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Around a billion people, or 12.6% of the world's population, consume at least one cup of coffee daily. That may not seem like a lot in the grand scheme of things, but that's quite a few coffee drinkers.

The average person consumes 2.7 cups in the United States alone, so the buzz is real over here. while others, like me, are perfectly content with a simple black coffee to start their day.



As long as there's coffee available, I'm a happy camper. But for those who enjoy adding a boost to your morning Cup O' Joe, you'll be glad to know there's a delicious ingredient you can use right at home. A bonus? It's probably in your cupboard already.

Fear not for those of you who tend to avoid sugary drinks; adding cocoa powder to your coffee grounds will only enhance the coffee's natural bitter flavor rather than mute it. Adding cocoa powder to your coffee Starting with the brewing process, you'll want to combine the cocoa powder with your ground coffee of choice. As mentioned, brewing them together will bring out the coffee's nutty flavors and the cocoa powder's deep chocolate notes.

After tasting the brew, if it seems like there's too much cocoa powder or the brew is still too bitter, try using more or less to balance things out. You'll figure out what's right for you when it comes to the ideal cup of coffee when using cocoa powder. While cocoa powder is an excellent addition to your morning coffee grounds, there are alternatives to try, like or .

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