Can You Mix Shilajit with Coffee or Tea?
Shilajit dissolves in warm liquid, and there is nothing about coffee or tea specifically that is known to cause a problem when combined with it. Many people simply add it to a drink they already have as part of their routine.
Key takeaways
- No evidence suggests coffee or tea causes a problem when combined with shilajit.
- Dissolving your dose in a little warm water first, then stirring it in, mixes more evenly than adding it directly.
- If sensitive to caffeine or supplements generally, trying shilajit separately first makes it easier to tell what caused any change.
A practical approach
- Dissolve your dose, following the amount stated on your product's label, in a small amount of warm water first, then stir it into your coffee or tea, since this generally mixes more evenly than adding it directly to a full cup.
- A very hot drink is fine; there is no evidence that normal brewing or drinking temperatures damage the resin. We are not aware of specific research on this either way, and would rather say that honestly than invent a technical-sounding claim.
A note on combining with caffeine
If you are sensitive to caffeine or to supplements generally, it is worth noting that you are combining two things at once, which can make it harder to tell which one caused any change you notice. Some people prefer to try shilajit on its own first, separate from coffee, simply to get a clearer sense of how they respond to it specifically.
What we would not claim
We would not tell you that combining shilajit with coffee changes its effect, boosts it, or cancels it out, because we are not aware of research testing that specific combination.
FAQ
Does coffee destroy shilajit's benefits?
We are not aware of any evidence that it does. This is a reasonable question without a confidently established answer either way.
Can I take shilajit and coffee at the same time every day?
Many people do. If you are sensitive to caffeine or stimulants generally, consider trying them separately at first to see how you respond to each.
What is the best way to mix shilajit into a hot drink?
Dissolve it in a small amount of warm water first, then stir it into your coffee or tea, following your product's labelled dose.