Is drinking coffee bad for your health and the environment? We'll tell you.

“Frankly, drinking that much coffee is bad for your health and, on top of that, it pollutes.”

This is the kind of comment we sometimes receive. Blunt. Not always very constructive, but often revealing a real underlying question: can we truly love coffee without compromising our health or the planet? At Cafécolo, we take these remarks seriously. Because we are convinced that responsible consumption begins precisely with open dialogue.

So today, we're taking the time to answer it.

Let's start with health. Yes, it's true that excessive caffeine consumption can have undesirable effects: sleep disturbances, nervousness, palpitations… But the key word here is excess . Drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day is not only acceptable for a healthy adult, but often beneficial . Studies show that coffee reduces the risk of certain diseases: Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes, cirrhosis, and Alzheimer's. It also contains natural antioxidants, which help fight free radicals.

The problem isn't coffee itself. It's more about what we sometimes add to it (sugar, syrup, cream, etc.) or how we consume it. And that's where responsible consumption comes in.

Because the real issue is also environmental.

The disposable capsule, for example, is an ecological heresy . It's convenient, certainly, but it generates tons of waste every year. Even if they are recyclable, they aren't always, due to a lack of sorting or a suitable recycling system. And that doesn't even take into account the embodied energy required to manufacture them.

That's why we created Cafécolo: to offer a simple, effective, and sustainable alternative. With our reusable capsules, you reduce your environmental footprint while still enjoying a great espresso at home. You choose your coffee, you measure it to your taste, and above all, you throw nothing away.

So yes, loving coffee is also a responsibility.

It's about choosing to consume better. And more and more people are making this choice: because they're tired of paying too much for a single-use capsule, because they want to consume locally, or simply because they want to do something for the planet.

A responsible coffee shop isn't a sad or moralizing one. It's a coffee shop that has taste, a story, and meaning.

And then there's something else we often forget: coffee is a moment. A ritual. A break in the day. An excuse to chat, connect, reflect. At Cafécolo, we believe these moments deserve better than industrial coffee in plastic capsules. They deserve care, awareness, and quality.

So to those who still think that coffee pollutes and harms health, we say this:

No, coffee isn't the problem. It's our habits that sometimes are.

But the good news is: it doesn't take much to change them. A reusable capsule , quality ground coffee, a little curiosity… and you're all set. You have a simple solution in your hands to continue enjoying your coffee, while respecting your health and the planet.

And that, frankly, is anything but negligible.

Still undecided? Come visit our website, discover our Cafécolo capsules, check their compatibility with your machine , and read our user reviews . And if you have any doubts or questions, we're here to answer them, always with a friendly approach.

Because at Cafécolo , we don't just sell you a capsule. We offer you a new perspective on an everyday action.

Are you ready to see coffee in a new light?