Author: Andy Trautwein
Andy Trautwein is the Director of Research & Development and Quality at Bulletproof, where he leads coffee science, product innovation, quality systems, and ingredient evaluation across the company’s portfolio. Throughout his career, he has led the development and commercialization of food and beverage products, including functional foods and beverages, with expertise spanning specialty coffee, functional ingredients, sensory science, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Andy is an SCA-certified Q Grader and works closely with sourcing, regulatory, and cross-functional teams to ensure products are backed by sound science, rigorous quality standards, and evidence-based ingredient selection. His work focuses on translating scientific research into practical, consumer-focused innovations that deliver exceptional quality and meaningful health and wellness benefits.

16 Ideas for Delicious Bulletproof Coffee Hacks
In addition to putting butter in coffee, I’ve experimented with adding other nutrients to create new flavors that have an even bigger impact on how I feel. It turns out I’m not alone. Bulletproof fans add a lot of creative things to their daily Bulletproof Coffee recipe. This inspired me...

Ask a Bulletproof Registered Dietitian: 9 Things You Should Know
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Here at Bulletproof, our mission is to help you unleash your limitless potential. However, when you’re looking to make a long-term lifestyle transition, it’s only natural to ask questions. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of specific inquiries from various Bulletproof consumers just like...

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
There’s something special about refreshing cold brew, and it isn’t just the caffeine. It’s the clink of ice in a glass, the steady pour, that first crisp sip of chilled coffee. When you compare iced coffee vs. cold brew, they’re totally different experiences. Keep reading to find out what makes...

Collagen Supplements: Guide to Types, Functions, and Benefits
There are thousands of collagen supplements on the market right now, and most of them look the same. They all claim to be “hydrolyzed,” “grass-fed,” and “bioavailable.” The packaging is clean. Reviews are glowing. But when you’ve been through 3 or 4 brands and still can’t tell if anything is...

How Bulletproof Employees Use Collagen Protein in a Day
Breaking news: Bulletproof employees love to use Bulletproof products. Collagen protein powder, aka collagen peptides, is a great example of one type of product with tons of different uses, whether you’re adding protein to a smoothie or turning your coffee into a mocha. We asked three Bulletproof employees how and...

All the Reasons to Drink Coffee Before Your Workout
Thanks to social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, we’ve seen many coffee trends come and go. They start by making a splash and then quietly disappear. But the best ones? They earn a permanent spot in your routine—just like your daily cup of coffee. Protein coffee (also called “proffee”)...

What Is Single-Origin Coffee and Why Does It Matter?
The next time you take a sip of coffee, pause for a moment to really savor the way it tastes. If you’re holding a mug of your favorite morning brew, you’re probably well-acquainted with its flavor — maybe it has notes of cinnamon, cocoa, or even citrus. It’s familiar and...

Best Blenders for Bulletproof Coffee (and Other Hot Liquids)
What’s the key to getting your buttery Bulletproof Coffee creamy and frothy? A blender. Sure, you can whisk it by hand, but you’d need a lot of arm power to get the right consistency, and you may end up with an oily top layer. When you whiz up the ground...

New Algorithm Tells You How Much Coffee to Drink for Peak Alertness
Drinking the right amount of coffee is a delicate dance — too little and you’re still sleepy; too much and you’re wired. It turns out, figuring out the best dosage may boil down to mathematics. Scientists working for the US Army say they’ve developed an algorithm that tells you how...

Study: Drinking 3-4 Cups of Coffee a Day Linked to Longer Life
Good news for coffee drinkers: New research suggests that a daily java habit is more likely to help your health than harm it. That’s no small finding, considering that coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages on the planet — to the tune of two billion cups per day....

Study Shows Coffee in the Morning Increases Ketone Levels
Researchers in Canada found that coffee helps your body produce ketones, and as participants drank more coffee, ketones in the blood increased. What the study says: Drinking coffee in the morning increased ketone biomarkers by 88-116% for up to four hours after drinking it. Coffee consumption broke down fats in the...

Why Bulletproof Coffee Is Not Certified Organic
A lot of people ask whether or not Bulletproof Coffee is organic. The short answer is that it’s not certified, but it’s better than most organic coffees. There are a few reasons why Bulletproof doesn’t have an organic certification. Here they are. Reason #1: Quality The Upgraded Coffee Beans you...

Save The Rainforest! Brain Octane is Palm Oil-Free
Do you know what’s in your oil bottle? Not all oil products are created equal. When you buy something that says “MCT” on it, it’s not always just from coconuts. Palm oil is often in there too, which nutritionally isn’t a huge deal… except that the palm oil industry has...

6 Common Questions About Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof Coffee has already changed hundreds of thousands of people’s lives. You owe it to yourself to see how good you’ll look and feel after drinking it for a couple weeks. It’s powerful stuff. It also goes against almost every mainstream dietary recommendation out there. Dosing your coffee with butter and...

Caffeine and Cortisol: Does Coffee Stress You Out?
More than 2 billion people enjoy a cup of coffee every morning, including 85% of the U.S. population [1,2]. I also want to answer a few common questions about coffee. This article will touch on caffeine tolerance and coffee-related cortisol release. Enjoy! Will you build a tolerance to caffeine...

4 Healthy Fats for High Heat Cooking
If you want to make a meal more satisfying, a surefire way is to add fat. Bulletproof fats are nutrient-dense, great for you, and – perhaps most importantly – tasty. That said, not all Bulletproof fats are suitable for all types of cooking. For example, Brain Octane and MCT Oil are...