Black Coffee vs White Coffee: Which Is Healthier?
When it comes to choosing between black coffee and white coffee, many people wonder: Which is better? Which is healthier? While both are popular in Malaysia and beyond, they’re not the same drink—and the differences go beyond just colour.
Let’s break it down.
⚫ What Is Black Coffee?
Black coffee is pure brewed coffee, made from freshly ground beans and hot water—no sugar, no creamer, no artificial additives.
It’s often brewed using:
- Pour-over
- French press
- Cold brew
- Drip filter bags (like Fresbem's portable coffee packs)
Because black coffee is unaltered, you get the true flavor of the beans, and it reflects the bean’s origin, roast, and quality.
⚪ What Is White Coffee?
In Malaysia and Southeast Asia, “white coffee” usually refers to 3-in-1 instant coffee sachets that combine:
- Instant coffee (often made from low-grade Robusta beans)
- Non-dairy creamer (usually palm oil-based)
- Sugar or glucose syrup
It’s creamy, sweet, and convenient—but far from clean or healthy.
🍵 Ingredient & Health Comparison
|
Feature |
Black Coffee |
White Coffee (3-in-1) |
|
Coffee type |
Ground Arabica or blend |
Instant coffee extract |
|
Additives |
None |
Creamer, sugar, emulsifiers |
|
Calories |
0 |
70–120 per cup (or more) |
|
Flavor |
Natural, bean-focused |
Sweet, milky, artificial |
|
Antioxidants |
High |
Low (due to processing) |
|
Suitability |
Great for clean diets |
Less ideal for daily intake |
✅ Why Choose Black?
- You control what goes in
- It's better for digestion and metabolism
- It highlights the real flavor of coffee
- Supports higher-quality, small-batch coffee producers
At Fresbem, we believe in celebrating natural coffee—no sugar, no creamer, no fuss. Our drip and cold brew bags deliver rich flavor with zero additives.
👉 Switch to clean, portable black coffee. Try Fresbem today.