For many years, I was a die-hard coffee drinker who would never think of putting anything in my coffee except a splash of milk. It was just the way I liked it and I couldn’t imagine drinking it any other way.

However, recently I’ve had a change of heart and decided to ditch the milk in my coffee altogether. Here’s why.

1. Lactose Intolerance

One of the main reasons why I decided to stop using milk in my coffee is because of my lactose intolerance. All my life, I had been drinking coffee with milk without realizing that my stomach was not quite reacting well to it.

Once I realized that I was lactose intolerant, I realized that I had to take action to avoid discomfort and avoid milk in my coffee.

2. High Calorie Count

Another reason why I decided to ditch milk in my coffee was due to the high calorie count. I often use a lot of milk in my coffee, which means that I was consuming a lot of calories every day.

This was not ideal for my weight loss goals and overall health. Therefore, I had to find alternatives to milk, which would not only reduce my calorie intake but also enhance my coffee experience.

3. Lack of Nutritional Value

I realized that drinking coffee with milk was no longer giving me any nutritional value. Milk, while it contains calcium, does not provide many other nutritional benefits besides that.

I also noticed that I never drank my coffee with full-fat milk, preferring skim or skinny milk instead. As a result, I was not getting the full nutritional value of milk, which I could have been getting if I chose a different drink to milk.

4. Experimenting with Non-Dairy Alternatives

Once I decided to ditch milk in my coffee, I started experimenting with non-dairy alternatives such as almond and soy milk. I found that I loved these alternatives as they added a subtle nutty or creamy flavour, which complemented the coffee perfectly.

These alternatives were also lower in calories and provided me with different nutritional benefits, which were more suited to my health goals.

5. Environmental Impact

Another reason why I decided to ditch milk in my coffee was because of the environmental impact of milk production. The process of milk production releases methane into the air, which is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.

Reducing my consumption of milk in my coffee was one small step I could take to reduce my carbon footprint and do my part to help the environment.

6. Better Taste

Lastly, I found that ditching milk in my coffee actually made it taste better. I could appreciate the subtle flavour notes in the coffee that I had never noticed before. Without milk, the coffee tasted richer, stronger, and more complex.

I found that by drinking black coffee, I could truly appreciate the coffee’s taste profile and discover new and exciting flavours.

Conclusion

Ditching milk in my coffee was a difficult decision to make initially, especially since I had been drinking it with milk for years. However, once I experienced the benefits of drinking coffee without milk, I never looked back.

It was not only healthier and better for the environment, but it also tasted better. If you’re someone who has been drinking coffee with milk for a long time, it may be worth giving up milk to enjoy the true taste of coffee.