Bulletproof Coffee Recipe (Butter Coffee): The Complete Guide

Bulletproof coffee — the controversial, butter-laden morning drink that split the coffee world in half. Some people swear it eliminated their brain fog and kept them satiated until noon. Others think it sounds like a terrible idea. Here’s what you actually need to know: how to make it correctly, what’s really in it, and whether you should try it. What Is Bulletproof Coffee? Bulletproof coffee is a high-fat coffee drink made by blending coffee with unsalted butter (or ghee) and MCT oil (medium-chain triglyceride oil). It was popularized by Dave Asprey, who trademarked the “Bulletproof” name but didn’t invent the concept — high-fat coffee has been drunk for centuries in Tibet and Ethiopia. ...

April 12, 2026 · 9 min · Home Espresso Lab