Doesn't it? I was prepping to fast in order to kick my body into an immune regeneration mode. I read about some folks who drink butter coffee for breakfast during fasting. The oil apparently gives energy without interrupting the process of immune regeneration.

I told a colleague at work who is a nutrition fanatic who agreed with the principle, but recommended cocunut oil instead as being healthier than butter. What the hell? I tried it. The coconut oil is hard, so I microwave a teaspoon for 20 seconds, then brew the coffee into it and stir.

To my surprise, it tastes pretty darn good. I found on some webmd or similar site that coconut oil is a fad wonderfood that does not deliver on all the promises folks prescribe, but it is one of the healthiest oils. I happen to like coconut, and an oily coconutty coffee is actually quite nice.

So, I'm not sold on it being a health drink, but it is interesting and good. I haven't tried coffee with butter yet, I should try tomorrow. It is recommended you use a blender on the coffee and butter to make a well-mixed frothy drink. I'm sure it's better than a hotdog milkshake in any case.