way in place of lunch instead of bfst, or would you be too wired to get to sleep at night? I like my current breakfast and the energy it gives me to work out afterward (regular coffee w/cream, oatmeal pancake, small tomato). I think bulletproof coffee would be a great way to curb my appetite at mid-day so that I only feel like eating one other small meal (dinner).

  • Laura Cunitz

    I’m 3 months into the diet and have never felt better. I want to add collagen protein to my coffee. Can I add it to my morning coffee if I am intermittent fasting or should I wait for my afternoon decaf?

  • Edwin Matias

    My box of bulletproof coffee cartridges arrived fri sept 5th via FedEx..had my first cup and it was everything I could want in a coffee and more,the taste,texture and body were enough to justify my purchase..looking foward on my next purchase of also trying Brain Octane And GabaWave..

  • Andrew

    How do you make bulletproof tea? My wife has an allergy to coffee and is hesitant to try it. Thanks

  • Eva P

    Is there anyone else out there who can’t drink coffee? I’m not sure if I have an allergy or what, but I’ve never been able to get more than two sips down before feeling like I was going to throw up. Can I “bulletproof” my tea or other drink to get similar benefits?

  • BUTTERGIRL

    Dear Dave,
    I see that the last comment here was posted 2 years ago, so I don’t know if they are answered here anymore.

    But – I just started the bulletproof-diet, and I feel that I really believe in the logic of it, and I am excited about diving deeper into it as I take the time to read and understand.

    What I notice right now, in this state (really just started maybe one week ago), is that I CAN’T GET ENOUGH BUTTER!!

    I’m eating butter like a maniac! and I love it!! I can eat it with anything! I put a little less than half a pack of kerrygold in my morning hot-chocolate with collagen etc., and then I .. feel cravings for it, so I even just had it with avocado! just avocado and butter! and I put it in soups etc.

    When will this butter-craving ease you think?

    I feel.. “nooh, you’re eating too much butter, and maybe it causes inflammation without you noticing!” etc.

    How much butter is too much butter??

    Thank you so very much for answering although I’m a late poster, and SUN FOR YOU for doing all of this.

  • chuckabunch

    Keurig machines may be convenient, but they make awful coffee. Way too high of a flow rate, and not enough coffee. Invest in a good drip coffee maker or if lacking the funds get a Melita cone system. If you can afford it one of the new superautomatic machines from DeLonghii, Saeco, Jura or others paired with good Lavazza or Illy beans will give you years of satisfaction. If you must resort to a capsule go with Nespresso, far better than Keurig

  • Garadiablo

    Stupid trend and the people who follow them, you’ve never had this before? , I’ve been doing that since I was 6 yrs old

  • Rocky

    Is it okay to be drinking bulletproof coffee if you have peptic ulcers?

  • Joseph Stolarski

    I wonder if the mycotoxins cause me to get migraines when I drink coffee.

  • kristen

    where do you find unsalted kerrygold?

  • CarolsAngels

    I will be trying BulletProof and I love the idea of teaching your body to burn fat all day long…I have had great results in lowering my Acid Reflux by drinking http://www.carolscoffee.com

  • Matthew

    Was able to find some single-source organic coffee here in Austin, TX at Whole Foods. I plan on trying Dave’s upgraded coffee at some point, but I didn’t want to wait for shipping this week.
    Just tried it for the first time. Feel like I just had a meal. I’m used to skipping breakfast on most days and only having my vitamins in the mornings and not eating until about 1 pm.
    Went down smooth, but I feel super full.
    I used 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 1.5 tbsp of kerrygold. Didn’t want to wake my room mates, so I just used a whisk and it worked well.
    Maybe I should have started slower with the butter?

  • Renee

    Wow, some of you need to lighten up.
    Anyhoo, I have a simple straight forward question, which is not meant to start a giant shit storm of arguing.
    Here it is: Is there any reason, i.e. taste or quality, that I cannot use my coffee maker to brew the coffee and not use a French press? I use the bullet proof coffee, the brain octane oil, grass fed butter, filtered water, everything as recommended, I would just rather use my coffee maker as I find it less time consuming and messy. Would this be okay, and if not why?
    Thank you for your time.

  • WildMsSara

    Why not spring water?

  • Angelique

    So service is almost as important as the product. Apparently logistics isn’t a strong suit. I paid $16 bucks for two day shipping and the mailing confirm I receive says est delivery 10/23 (ordered 10/11??) REALLY!

  • Angelique

    I was quick to fuss so only fair I be quick to praise! Thanks Ben Prasser for your super quick response. Excellent client service. Appreciate your assistance!

  • Marie

    It’s delicious! I made an espresso, which is more how we drink our coffee here in New Zealand (rather than filter coffee), and added my coconut oil and the “grass fed butter” which, in NZ we call, um…”butter” (I know we’re lucky that it’s all grass fed here) and whizzed it all in my blender. My only worry was about putting the hot liquid in the plastic blender. I’m thinking that can’t be good.

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  • Dawn Genie

    What would you recommend as an alternative to coffee if you don’t drink coffee or tea? I only drink herbal teas. Thanks!

  • Dreambigdeb

    Are you saying kerrygold is a bad choice? We have a farm within a mile of us that sells fantastic raw milk, unfortunately they cannot make & sell grass fed butter in the USA (stupid fda regs) so it’s difficult to find grass fed butter. What brand do you suggest?

  • krily

    Today was my first also. It was chilly here when I first got up and this was my projected time of year to start this. I wanted to replace my cold, whey/superfood smoothie made with a water base, to the same made with a bullet proof coffee base. My OK smoothie was very good this morning. So this is a keeper method to get my smoothie into me for my warehouse job. I don’t entertain the idea of this being wrong food combining. I am just doing it. I cooled the coffee to 110 F so as not to damage any of the superfoods of my smoothie.

  • It would be nice if it was already mixed together for us. I am not a fan of grinding daily so even when I buy the beans, I grind them and keep em in the freezer. So, let me know when they sell this already blended. One quick question though. Will adding milk or cream ruin it?

  • Joeeeey

    coffee itself is a toxin you idiots, its a way for the plant to protect itself from being eaten. It speeds up your heart rate and its also a vaso constrictor.

    • LuppersMom

      I wondered about that…since I hate coffee anyway.

  • Jarl

    Hi, i have problems finding the right coffee, to make my coffee bulletproof.
    I live in Denmark, and we have lots of different places that distribute roasted or green coffee beans.
    Its hard for me to find the cleanest coffee beans, because i live on and island with no local “roasteries”.
    The best thing i can think of is, to buy green ORGANIC coffee beans, from the same farm, and then wash them in fresh water and roast them my self?
    What are your thoughts about this?

  • Guest

    Received this mug as a gift, and thought it was fitting with my Bulletproof coffee! Can y’all guess where this came from? :-)

  • Guest

    I received this mug as a gift and thought it was fitting with my Bulletproof coffe this morning! Can y’all guess where this came from? :-)

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  • Criss

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpO4vZsuo-c

    the same guy in the video 😀

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  • JoAnn Westfall

    As with the comments on the Diet page, NONE of these posts have been answered by anyone from this company. Why is that? I think this is a bunch of b.s. Buyer Beware!! First of all, $18.95 for less than a pound of coffee is ridiculous, I don’t care where those beans were grown. They aren’t magic. Or infused with gold — and at that price they should be! Second, that high-octane coconut oil is PROCESSED. Over-processed anything is very seldom a good thing. Third (and most important to me), is that some customers have complained of feeling sick while following this protocol and NO ONE FROM THIS COMPANY HAS ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. At the very least, this is poor customer service. At the most, Dave is little better than the snakeoil salesmen of the past. I simply cannot justify feeding the greed of companies such as this one.

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  • mumucoco44

    Ive been trying BP coffee for 5 days now. The coffee tastes so so so sour. How can I eliminate it? after drinking I have heart burns and burp to sour taste a lots. I use Bain octain oil and upgraded ground coffee. plz help

  • lizzy benjamin

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  • Primal Me

    Is it me or everyone feels confident after BulletProof coffee? It’s been changing me like how you upgrade milk to yoghurt by putting a little culture in it. There is something amazing about upgraded beans because BulleetProof coffee feels a little different with regular coffee and doesn’t give the same buzz.

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  • Cheryl

    My daughter and I have allergies to dairy products. Are there any sustitutes for the butter? Thanks

  • I made myself like that. I mean honestly tasted but of what he does for a form . http://www.decoreart.pl

  • Sterre van Wierst

    Where is your scientififc proof Mr. Asprey??? Bulletproof coffee sounds like the biggest load of bullshit I’ve ever heard! Obviously higher quality products are better but your ‘bulletproof’ formula sounds insane. Call me when you’ve won a Nobel Prize for physiology….

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  • James

    Hi Dave, would you please add all the scientific studies you referenced for this article so we can validate before we consume? Thank you.

  • James

    I’m a dairy scientist and I’ve never heard of “denatured casein” outside of a lab context. I have no idea how these would get denatured in processing of cream or why casein structure would differ with different feed. Butter is made from cream, why would the protein structure differ? If anything, butter would have more denatured proteins, not less. Also, feed tends to only affect the fat composition, not the protein structure. As long as a cow is getting enough protein in its diet the structure of the proteins it produces in milk shouldn’t change. Caseins are special because they don’t denature even after being pasteurized or beat up in a pump during processing. Moreover, I have no clue why denatured proteins would somehow be a bad thing. This claim seems very misinformed.

  • JT

    I have been drinking bulletproof coffee for a few months now (really enjoying it every monring) using Kerrygold Grass-fed butter and/or Ghee. I have been having breakouts on my skin (red patches) since drinking bulletproof coffee. I might be allergic to dairy. I’m wondering if there is a non-dairy alternative that I can use instead of grass-fed butter/ghee?

  • Meredith

    Bulletproof Tea? I am 6 months pregnant so I can’t have green tea and I also have suffered from chronic headaches and migraines for as long as I can remember. The only thing that has helped with the headaches is to eliminate caffeine. I mostly drink peppermint tea or rooibos since those are safe during pregnancy. Thoughts?

    • LuppersMom

      I’d avoid the caffeine and follow the parts of the diet that are obviously in your and the baby’s best interest: grass-fed meat, healthy vegetables, low-glycemic fruit. Just my opinion.

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  • Martin Fano

    Those of you who have the Keurig coffee machines need to know on most models you can not properly clean the water tank…and lots of nasties can grown in this moist warm environment..so regardless of what coffee you are drinking…Bulletproof or not…your machine may be a health hazard….
    As far as Bulletproof coffee goes I can see the yak milk being ok…but what the hell is the “Brain Octane”? what is in this stuff?..is it safe?..plus the Yak milk would have been a RAW product…once you Pasturize Milk you kill off most of the good stuff in it….So unless you can get Raw Yaks milk in the USA it will be hard to replicate this. Also , most of us do not live at 18000 ft…so will not have a similar experience with this brew as the author did.

  • Miss Molly

    I am an overweight (205), female, type 2 diabetic who just found bulletproof coffee. I had my first cup today and have eaten bulletproof all day. I was feeling GREAT after the coffee by then I hit a loooow blood sugar. My head is “wonky” and my sugar plummeted to 62 (which is very low for me since I tend to run high all the time). But my highest BS today was only 120…GREAT! Will my body adjust to the lack of sugar and crap in my diet and level out? How long should this take? And NO I have not contacted my doctor who would just tell me to STOP this craziness and eat what they told me to eat at my diabetic training sessions. What a joke and waste of time THAT was….”here have ANOTHER sugar-free cookie”. OMG

  • Suzie d

    Love bullet proof coffee. Does it matter if the coffee is decaf if it is the upgraded bulletproof coffee? Also what is the difference between Brain Octane and XCT oil?

  • LunaKiss

    Is Bulletproof Coffee available in Europe?

  • DButter

    I have been adding about a half teaspoon of glycine powder as a sweetener for my bulletproof coffee. I’m wondering if this amino acid will stimulate an insulin release?

  • Laura Mac

    So what happens if I can’t stand the smell/taste of coffee? Besides the fact you will all say/think I’m weird (I’m used to it), I’m still looking for a morning solution. I drink a lot of green tea but after speaking with 2 different dentist now about the stain it’s leaving on my teeth, I’m looking for yet another solution.

    • LuppersMom

      I posted the same question. Coffee smells hideous. I adore tea: Yorkshire (black) tea, Oolong, and sometimes green. Have not heard back yet.

  • coach freeman

    How can you tell which coffee has the least toxins? Have you ever tested Peete’s coffee?

  • Moonbean

    Can these beans be used in espresso machines?

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  • peter

    What a joke!!! “Just like a latte” give me a break. One of the most misleading gimmicks I have ever seen. Just sad!

  • To

    I have one question.does the brewing method matter? I like to use an espresso machine and make a long coffee.

  • kate

    Can you drink bullet proof tea instead? Is the cacao tea listed on the website green tea or black tea?

  • Rita

    Are you aware that Kerrygold uses corn and soy based supplement feed? Below is a quote from Kerrygold USA website’s FAQ section.

    Supplementary feeds are important for the health of the animals. Some of these will contain soy and corn. At present, the Irish Dairy Board cannot guarantee that grain supplements used by farmers will all be GM free.

    Please explain the reason you continue to endorse this product in spite of this.

  • kelsey

    I doubt that this stuff works. The yak butter tea is a whole different concept. And it works for a different culture of people who live on the highest plateau of the world. The harsh weather and the amount of activity needed for the human body at those altitudes and temperatures would burn off that fat pretty easily. I fail to see how the whole butter tea concept is transferrable to coffee for people from other areas of the world, especially in areas of the world where people are on a high saturated fat diet consistently. This is some neo-crap that white people pick up from their travels and try to bring them home.

  • peaknik

    Good to see that ketogenic diets are getting more recognition. There are great health benefits with this as well. I can’t believe they gotaway for over 40 years with promoting the food pyramid with heart disease promoting grains and root fruits.

  • marley

    what about just organic columbian coffee? is that ok?

    • Logic

      Yes.

  • OurJuliet

    I know this is blasphemous to some, but I despise the taste of coffee. I wonder if this same concept of adding the oil and the butter would work in hot cocoa for the same benefits?

    • Logic

      Very doubtful. Hot chocolate is loaded with sugar and other crap. Coffee isn’t.

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  • Mellew

    Could you use Coconut butter instead and get better results?

  • Guest

    Just make sure your coffee is “Organic.” Coffee growers use heavy amounts of pesticides, and the residual amout remaining in the beans can be cumulative. Pesticides are carcinogenic.

  • pepe

    it looks like a scam

  • How did Dave boost his IQ by 20 points ?

  • I just had this incredible idea for what I am going to call Bulletproof Hot Chocolate ( I have not made yet ).
    Ingredients:
    1 cup of coconut milk ( unsweetened )
    1 serving of cocoa powder ( raw, unrefined, and unsweetened ) according to amount used in regular choc. milk.
    1 tbls coconut oil or Brain Octane
    1 tbls butter ( Kerry Gold or other organic, unsalted butter )
    1 teaspoon cream of coconut for sweetness
    Optional for added health boost:( 1 tbls Goji berries) you will have to put drink ( if made on the stove) in a high speed blender with the berries to blend them up until liquified.

  • Jen

    How do I determine if I should buy the Brain Octaine oil or the XTC oil?

  • Susan

    I’m keeping my coffee beans and ground coffee (in a vacuum container) in my freezer. Is that ok? Or is there a danger of moisture harming the beans or ground coffee?

  • Dawn

    I use the bulletproof pods, and the MCT oil, & kerrygold butter. But I was just asked by a friend to use heavy whipping cream. I disagreed but she insisted she was correct. I have not had time to reread the BP diet book. Any thoughts would be welcomed!

  • Blair Braverman

    confused if i should paper filters or metal…some research suggesting cafestrol (blocked by paper filter) raises bad cholesterol dramatically..bulletproof diet book says metal but curious if Dave acounted for the cholesterol warning re: cafestrol

  • AImp

    David, the first morning tried BP coffee I felt the difference. 100% focused and locked in!!! I have not been able to replicate the effect since and I have been drinking BP coffee now for two weeks. Could I be doing something wrong or was it just the first day that I achieved a higher degree of BP? Did I get used to it? Looking for suggestions if anyone has any. I have not changed ingredients.

  • Rose

    I can’t afford organic/high end coffee! Will this still work with low grade coffee? Also, I need to add some kind of sweetner because it tastes bitter to me. I either use sweet n low or splenda! Is this OK?

  • David

    Dave – what are your thoughts on claims that bulletproof coffee elevates bad cholesterol, such as http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AACE/45810

    I have higher cholesterol levels than the norm so just want to make sure I’m not making a bad move…

    Thanks
    David

  • Kim

    Does it matter if I use a blender versus less powerful battery powered hand mixer?

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  • marciferous

    I realize this is an ancient post (in internet years), but I was only just introduced to the whole Bulletproof concept. Super-eager to try it, but… I am allergic to milk. Any non-dairy subs for the butter that won’t sabotage my efforts?

  • Joel

    I’m not a coffee drinker, never liked the taste, how can one make this with good Chinese
    black tea??

  • tripdeuce

    I recently bought an Aeropress, touted and used by some well-reputable baristas and roasters in Kuala Lumpur. It’s made from BPA free, non-toxic no Bisphenol-A no phthalates plastic, just curious if this would be bulletproof approved in comparison to a metal french press. After trying two cups from two different coffee shops I was sold! It’s faster than a french press makes really smooth, tasty coffee. Anyone else use this? And most importantly does it fit into the bulletproof lifestyle?

  • Natalie

    I was just wondering if Prasad Aqyurveda Organic ghee would be a good choice to use in the coffee? I checked out their website and it said that cows are not given GM feed, are raised in humane living conditions and are primarily fed grass, hay, fodder, or silage.

    Thanks:)

  • GB

    Is there any reason not to use grass fed organic Ghee instead of butter to avoid casein and lactose?

    • Marci

      Since no one seems to actually respond to questions on this thing, I’ll pitch in — I’m allergic to milk, so my best option seems to be ghee. Ghee still bothers me, but not quite as much as full-on butter. I’ve not had any other suggestions from anyone as to another non-dairy alternative to try. :(

      • GB

        Thank you Marci. I just tried it and it tastes great. My concern was that when using butter you get proteins from casein but ghee is missing that protein. What I did this morning was to add a Tablespoon of Collagen protein which I just received from Bulletproof but have never had before.

  • nanais

    In India, Coffee is always had with unpasteurised cow’s milk which is boiled and mixed with fresh grounded coffee. Fats in milk are the same in butter/ghee. Follow the easiest and tastiest way.

  • sybilgooch

    Maybe I should not comment as I haven’t and probably won’t try this coffee. I am 71 years old and drink coffee all day. I like my coffee black, 50% caffeinated, and fairly hot. This coffee sounds oily and like it would be cool when you drink it. I don’t like to bother grinding coffee beans but do so for my finicky daughter. I tried high quality coconut oil in my coffee and while I couldn’t taste it, it didn’t seem to make any difference in my energy level. I am fairly healthy, give blood a couple of times a year, exercise, etc.

  • Nicole Rigs

    Holy mental clarity and calm focused energy Batman! This is the desired result I’ve been searching for, experimenting with other supplements, enhancers & nootropics. Alas I have not liked any of the results – until now! I believe you have cracked the code! Dave Asprey, you are officially my new God and your coffee my new Religion (too far? I think not!). Thank-you for dedicating yourself to making this incredible formula, I feel ready to take on the world! – Here is what I’m using: the Bulletproof coffee with Brain Octane & grass fed butter combined with the Choline Force.

  • Lila

    Please let’s try to buy RSPO certified coconut oil — the baby orangutans will thank you for it.

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  • Tracy

    Help! I got introduced to BPC months ago. I started with 1 tbsp coconut oil and Kelly gold butter. I loved it, felt great, had great engery, and it curbed my hunger all morning. I’d have a progenex recovery shake around 10:30 after my workout. I wouldn’t need to eat lunch till 2pm. I felt bulletproof.

    Now that I have started the bulletproof intermittent fasting and using MCT oil (1 tbsp Per cup and usually have 2 cups in the am) I’m starving, light headed and exhausted. I am also experiencing the “too much caffeine” jitters. What’s going on? I am a 40 year old female with only 10-15 lbs to lose and do crossfit workouts everyday. I just ordered your collagen protien to add to my BPC. Will it help?

    Also can I still have my progenex recovery shake at 10:30am while doing the 2 week the intermittent fasting.

    Thank you!
    I am not feeling bulletproof.
    I hate the way I feel and I know it’s not right.

  • rebecca huff

    why is salt bad? I tried and it tasted fine. Salted butter is tasty 😉

  • Marilyn

    Would someone please answer this for me? I use a copper Turkish coffee pot(on the stove) to make my coffee and then add the MCT oil & grass-fed butter for Bulletproof Coffee. Is this an acceptable brewing method?

  • randumgrly

    i have a patient who wants to purchase however, regular coffees give her diarrhea. Is there anybody who has purchased bulletproof and not experience diarrhea, but has with other coffees? On another note, I had a patient who has experienced really bad high blood pressure with other coffees, but doing great w/o any side effects on bulletproof.

    • randumgrly

      I have a new patient who is lactose intolerant. Will the coffee help with weight loss without the use of butter.

  • Sandy Rogers

    Before I consider this, well further, is there any place I can get information on how the single estate affects the locals? Are people at every level of the organization, even with the growing and harvesting, paid living wages and treated humanely, and is the use of the land for a cash crop appropriately offset. Yes, I’m asking, essentially, whether this is fair trade, though I’m less interested in some random fair trade certification and more interested in seeing the numbers and evidence for good sustainability practices at every level for myself.

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  • ELP

    Can I use a homemade americano (espresso and hot water) instead of drip coffee?

  • Amy

    I honestly am having tons of trouble just comprehending this. For the record, I am the same girl who cut out all carbs-good and bad for the sake of increasing muscle…this seems to good to be true. Also, everyone has a different biochemistry in their body. I can’t eat carrots or apples because I become so BLOATED. There is no perfect diet for everyone; you have to find your own.

    • JDA

      Amy, while the may be find and good…we’re not talking about whether or not Bulletproof works for everyone. Why are you having a hard time understanding? He’s pretty clear about what itt takes.

  • Coffee

    I know it is probably because my blender is not an expensive high powered one, but the pressure tries to blow the top off

  • AO

    I received order #2171951, a 5lb bag of coffee…. What happened to the product?!! The previous bags ordered were good! This bag is dark,oily,and the taste is very acidic/astringent!!

    This indicates that the product is old, was roasted to long, the wall of the bean was compromised, and could possibly be either moldy or going moldy.

    What happened to the product as advertised or marketed?

    • Hi AO- We’ve recently made a change with our roast that may seem different to some of our customers for the current season. The roast is slightly darker, but the idea was to only make a subtle change the roast profile. When the coffee is fresh (and has a higher moisture content) the change in both appearance and taste should only be slight. If however you are not satisfied with the current roast please reach out here https://www.bulletproofexec.com/contact/ and we’d be happy to reimburse you right away. Our coffee will be back to it’s original roast type by the end of January, or early February at the latest.

  • Mike Flores

    I’ve been working at Starbucks for 8+ years. I’m wondering if there’s anything wrong with the single origin Sumatra or Ethiopia we sell?

    Also, the butter that we give away for free with bagels is Kerry Gold.

  • LISA PEMBROOK

    I tried this today and it was awful! The coconut oil made my stomach churn. I used 1 tbsp. coconut oil and 1 tbsp. butter. Did I do something wrong?

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  • Steven Evers

    Toxins, gotta love that word… what are they, what do they come from… now they are in my coffee too?

  • Amber

    I wonder about the effects on the adrenals, with this as an everyday breakfast?! Can you please speak to this aspect of “bio-hacking”, and how stimulants actually deplete our adrenal reserves? Thank you for shedding light on this!

  • Jason

    First off, I’d like to say that the idea is quite unique and awesome. As a barista, I think the concept of your coffee is great. I noticed that in the video that you were mentioning how you have developed a way in which you take away the toxins in the coffee beans. Would this be the process in which you roast the beans? If so, what process do you use? Because it seems to me that you use the infrared roasting technique in roasting the beans to deduct the acidic compounds in the coffee and to bring more of the flavor of the coffee.

  • JaLe

    Could you use a frother such as the Aroma frother X press to blend?

  • Lisa Nicole Szucs

    I’m an ethical vegan; I have great energy from my lifestyle, but I am always open to trying new things to further optimize my productivity (as long as they are cruelty-free). Simply said: Is there a vegan option for the butter?

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  • Jennifer

    What is better; grass fed butter or ghee?

  • Leah

    His coffee is night and day different…

  • Guest

    Is this kosher? I know that there are no kosher grass fed butter but is the coffee or the oil you use kosher?

  • Wil

    I thought i read originally somewhere to use XCT oil, but i just got my order, watched the video, and i see Dave is using Brain octane. Which one is it?

  • XimenadeV

    Hi, I´m from Mexico City and starting the Bulletproof diet, here in mexico is imposible to get the Bulletproof Coffee, WHAT CAN I DO?, I´m changing all my food for healthier and organic one, but I get really down when the Bulletproof coffee is mention on the book and blog as one of the most important parts of the diet. :(

  • Tim

    I am assuming it is ok to drink this everyday?

  • Jody UncleFester Mohler

    Uh, roast your own beans for fresh beans. Once beans are stored over a week, I don’t care how you store them or “process” them, they are STALE!

  • TSellers

    This is what non-dairy creamers always should have been about. I was thinking that non-diary creamer’s are the cheapo (and very non healthy equivalent of this), they use hydrogenated oils, and some sort of chemically produced milk fats in that stuff for the fat component, but I assume the principle is essentially the same thing.

  • Rachel

    Can you make a batch of bulletproof coffee and store it in the fridge for daily consumption or do you need to make it fresh daily?

  • BSD

    Hi all, I have a question. I am completely dairy intolerant, but I did buy the Brain Octane. Any advice for a butter replacement ?

  • mariana

    I am vegan. Does bulletproof coffee work without the butter?

  • Wendiva

    I worry about putting hot coffee into a plastic blender – seems it would add bad chemicals. Any advice?

    • BSD

      I don’t use butter but I have a milk frother that I used today with the oil and I find it works pretty well! Or a hand blender might work…

  • sunshine

    I drink low acid coffee due to problems with acid reflux. Other coffees make me feel very ill. Does Bulletproof coffee have a low acid form?

  • Norma

    is your coffee HOT after blending it w/ all the butter etc? i HAVE to have HOT coffee. I listened to you talk on the healthy gut summit, very very interesting.

  • Christine Provencial Holcomb

    Can you use Tea? if so, what kind, herbal, black maybe yerba matte?

  • Jeff

    how much caffeine is this shit

  • BrightonWahine

    Who has time for all this? Get a bulletproof clue. It’s not normal to want coffee to be an enlightening experience. (In the rest of the country)

  • Amerozzy

    For those with no brain function until the coffee is in the body [like me!], a little trick to help with the 1-2 tablespoons of butter/coconut oil. An iceblock tray! Each section is 1 tbs, so I pre-melt the butter and coconut oil, pour them in, let them harden and just pop in one block of each in the morning. Easy…

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  • HumanWorm

    Down the rabbit-hole…you never know where it’ll take you. So I’m gonna blitz some of my Vietnamese beans tomorrow morning and chuck in some butter. Here in China, the availability of both these commodities is limited so I’ll just use what I have. Looking forward. (Btw, fyi, what you’re calling crema isn’t; other than that great job and thanks).

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  • Tif

    Hi there, if I buy the bulletproof coffee beans from the website, do I still need to add the water and brain octane oil or is it included? Thanks!

  • Bea

    Is there an alternative to the morning coffee? I hate coffee. Thank you.

  • Sherry Leigh

    Can I use decaff

  • Maria

    if I don’t like coconut oil, will I still like the Brain Octane?

  • liquidigloo

    What about those of us who can’t have dairy? Extra coconut oil?

  • Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive learn coffee recipes something like this before. So good to find somebody with some unique ideas on this subject. realy thank you for beginning this up. this website is something that is needed on the net, somebody with somewhat originality. helpful job for bringing something new to the internet

  • Bulletproof® premium-priced specialty coffee reeks of snake oil. I tried it in Thailand and can’t say I noticed any particular impact on my performance. An associate of mine, who is an athlete, drinks it everyday. When I was training for a free diving competition I read a bit about how athletes have a high disposition for superstition. Basically if I drink orange juice in the morning, before a competition, and have a great performance, you can bet I’m going to be drinking orange juice again before the next comp . . . just in case. Why risk it? Maybe it made my blood more alkaline which allows it to hold more oxygen. (Or maybe I just tried really hard to give my best performance because I was . . . in a competition.) Athletes fall into this trap all the time and pretty soon they are listening to the same song, wearing their magic underwear and only making right-turns on their way to the big game.

    Anyway, what goes up must come down and the down site of jacking yourself up on caffeine all the time that may hurt your resourcefulness. It’s kind of scary that legions of corporate workers across entire nation-states are making decisions every day in a caffeine fog. Studies have show how creative thought involve a period of relaxed, defocusing–something which caffeine works against.

    http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/how-caffeine-can-cramp-creativity

    Not to mention addiction to caffeine means you need a cup in the morning just to feel *normal*. It shifts your baseline so that your performance is hampered until to consume it. Maybe not the best sustainable, long-term biohacking one can do. Furthermore, some studies show that taking a 5 minute brisk walk and eating an orange it just as mentally stimulating as drinking a cup of coffee.

  • Lame. You disrespect a food that can heal and build the body (oatmeal) to give people the impression that coffee is a food. Shame on you . go ahead though – ingest a drug all you want – I don’t need anything but the sunshine to get me going in the morning. Foolish people.

    • Regardless -they just built another Tim hortons (3 in town of 10,000 people) among other coffee shops, which NONE offer this nonsense. People will reach for coffee as long as it’s within reach – and it’s obvious fads like this don’t hold up to reality.

  • Barbara Moder Finkelman

    If the 2 1/2 T. are too strong (first cup), would it be better to add water for a bigger drink or less coffee? And will all this change over time? First cup had 1 T. collagen, 1 T. butter, 1 t. Brain Octane + coffee. Thanks all!

  • lita

    I am a diabetic and need to hv my medicine in the morning post breakfast. If I am substituting bullet coffee fr breakfast, can I still hv my medicine? Its a very small dose.

  • deb

    What is the difference between organic fair trade coffee and your coffe? And is your coffee organic?

  • New to Bullet Proof

    So why the Brain Octane over the XCT Oil?

  • Pam Austin

    “Add 1-2 tablespoons grass-fed, unsalted butter or ghee” this is a heart attack in a cup, anyone with high cholesterol should NOT consume this under any circumstances, even Indian restaurants have stopped using ghee and replaced it with a healthier option.

  • Pam Austin

    Butter or ghee, please, this is a recipe for a heart attack in a cup, no matter how delicious it tastes. Most Indian restaurants have stopped using ghee with a much healthier option,

    • Julia Child loved and cooked with butter and lived into her 80’s.

  • michael

    This whole thing is a money grab and a fad to play on people’s desire to lose weight quick without putting in any real work. The fact that all of you geniuses here are using k cups which are horrible for the environment leads me to believe this yahoo may have found his target audience. God bless America.

  • mel

    so which brand of butter or coconut oil do i have to buy?

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  • Sharon

    I am bran new to this and have never had coffee in my 51 yrs of life. What do I need to buy in addition to obvious coffee beans? Seems like coffee grinder, french press. What are good ones? What about this pour over method? What else?

  • bd000580

    Hi there love the smell of coffee but don’t really like the taste could I do this with green tea?

  • You just became one my favourite people. Definitely going to try this.

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  • kathy

    I have a sensitivity to caffeine and can’t drink coffee. Is there an alternative to using coffee?

  • Ann Marie

    I’m extremely sensitive to caffeine – so what would be a good substitute for coffee? Lately I’ve been drinking 2c of beef broth with some coconut milk poured over left over steamed veggies; sometimes I add an egg, sometimes collagen powder. What would make this breakfast concoction bulletproof? (Or other suggestion?)

  • Jennifer Hooper

    I received my Bulletproof package yesterday and made my first cup of coffee this morning. Oh my goodness! This IS the best coffee I’ve ever had. I inadvertently ordered the XCT-Oil instead of the Brain Octain but I used it instead along with Ghee and I blended it with my Nutri-Bullet blender. Delicious!!!

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  • mibtp

    Just tried with French Press and Kerrygold butter, “clean” one-source coffee beans and MTC Oil. Delicious. Don’t even need my usual stevia in the raw.

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  • kay

    Is it safe to do the cold compress where you soak the coffee once its ground and filter thur a woal filter with a tody and use as a concentrate

  • jona

    So butter is basically whipped heavy cream. What if you cannot find grass fed butter….can you use frass fed cream?

    we have grass fed meat but no dairy in our area…at least not yet. only organic.

  • Edward Shearer

    I have a question: I understand the benefits of quality butter (I read Price’s book years ago). I have even tried this coffee (and butter tea both at home and in Nepal) and it is delicious – better then milk and better than adding sugar – and it buffers the ‘jitters’ and gives a more prolonged sustained boost BUT I still feel better when I go coffee free completely. Why all this promotion of caffein? Why are you encouraging a teenage ballet dancer to drink coffee? We all know children do not need caffein and they have abundant energy. Why do adults? Is all this not an excuse to promote and justify your caffeine addiction? (and millions of others’, using ‘upgraded’ coffee or not). There is a lot of research and evidence out there of caffein causing adrenal exhaustion and increased prolonged stress hormones release in the blood. Increased cortisol production caused by caffein reduces DHEA production, the mother of sex hormones, anti-aging and seratonin. Why not take butter and quality oils and fats without the coffee?

  • Delphi Skysong

    Trying this for the first time. I take cream and sugar in my regular coffee, so this needed a little flavor. Cocoa powder did the trick. Yummy!

  • Kurtis

    I became exceedingly tired of cleaning my blender every time I made the Bulletproof coffee recipe, so I got this cool coffee milk frother gadget that mixes up my drink and is extremely easy to clean! I have used it several times and and it works great. Here is the milk frother / coffee mixer link: http://www.amazon.com/Milk-Frother-Electric-Cappuccino-Stencils/dp/B00TE1HV44

    • Solves my problem (see comment above) plus it’s ON SALE for $9.99!! So cool :-)

  • marti66

    Tried the BP coffee and it’s delicious! With so much to read through, could someone give me the short cut answer on how it’s ok to justify the aprox. 300 calories per cup?

  • Selena

    I have adrenal fatigue and shouldn’t really drink coffee…however, I wonder if I drink coffee this way, if it won’t hurt me as much?? Also, is your coffee different as far as being a cross-reactionary to gluten? Thanks!

  • Sarah

    Is it ok if I add agave syrup?

  • blasater

    Dave– How is the Bulletproof Coffee (w and w/o butter) on the gallbladder? Does it trigger gallbladder attacks on people prone to it?

    Thanks!

  • supex

    Hi Dave, followed your recipe, wormed up my blender and my cup and it is smooth, rich and creamy. I only used one tablespoon of grass fed butter for now. I’m going to enjoy it with a good book and try it every morning for a week. I like the part of not using sugar or honey with it. Thanks.

  • Salina

    What is suggested for someone besides grass fed butter that is completely dairy intolerant?

  • Sea to shining Sea

    Get rid of those Keurigs/kcups and go back to percolating your coffee like we use to. The benefit is the water recycles over and over the grounds wicking the oils from the coffee grounds leaving a richer cup of coffee with more antioxidants. I have made my coffee like this for years and wouldn’t go back. Then I use a small hand blender to mix in coconut oil for a rich cup of brain joe.

  • Adella Gonzalez

    Wow, I really want to try making this one day! Can we add sugar?

    • J.D.C.D.

      I saw in one recipe where they use Organic White Cane sugar named Sugar in the Raw. I only use one teaspoon though.

  • Bruce Garrison

    Dave- What do you recommend for a woman who just turned 50 and for whom caffeine exacerbates her hot flashes to an uncomfortable level?

  • roknnagd

    He just wanted from all to take cofee from his

  • Ezgi Becergen

    First attempt at the coffee and I’m addicted.

  • Stephen Robichaud

    Do you have to brew the coffee and then blend the coffee with the butter? If I’m using a French Press, and put the butter in with the coffee and then pour the boiling water over the butter and coffee at the same time, will it have the same impact?

  • Just got a new Blendtec Designer blender (not cheap!) but the instructions say not to put hot liquids in the blender!! When I get to impasses like this I freeze and can’t move forward until I know what to do next. Please advise.

  • Hi! Just started and thought others light like to know too. No need to go the Keurig route. I got a simple Mr. Coffee press that works really well. RInse it out with water afterward and ready to go for the next day. Also feeling great with a very different kind of breakfast. Wow. After 50 years of big breakfasts to start the day this is a new paradigm for me, but I can’t argue with the results. I’m sticking with it.

  • WTF

    Are you actually telling people that two tablespoons of butter in their coffee every morning/or whenever one makes coffee is good for them?

  • Wisdom Thumbs

    Okay, this sounds great, but I’m a farmer by birth and by trade (as much as I hate it) and we have cattle. Those cattle don’t do well when fed only grass. Our rich neighbor has been raising “grass-fed beef” for years, and we can smell it. The smell is from the dead heifers piled up at the corner of his place just south of us. He has great grass and lots of it, all well-watered, and always has. And still he loses more cattle to disease and starvation than anyone else in this part of the country, despite having literally every advantage.

    While I’m sure yaks thrive on grass-only diets, most cattle don’t seem to do so well on it. When you say we need grass-fed butter for this coffee, what exactly do you mean? Does it need to come from cattle that eat only grass, or cattle that mainly eat grass? If the former, what kinds of cows are there in America that eat only grass and are still healthy enough to produce good butter?

  • scaryperryx1050 .

    If my friend and I never saw “Limitless.” I don’t think I would have ever heard about Bulletproof Coffee. First off, I got to thank my friend Mr. John McLeod for introducing me to this type of Coffee. Because I was Addicted to Gevalia Coffee. My Aunt use to always get that type of Coffee. Again Thank you for helping me with Bulletproof Coffee plus, MCT Oil and other Brain Octane Products you have.
    Thank you
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  • Jenna

    Just tried this with a raw, pastured egg added to the blend, as recommended on the MDA website (Mark Sisson)….OMG! I will never go back to eggless coffee!

  • Laurel Zarnosky

    If you don’t drink coffee, can you use a substitute, such as green tea?

    • J.D.C.D.

      Hi

      I’ve done the bulletproof coffee with Chai Matte tea and found it very tasty.

  • Jane

    What is an alternative for the Bulletproof coffee for those of us who are not able to drink coffee?

  • Kerry Whitsett

    Hey there!

    Plain grass-fed butter bulletproof coffee is
    delicious! I was told you should substitute the butter with ghee if you
    think you are having trouble with the butter solids. However, It is
    disgusting. Like drinking melted, greasy butter. Any tips on how to make
    it taste and blend better?

  • Jill

    I don’t drink coffee, never have. I’m wondering how to maximize this diet without the bulletproof coffee. Is there another drink substitute that I can use that will be just as effective?

  • George

    What’s the beat way to store coffee beans?

  • Christina

    what coffee press should I buy…

  • Hari Khalsa

    Heard about this on the Spartan Up podcast (or may be it was SEALfit). Gonna try this out every day for the next week and see how it works. I’m sick of toast and jam, cereal or eggs and the like for breakfast. This could also work great for people who ‘can’t eat in the AM’, which is a common complaint I hear.

  • William

    As far as blenders go, you could use a normal large blender with the top plug loosened to allow the pressure to be released safely.

  • leonida stevenson

    Excellent recipe. And I have to tell you it is simply delicious. I like this webiste.

  • Ani

    I saw a suggestion to ad coconut milk/cream to add to the frothiness – does anyone have a suggested recipe? I’ve tried 1TBLs of butter and MCT oil with the coffee but find I’m not that keen on the taste and mouth feel… Thinking the addition of coconut milk or cream would make it taste better but don’t know what ratios to use…?

  • iPaulius

    Love this coffee. Drink it every morning. Starts the day right.

  • Atataya

    Hi everyone, love this coffee, both taste and effect. I grind some fresh ginger and add some cayenne pepper and cinomon to this mix. Looking forward to each morning now.

  • John

    A drink filled with saturated fat sounds a bit suspicious to me. Acording to the American Diabetics Association saturated fat and butter are both listed as unhealthy fats[1], and by limiting the amounts of saturated fat on can reduce the chance of stroke and heart disease. But hey, maybe the experts are wrong and you are right that bulletproof coffee its healthy, but without acutal scientific studies, why take the risk? A pubmed search of bulletproof coffee reveals no hits[2].

    No studies=your claims have no scientific backing, so why take the risk and not stick with the scientific consensus and eat a health balenced diet rich in whole grains, friut and vegetables?

    [1] http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/fats-and-diabetes.html

    [2] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=bulletproof+coffee

  • Amrit

    I really really like the taste of BP Coffee, but I must be doing something wrong.

    I use the exakt recipie, and I am very use to the MCT and XCT as I drink them every day in my smoothie.
    I also have found the right kind of ghee made from 100% grass fed cows.

    I get extremely jittery for 30 minutes and I can handle that easily, but then I totally crash worse than after drinking 5 redbull on an empty stomach. I get trouble breathing, I can barely focus on anything but very simple tasks. I can fix this state of being by drinking my smoothie that largely consist of Upgraded whey, Upgraded MCT, Upgraded XCT, Upgraded Collagen, Upgraded Chocolate and some other basic ingredients, though it takes several hours to function properly again.
    It is the same every time I have tried BP Coffee…
    I have the same effect when drinking anything with caffein before breakfast so I am fairly certain my body just have to have other nutrients in my body before BP Coffeit

    Any suggestions what I might be doing wrong?

  • Benjamin Hennessy

    This has to be the most aspie marketing bullshit I have ever seen. Eating regular food too inefficient for your high octane software developer lifestyle? You have to get your nutrition through your speed?

  • helen

    My Austria mom used to serve her very strong coffee with “Schlag-ober” ( whipped cream), and I could never understand how she could go right to sleep afterwards. Would whip cream, whipped or plain, have the same effect as bulletproof coffee?

  • andrea

    Hi There,
    As a non café drinker- intensely dislike the taste, does the bulletproof tea offer the same benefits?

  • Hope Thomas Fregerio

    My husband has high cholesterol with an LDL of 231. Is bulletproof coffee safe for him to start on now before he gets his LDL down?

  • AC

    I don’t drink coffee or tea for religious reasons. Can I add a tbs of upgraded cocoa to get the antioxidant/polyphenols or would the be a problem? I know that I can also make a “Vanilla Latte”. Also wondering about making hot lemon tea the bulletproof way. Which one would be the best option?

  • mandocan

    My daughter who studied in a temple in Pokhara passed along the recipe to me. I think you are just dressing up to hustle it to American sheep and fad followers.

  • Random Person

    Betaine HCl is only needed to break down large amounts of protein… if you take HCl when it’s not needed, could lead to heartburn. Stick with a plant based enzyme with lipase in it for fat digestion.

  • Matthew Shine

    Wow, the amount of people that believe this bullshit is hilarious…or maybe it’s just a whole bunch of fake comments made my the producers of this overpriced, overhyped, bullshit.
    I’ve been a nutritionist for many years, and I find the claims of Apsrey hilarious!
    From his special beans with less mycotoxins than regular beans *cough*bullshit*cough*, to his special tasteless MCT oil that no one else produces *cough*bullshit*cough*.
    Then there are the claims that the drink is a magical fat burning miracle…NOPE!

    Asprey should take up work as a comedian, seriously…

  • Richard

    can i froth my hot coffee in a nutribullet?????

  • Richard

    Does anyone froth their hot coffee in a nutribullet? I was wondering if that is detrimental to the nutribullet

  • Cara

    I live in Phoenix and at the moment it’s 108 degrees outside. Is it possible to make this cold? :)

    • Old Fogey

      I am drinnking mine iced right now.

  • stairbob

    Isn’t cream the same thing as butter? We already have half-and-half in the fridge here at work, so I think I’ll just stick with that.

  • Jennifer

    If i don’t drink coffee can i still get good effects with a coffee substitute like Teeccino or Dandy Blend?

  • max

    This guy is good! lol. He really cashes in on those scary words and phrases; “clean coffee”, “high performance”, “toxins”, “performance robbing toxins” even. Wow I’m surprised that I’m still alive after drinking all that “toxic” coffee all those years. I love how in the article he states that he spent “a couple years of CAREFUL research”. Really? you spent a couple years researching a cup of yak butter tea. Amazing! He talks about how his coffee is processed differently, yet you can’t find out anywhere on the internet how the process differs from other commercial coffees. How is his “brain octane” any different than regular coconut oil (other than costing twice as much). This guy is a snake oil sales man and you all are falling for his schtik.

    • Howard Lee Harkness

      You don’t want to buy it, then don’t. I’ve been a fan of BPC for a couple of years now. It’s just better coffee. Although I have met some folks that don’t like the taste. To each his/her own.

      Then there are those who bad-mouth things about which they know less than nothing. Like Max, here.

      • max

        Well, if I know so little about this miraculous elixir please explain to me the process that makes this coffee so much better and less “toxic” and less “performance robbing” then other coffee. As well as the “brain octane”.

        • max

          Never mind I did some research and found out the process and it is a very complex process of separating fools from their money.

  • max

    Wow! delete my comment for questioning your product? Don’t let the secret get out that putting butter in your coffee might not solve all your health problems. Hilarious!

  • Bulletprooflover69

    I know it is hard to believe, but after only one month of drinking bulletproof coffee I’ve lost over 100 pounds, gotten promoted at work, have a hot young girlfriend and have even added 3 inches of height. I am no longer depressed and am now the most popular guy at the office. Who would have thought that adding butter to my coffee in the morning would have solved all my problems.

  • tiaa musa

    So I will not need to worry about breakfast and can skip to lunch. Because I’m not a breakfast person.?

  • christina

    It would be great if you listed your the sources of all of the nutrition information provided

  • Jake Shepherd

    Is this possible to use yerba mate instead of coffee? I for religious purposes do not personally drink coffee.

    • Absolutely, Jake! You’ll get a nice dose of theobromine from the mate. Green tea is another good alternative for non-coffee-drinkers.

  • Chris

    Has anyone tried adding strait coco powder to it, would this kill the design of the chemistry,would it taste a tad mocha ish? I know that any thing sweeteners would be haricy, but i thought just the pure coco might be alright… does any one have added recipice to play with flavor/effect?

  • Halil Yildirim

    How about italian coffee maker? Is that ok to use?

  • Amanda strand

    I have a dairy allergy and can’t have butter. .what could I substitute?

  • Clare

    i know this may sound strange, im so interested in bulletproofing but i absolutely cant stand coffee. my boyfriend let me try his bulletproof coffee and i just cant handle the taste! is there any other alternatives i can have for breakfast?1

    • Old Fogey

      I thinki he sells tea. Can you drink tea? I also drink y coffee iced.

  • Vida Afsharian

    how do we store it, in the fridge or pantry. When we drink it in the morning can we eat anything else with it ( breakfast )or should drink the coffee only.

  • Jim

    Have you considered writing a rebuttal to Ori Hoflemeker’s post stating that adding butter to Coffee stops cAMP effect on fat burning?

    http://www.defensenutrition.com/blog/2015/06/having-butter-with-your-coffee-how-about-having-a-twinkie-with-your-exercise/#.VaAioF9VhBc

    How is it possible that both of you claim supporting scientific evidence? It would seem to me that either one is right and the other is wrong. Can’t both be right…right?

    • Sammy

      Would like to hear a response Mr. Asprey.

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  • bpnakula

    My body is used to drinking about 1 liter of water first thing in the morning. Should I drink bulletproof coffee before or after drinking water?

  • fos

    You guys better check the story on medpage today. A 59 year old male had his cholesterol levels (LDL-C, HDL-C) increased due to this mix of coffee and butter. I do not think he is qualified to be giving nutritional/medical advice. He needs to do some serious medical research first. I just wonder now about the glutathione since it has a similar compound it (read the label). There could be implications for those having cholesterol problems (lipids) I am going to research more.

  • Lisa Jo

    Question: I need to be Dairy free what is the best butter to use??

  • Morag Moncrieff

    I don’t drink coffee! Never have as I don’t like the taste. I start the morning with hot water and lemon juice but would like a solution to incorporate fat as early as possible. Any suggestions?

  • Old Fogey

    I ju8st recerived my first ordeer of Bulleetproof Cofffee, and I have a couple of questions. The instructions say brew the coffee with hot wter, just off the boil. My coffee maker has you put cold water in it nand brew from that. How do I brew it with cokld water. What do I brew it in? Secondly, my kit came with the XCT Oil, but the directionson the coffee bag say use the Brain Octane. What is the difference? Do I nweed to use both, or only one, and which one? I look forward to an answer. *S*

  • Old Fogey

    My post disappeared. I just received my first shipment of Bulletproof Coffee and XCT Oil. It says brew with water just off the bil. How do you do that? my coffeemaker has you put cold water in and then brew. Also it came with XCT Oil,. but also the bag says use Brain Octaane. Do I need to usde both? If not, which?. Thanks for you hwelp.

  • Old Fogey

    Alsio, how many tablespoons full of beans does it take3 to make 2 1/2 tablespoons of ground coffee. An my 1 cup coffee maker is an expresso maker. What changes, if any, should I make to use tht to make it in?

  • Old Fogey

    My nephew now wants to try it, but he likes sweetener or sugar in his coffee. Is it o.k. to put that in? I think I read somewhere you can pput Stevia in, but I want to make sure I am correct on that.

  • PJ

    I love sweetened creamer in my coffee. Any suggestions on natural low sugar alternatives?

  • BD

    Can’t stand the taste of any coffee… any alternatives? Does mixing grass-fed butter and brain octane to tea work as well?

  • Kathie Spratling

    Would using high end tea work?

  • BadKingJohn

    Is there a version for vegans?

  • How many times a day can I drink bulletproof coffee? Once? Twice?

  • matt

    Can you eat breakfast with bulletproof coffee and still reap the fat burning benefits? Like say a couple eggs or some sort of protein smoothie or do you have to just drink the coffee and hold off until lunch?

  • matt

    Can you eat breakfast with bulletproof coffee and still reap the fat burning benefits?

  • Jim
  • Sonia Kucharonok

    I add some vanilla to my coffee and coco powder so dam good

  • Would Dandelion “coffee/tea” like this one be okay instead of caffeinated coffee or tea?http://www.amazon.com/Dandy-Blend-Instant-Beverage-Dandelion/dp/B000SMN0DO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439230692&sr=8-1&keywords=dandy+blend
    I can’t have any caffeine unfortunately, even the 5% from decaf coffee. This “Dandy Blend” stuff seems to be really popular but Dave wanted to get your take as an alternative to coffee/tea.

  • Coffee? An addictive, mineral-depleting diuretic.. that irritates the bladder, interrupts REM sleep. It’s high in caffeic acid an allergen that inflames 8 specific body parts, brain spinal cord etc. An inflamed part allows easy entry for the cancer nucleus and cancer complex to there start and fuel a malignancy.. Clark H R, PhD ND 2007.

  • thanks. Censored already for pointing out coffee is harmful;.. Poor PR.

  • Sharon

    I’m intolerant to both butter and coconut, how can I make bulletproof coffee?

  • Dougini

    Here’s an idea for everyone – stop using keurig! A french press costs a few bucks, or use a real coffee maker if that’s not for you. It’s a million times cheaper per cup, and you’re not heating up plastic and infusing your good coffee with it.

  • Barbara Anne Jones

    Does this Super -Brain Coffee, keep people awake nights ??

  • Geminidreamweapon

    Can I substitute coconut butter or cacao butter for the grass fed butter?

    When I use Kerry gold unsalted grass fed, I get terrible mucous in the throat and my sinuses go crazy.

    I’ve been dairy free since my teens (I’m 38 now) and strictly gluten-free/grain free + soy free since my Celiac diagnosis 6 years ago.
    I’m meticulous about what I eat.
    I haven’t experienced mucous formation in all of the 6 years since I cleaned out my diet.

    Has this happened to anyone else?

    After this happened, I experimented for a few days and did only the coffee + high MCT coconut oil minus the grass fed butter, and this did not happen.
    After a few days of just these two, I added the grass fed butter again, the mucous returned.

  • Michael Phillips

    I see most everyone is focusing on the coffee but the reality is its the fats that matter. Dave even admits his first introduction was with Tea and Yak butter. So my question to Dave is how much faster is C-8 absorbed compared to C-12 in most humans since that was your argument for consuming Brain Octave in coffee. Also since C-6 Caproic Acid, C-8 Caprylic acid and C-10 Capric Acid are commonly found in Goats Milk where are you acquiring your C-8 Caprylic acid from? My guess is you are machine separating it from Coconut oil since you discuss milk with some bias away from its consumption. Why not just use butter from goats and skip out on the extra additive to your morning cup of Joe since C-12 Lauric acid does not exist in Goat butter or just buy the more expensive Ghee!

  • Susan

    No Offense, but I hate coffee. To me the taste is revolting. I have gone nearly 50years without coffee and don’t have any desire to start now. I would like to make bullet proof Green tea or some other kind of tea. Given this whole idea started with team in Tibet, what is the tea version?

    • syster1492

      Some remote location in China …like a Shaolin temple with kung fu fighting monks.

  • Matt

    I am always dubious of a diet plan that requires you to buy a product that only they sell. What alternatives would you recommend to someone unwilling to spend $35-40/month on bulletproof brand items?

    I understand that you should profit from your work, and I have already purchased your book from Amazon, it’s just that these kind of advertisements remind me of other diets that have not worked for me. I now prefer to be given guidelines to follow rather than miracle ingredients.

  • Christina Marie Charles

    I have a Jura Impressa can I use the beans in my machine?

  • Chris

    Thanks for BPC Dave. It’s just amazing. My love for you concoction has led me to cook all my meals from the Bulletproof Diet book! (With some twists here and there of course). BPC was the straw that broke the camels back and set me on a great journey in reclaiming my health.

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  • David Lyus

    I live in the UK, do I still need upgraded coffee if European coffee is so much lower in mycotoxin?

  • Cat Stuart

    Hey Dave, I’ve been tested for food allergies and cow’s milk came up. Is the grass-fed butter out of the question?

  • Cat Stuart

    I have a Nespresso coffee maker. Are their “high quality” coffee suitable? I don’t think they have a reuseable coffee filter.

  • Cat Stuart

    Do y’all know if there is such thing as a reusable cup for Nespresso coffee makers?

  • Paul Steel

    what was that thing in your video that you put the ground beans in before your pour the hot water over it?…thanks

  • Ckgibson15

    So have nothing for breakfast?

  • Michele Blanton

    What are your thoughts on Bulletproof coffee and someone with type 2 diabetes?

  • JoRyanSalazar

    Dave,

    Beware of Starbucks. They are paying close attention to this, and if you’re not careful, your coffee might soon be theirs as well. You’ve been warned. Good luck.

    Signed,

    Me.

  • ladieswhoimpress

    I knackered my NutriBullet making Bulletproof coffee in just 6 weeks. There is a crack in my tall cup. What to do? Buy another blender? Can’t afford it really and what if it breaks down too from blending hot drinks?

    • Sue McCoy

      A simple stick blender works fine. I use a wide mouth quart canning jar with a stick blender. The canning jar is heat tempered and will hold up to the hot coffee. Don’t even need a cup, drink out of the jar.

      • ladieswhoimpress

        Thank you :-)

  • GIGI

    Can breakfast be replaced with 2 cups of Bullet Proof Coffee?

  • I keep hearing about this coffee and I’m excited to try it! So no sweetener, huh? Ugh!

  • cristobaldelicia

    Firstly, Mr. Asprey isn’t selling Kerrygold butter. If their product is not a nutrient dense as other grass-fed butter, that is no fault of his, and their are no claims made otherwise. Secondly, obviously Mr. Asprey has spent some time researching the active ingredients in yak-butter. If yak-butter itself was marketable at reasonable prices in the West, maybe Mr Asprey would recommend that instead. Thirdly, skepticism that provokes questions is useful and valid, but using that skepticism to expound preconceived judgments is just trolling. How can you complain of cultural tourism devoid of meaningful context while you’re criticizing the amounts of vitamin D and E in a butter based on what their website advertises?

  • Marlene Messler Nelson

    I have been using 1 tbs of MCT and 1 tbs of extra Virgin unrefined coconut oil, is this not good to do?

  • Markus Brose

    Hi Dave and Team,
    I want to translate this article into German for a friend of mine, who is a non English speaker.
    Is that OK for you guys?
    Kindest Regards
    Markus

  • Azharul Chowdhury

    Does anyone know if its possible to make bullet proof tea, with purh, butter and brain octain? i like the idea of that, has anyone tried it?

  • Karen

    This is AWESOME!!!!!! Never turning back , soooo delicious

  • Ian Fritchy

    I just made this for the first time using kona peaberry mixed with Brazilian daterra peaberry I’m my aeropress…. I don’t think I can ever go back

  • csb

    so you can’t eat breakfast?

  • csb

    I workout first thing in the morning and need food to refuel. Can I drink this and eat my refuel (protein) breakfast and still get the benefits?

  • Margaret Elliott

    Can I use the NESPRESSO pods for my coffee?? Thanks

  • Pete 379

    What if ur lactose intolerant? ?

  • Douglas Mackenzie

    Hi Dave – im new to this and am starting Bulletproof coffee with butter which i have to say tastes amazing and gives me great energy!
    i am now geting through a pack of kerrygold every three days – i usually have a couple of large cubes of butter with coffee, maybe 4 cups a day.
    is this amount ok? is my butter intake ok? should i be slowing down and taking less, or is this amount still safe? im slightly worried as all my life ive been told that fats should be avoided. hope for your advice / suggesstions thanks :)

  • Robert Langan

    Can you not use coconut oil instead of the Brain Octane or some other proprietary MCT oil? It seems incredibly expensive.

  • nick

    how is pour over v espresso for acid levels? & assume ok to make espresso with your coffee .. thanks

  • Douglas Mackenzie

    any guide to how much butter you should be using a day? i am using about 3 cubes, for about 4 large cups of coffee – is there a recommended butter intake you should not exceed? thanks :)

  • Brendan O’Keeffe

    Kerry Gold?? All animal feed in Ireland contains GE-GMO. The country side is drenched in Roundup and 2,4-D pesticides. First garden first frog had 3-legs (Pc available) Second looked like the “hunchback of ND”. My 3 hens were frequently laying eggs with 2 yokes. All in the most pristine spot I could find. You need a license to use roundup commercially, you can get your personal stash with out license.

  • Brendan O’Keeffe

    Kerry Gold butter??? Fools Gold. All animal feed has GE-GMO ingredients. The country side is drenched in roundup and 2,4-D. License required only for commercial use.

  • lynette mayo

    I know this is ‘cheeky’ we just met. Any tips for Dercums Disease !

  • Kaela

    I live in Hawaii, specifically Kauai and finding grassfed butter has been nearly impossible. Finally our Costco received a shipment of Kerrygold butter however it is the salted kind. I have looked high and low with no luck what so ever. Would the salted kerrygold suffice? I’m certain this will be as close as I come to bulletproof while living in Kauai :(

  • Alec Lauren Golzio

    Is this safe for kids? Typically eggs and strawberries are on the breakfast agenda…

  • Dean

    I have been loving BP coffee and diet for 6 months. Just had annual physical and blood work. All great, feel great but cholesterol levels all increased about 25%. Is this common. 50 year old fit and healthy adult with 30 years of very stable blood lipid levels. Curious?

    • Khane Eudigette

      See my comment above. Are you making your coffee with a French Press? That could be the factor causing a cholesterol rise.

      • Dean

        I use regular drip coffee maker. Thanks for reply.

  • Butter is not naturally “yellow”. Still, the more pure, the better. Ghee is also a good alternative. And yes we prefer the Kerrygold. Not actually tried this coffee yet. Still, there’s time.

  • MJ Ruble

    If you are dairy sensitve can you use ghee?

  • ChelseaWehrly

    I haven’t tried your brand of coffee or brain octane yet ( I plan to). Went to the local large grocery store where they have bulk coffee ( I bought Cascade pride organic single origin Dark Roast Sumatra ) and just the coffee itself tastes like Ashes. Plopped in some kerrygold butter, still tastes like poo. First, i was trying it with folgers and kerrygold, which was delicious.

    Can you Dave, or anyone recommend a store bought coffee brand?

  • ashley kujan

    I have been adding Kerrygold butter to my coffee for almost a year now, and I swear it works! The Vitamin K alone(one we don’t get enough of in our standard diets) is worth it, besides the fact that my belly is flat! I don’t do any hard-core workouts, and I am in my 40’s, with fluctuating hormones(pre-menopause). I don’t know if it is connected, but my hormonal symptoms are far less severe than what I read/hear about. Thanks!

  • Michael Azarian

    I tried to use about 1 tablespoon of ghee to make bulletproof coffee, and for some reason, the ghee just doesn’t break down into the coffee when I’m blending it. I like my coffee iced- is that why?

  • Tricia Ross

    Would using butter and coconut oil still achieve the same results with some whipping cream as I like the creamiNess in my coffee?

  • Khane Eudigette

    I read that unfiltered coffee, including Greek/Turkish, French Press, Kokkaffee (Swedish boiled coffee) raises serum LDL cholesterol levels. and serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase. Not many people know that.

  • ddolphindee

    I love this coffee, but…I’m a huge coffee drinker, how many a day can I do?

  • ann

    I AM SO HUNGRY! AND CONFUSED! I’ve read and reread the book, but the disorganized tidbits, like when to add whey or collage to the coffee … what was the drinking salt water upon rising for … have me confused. I want to lose weight and not be ready to rip someone’s head off before I get to eat lunch. Someone please help.

  • Patsy Cruz

    Could you buy the bullet proof coffee in any supermarket?

  • Jeanne deWard

    Greasy coffee – UGH.

  • Shannon Walsh Ewanek

    What about if you have an allergy to whey protein? I should clarify. It’s whey protein from cow’s milk. Goat’s milk is okay.

  • P H

    Why do you still recommend kerry gold butter? The cows are fed 3% GMO alfalfa, you know this and yet you still recommend it… I’m confused.

  • K-Cups??? For a product that prides itself on not having these toxins and mold, how can you recommend K-Cups? There have been so many reports on how filthy and contaminated these Keurig machines get. OK, the coffee leaves the seller without contamination, but it goes through a process known for being riddled with contamination before it gets in my cup? Sorry, this is a bad idea.

  • Daniel Harvey

    What do I replace brain octane with if i am allergic to coconut?

  • GaiasChild

    was skeptical in 2010 when informed of this by my son who follows Dave’s podcasts. I studied up and added info from Nora Gedgaudas Primal Body, Primal Mind and started to convert to being fat burner. I have not been sick one day since then. I am 74. My son said I’d have a six pack. So I do. Call me Six Pack Granny. Thanks Dave.

  • Patti Gilgaren

    What if you don’t care for the taste of coffee? Can you offer alternatives?

  • disqus_NI4efkmU9i

    Has anyone used grass-fed ghee instead of butter? I am dairy sensitive but can use ghee. Any decrease in benefits from losing the milk solids?

  • Tessa Somich

    I’m just looking into the BPC for the first time and was thrown by the warning at the bottom of the BPC page. About in the state of Cali this product is “known to cause birth defects.” What is that all about? Thanks!

  • Jasim

    Hello, I am a huge fan of Nescafe. I think it is the best tasting coffee out there, and I drink it everyday. Could I possibly us that for this method, or is there some way to get the bulletproof brand of coffee and grind it down to be an instant coffee? I really hope you can help, and I really hope that this is in some way possible. Thank you very much.

  • Davenna Carwie

    I used salted butter, I liked it , 😉

  • Brad Spencer

    Dr. Mark Hyman says palm kernel oil is bad. Why is it in BOO?

  • Margie

    What if I don’t drink coffee? I’ve never had a cup. The taste is very unappealing to me. Options?

  • Morgan Rind

    Hi there! I just bought XCT oil for the coffee in the mornings, it was less expensive that the octane that I usually drink, is that still alright? LOVE your products!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Larissa Luna

    when I need to eat? after drinking this

  • Hi Dave,

    Can bulletproof coffee be taken as a pre-workout drink early in the morning (after waking up)? Workout is done mostly around 6 am, the only time free.

    Is this coffee good for type 2 diabetics and people with uric acid and cholesterol problems?

    Is this coffee also good for people who are working out for lean muscle mass and fat loss?

    Thanks.

  • What is the problem with some CO2 in the bean? First off–I’m sure that on grinding, a large portion of the remaining CO2 escapes. Second, during brewing, even more CO2 escapes as soon as the hot water hits (the “bloom” seen using very freshly roasted coffee). I’ve been roasting my own for a couple of years and usually see 12-48 hours as recommended wait-time–though I’ve never heard that it was to allow CO2 in particular to diffuse out of the bean. I was under the impression there it was to allow other gases/volatile organics produced during roasting that were detrimental to flavor (and maybe health?) to gas off.

    • Honor

      I cannot scientifically answer your question as we don’t have the equipment to run the tests that would show co2’s interaction with the volatile aromatics. I’ve also never tasted co2 but according to some in the coffee industry it tastes sour. What I can say is that I’ve tasted coffee at different stages of off gassing (1-7 days same batch, same coffee, nitrogen flushed bags) and that each day the coffee changes slightly in flavor. Some coffees tasted better after 3 days, some were better after 12 hours. The new Starbuck’s Roastery in Seattle, which showcases their lighter roasts using specialty coffee (some cup of excellence winners), off gasses their coffee for 7 days before they serve it to the public. That’s a little too long for my tastes but for the life of me, I don’t know why they off gas it out in the open exposed to oxygen.

  • sprayandpray

    i was raised on espresso and milk in my bottle, coffee is a good drug not a health drink, just stop

  • C. Ebsworth

    I am going to try all of this – the downside for me is I am allergic / sensitive to coffee as I have blackouts from coffee. ( 3 days in hosp. many medical tests, scans etc ) Is coffee a ‘must have’ in this or could I substitute with Rooibos tea (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooibos). Appreciate your response. Regards, Cecelle

  • BigTim1975

    So, what about Ghee? I have some great MCT oil, but prefer Ghee. Also, does anyone else get stomach cramps from the MCT when you have an empty stomach? Lastly, French Press with fresh grounds is the way to go. It’s pretty simple and makes what you need. Try this out with some Death Wish Coffee and watch yourself run a PR marathon!! Cheers.

  • De Rizz

    Great post, Joe Campbell!

  • Chrissy

    I’m starting bullet proof coffee today. I usually can only tolerate breakfast blend coffees with cream and Splenda. Is there anything I can add to the drink to make it taste better?

  • Bill Rios

    Where can I get bullet proof coffee beans

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  • Joyce

    I just made my 1st cup. Bullet helps. I wanted it to taste like a latte. I put 1 tblsp.of ghardelli choc.pwd. & erithital For a tiny bit so sweetness. Did not need sweetener. It isgood. Am I correct, 1 cup breakfast, & lunch, another. When do I eat all those 11 veggies? Right now I am so full, at 3 pm.,az..time. Is supper/dinner a small portion of protein, many veggies, & can I add a tad of butter to veggies? I cannot read fast enough to dig the info from book, which came last night. Oh well, I suspect I am Now hooked at 83. .who would have thought ? Just dawned on me. I probably should not ask for help on this site. If I do not hear, I suspect you all are so busy with millions of people wanting help. What a great problem for you. Thanks in advance. Joyce

  • Joyce

    How do you find a different subject for discussion that those Keurig cups. Our 3 daughters love them. Another loves the French press, but this mama is still old fashioned. I am new to bulletproof I kind of need advice, & some ideas. Thank you. Joyce

  • Hi Darlene – The quality is largely dependent on the processing methods and sourcing of the coffee beans. Dave did a write-up on “bad coffee”, which I think you might find helpful. In it he discusses the different variables which effect coffee quality. Here’s the link: https://www.bulletproofexec.com/why-bad-coffee-makes-you-weak/

  • Dara

    Since butter is made from churning heavy cream, does using cream from grass-fed cows work just as well?

  • I really utilized the Bullet Proof Coffee for some time and to be straightforward I like and feel better in the wake of drinking Maxwell House their new Intense Bold Blend and it is a considerable measure less expensive. Despite everything I include unsalted margarine and a table spoon of coconut oil with Stevie to mine. I really cherish the taste and enduring vitality with essentially no accident is a reward

  • Hey! The recipe calls for 2 cups of coffee. Do you make 2 cups or just one? and if you make 2 cups, do you use the same beans for the other or do you clear it out and use new ones?

  • lh

    i am not a fan of coffee it tends to make me feel sick to my stomach is there a tea that can be used instead?

  • Hey Dave – All of the ingredients, except for the grass-fed butter, can be found on our web store: bulletproof.com.

    You might want to check out one of the Starter Kits (www.bulletproof.com/performance-kits/bulletproof-kits/). These contain everything you need, except for the butter. There are a few grocery stores that tend to carry it though. Trader Joe’s or QFC (Kroger), typically carry Kerrygold grass-fed, unsalted butter if you have one of those nearby.

  • Taylor Wyatt

    I am 100% a bulletproof coffee drinker. I have a question for you all!

    Have you heard of onnit? Apparently Joe Rogan created this stuff…and called Dave out on his coffee. I would like to see more research backing up Joe’s points..

  • Danny J Brunskill

    I am about to try your BulletProof Coffee plus other additives, What is it like with your Chocolate ?

  • Michelle McKeeth

    With regard to butter: grass-fed means very little if the cow isn’t actually pastured. It can be living inside a building and being fed grass. Also, if the cows are being treated with antibiotics, the antibiotics will be in the butter. It’s better to buy butter from organic, pastured cows. Kerrygold butter isn’t from pastured cows. Nor is it organic.

  • smash207

    As a 5’0″ woman weighing 118 lbs should I decrease the recommended amounts of MCT oil and butter in my BPC? It seems like the approximately 200-400 calories would be too much if weight loss is a goal.

  • Sarah Firth

    Why doesn’t my coffee go frothy!! I just get a thick layer of grease on the top!! ?

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        Unsubscribe??? This doesn’t make any sense.

    • RedefineTheGrind

      Hey Sarah! Are you using a blender? If so, it’s tough to image it not becoming frothy. The only instance I had the “layer of grease” was when I tried to hand mix :)

      Best of luck.

  • neda

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  • Sascha Howie

    I have just had my first BPC…. OMG, it feels incredible. Thank you for pioneering this!

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  • Joseph Neibich

    Great coffee. I drink everywhere it’s offered and ask them to order it where it’s not available.

  • Joseph Neibich

    I had the same experience. I hate instant

  • Patrick

    Dear Dave Asprey,

    The traditional tibetan butter tea is salted !

    I believe it is salted with himalayan rock powder though.

  • Lenora Henderson

    My 10 year old daughter has ADHD. There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence (mostly from parents) that coffee has really helped their kids and can be a viable alternative to methamphetamine drugs. I haven’t personally tried this with my daughter but I’m curious about whether bullet proof coffee has been used in this way by anyone else? Would love a natural way to help my kiddo- except she doesn’t like coffee.

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  • Roscoe1929

    Question about coffee. I use the Bullet Proof Brand coffee. I started to mix it up with the water at night and leave it in the french press till the next day. it did not seem to bother it. Is this doing some harm in some way?

  • Joseph Neibich

    I love BulletProof coffee!!!!

  • Spy vs Spy . Phase 50

    I wanna try it soon

  • VANESSA

    CAN YOU USE PENUT BUTTER?

  • Debbie Keller Beginski

    I am intrigued, but I have Coronary Artery Disease. I can’t see my cardiologist approving of this. Help me understand how this isn’t harmful to cholesterol levels.

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