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Is ‘Cloud Coffee’ Really Good for You?

Is ‘Cloud Coffee’ Really Good for You?

If you’re looking for a new way to get your coffee fix this summer, you might be enticed by a concoction that’s trending on social media: “cloud coffee,” an iced drink topped with coconut water.

Fans of cloud coffee swear it’s better for you than an ordinary cup of joe. One TikTok creator racked up almost half a million views raving about this “hydrating elixir of electrolytes.”

While recipes vary, this person started by pouring a shot of espresso over ice, then added coconut water and a splash of nut milk. Others on TikTok add coconut cream or coconut flakes to change things up or use a frother to make the drink extra cloudy.

Whether or not cloud coffee is healthy depends on the ingredients, says Samantha Heller, RD, a registered dietitian in New York City. While coconut water does have benefits, some versions of the drink, she says, contain a good dose of saturated fat, sugar, and calories.

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