Coffee Enemas 101: Benefits, How-To, and Tips

The fine print/CYA: The person writing this is not a medical professional, and the following should not be considered as medical advice. Please consult your provider before partaking in a coffee enema.

Does a coffee enema intrigue you or make you want to run for the hills? Well you’re here, so we’re guessing the former. Let’s get right to it then, shall we?

What are the benefits of a coffee enema?

• Liver detox: The liver is the head honcho of getting the toxins out. If this guy ain’t happy, your body will know. Need a visual? He’s the bouncer at the club, and a group of sketchy people just snuck in because he was busy doing his job elsewhere. Now they’re making people uncomfortable and the whole club has a weird vibe.
• Improved gallbladder function: The gallbladder and the liver are besties. If the liver ain’t happy, the gallbladder is likely sending an SOS.
• Parasite and Candida cleanse: Coffee enemas help get these unwelcome visitors out. Bye felicia. 
• Improved gut health: By cleaning out parasites, candida, and other unwanted bacteria and fungus, the gut’s ability to heal is no longer hindered. Enemas also aid in digestion.
• Stimulated + increased glutathione production: Glutathione is an awesome enzyme used by the liver to make the detox pathways run and enable toxins to be eliminated.
• If you are struggling with or suspect mold toxicity detox, coffee enemas are a great way to support the detox process of the mycotoxins that can often get stored in the bile of your intestines.
• Many report increased energy, mental clarity, and generally feeling lighter with regular coffee enemas.
• Improved hormone function due to the close connection between the liver and your hormones. 
• Clearer skin! Gut and liver health play a direct part in clarity of skin.

What do I need for a coffee enema?

• A stainless steel or glass enema kit vs. a silicon or plastic one. 
• Swing by R+R for a bag of Purity Coffee or purchase here. Any high-quality, fully caffeinated, organic coffee will do though.
• Ensure you have a clean water source like an Aquasana Reverse Osmosis Filter or a Berkey. At the very least, boil tap water for 15 minutes prior to using.
• Stainless steel or glass stove-top pot large enough to hold 32 oz of boiling water.
• Coconut oil or other natural oil.
• Stainless steel sieve or fine strainer with very small openings.
• Food grade hydrogen peroxide.

How do I do a coffee enema?

Step 1: Carve out at least an hour for your first coffee enema. 

Step 2: Bring 1 quart (aka 32 ounces aka 4 cups) of filtered water to a boil in a stainless steel or glass pot.

Step 3: While the water boils, follow the directions on your enema kit to attach tubing to the bucket and a tip to the end of the tube. This tip will enter your rectum, so grab a bit of coconut oil to rub on the tip for ease of access.

Step 4: Once boiling, lower heat to simmer and add 3 tablespoons of organic, ground coffee.

Step 5: Simmer for 3 minutes uncovered. Cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes.

Step 6: Let sit to cool or place in freezer for 15-20 minutes until it’s near body temperature. That’s approximately 98 degrees, Nick Lachey.

(While coffee cools…)

• Make a comfy little “bed” of towels and a pillow on your bathroom floor or in your bathtub.
• Have a show or something mindless downloaded and ready to watch to distract you. We suggest Schitt’s Creek because our 14 year old inner selves cannot resist the double-entendre of the name with what you’re about to do.
• Ensure the tubing clamp is closed!

Now for the fun part...

Step 1: Once coffee reaches the desired temp, strain coffee through the fine sieve into enema the bucket. At this point, you may add a bit of filtered water to the bucket to get the volume back up to 32oz since some may have evaporated. 

Step 2: Before transporting the enema kit to your Princess Poop Pallet in the bathroom, WE REPEAT: Ensure your clamp is closed!

Step 3: Once you get to the bathroom, place the bucket on the back of the toilet and unclamp the clamp until coffee fills the tube. Do this over the toilet to prevent any spillage, and clamp it back as soon as the tube is filled.

Step 4: Now it’s time to get in position: Hang the bucket about 12-18” above you. A door handle or cabinet handle typically works well.

Step 5: If you have a mirror handy, use this to help you place the lubricated enema tip into your rectum.

Step 6: Gently lie on your back or right side. The right side will stimulate the liver, but the back is equally effective. Just get comfortable!

Step 7: Locate the clamp, and gently release. Do as much or as little at a time as you can handle. If you immediately have to go and simply cannot hold the enema in, clamp the tube and sit on the toilet.

Step 8: Repeat the above steps with the goal of holding the contents of the enema bucket in for 15-20 minutes. You may hold as long as 30 minutes. Do not be discouraged if you cannot hold this long! The more you do them, the longer you can hold. 

Step 9: Once your timer goes off, gently remove the tube and carefully walk to the toilet to expell the coffee and toxins!

How to clean the enema kit:

• Fill the bucket with food-grade hydrogen peroxide and filtered water and run it through the tube 2-3x. 
• Dry everything thoroughly before storing, and remove tubing to hang over a shower rod or similar until it is completely dry. This may take a couple days. 

FAQ

How often can I do an enema?

This is up to you and your provider! Those under a strict detox protocol may do up to 3 a day. Others prefer weekly or bi-weekly.

What time of day should I do an enema?

After a bowel movement and not right after eating. Many report an energized feeling, so earlier in the day might be best. 

What should I eat or drink after an enema?

Lots of water! If you feel light-headed, consider adding ¼ tsp of sea salt to your drinking water after the enema.

Can I go on with normal life after an enema?

Stay home for a least an hour so you’re near the privacy of your own toilet, but afterward you are free to function as you normally would. 

Who shouldn’t do coffee enemas?

Those who are pregnant or nursing, have serious stomach issues such as Crohn's Disease, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, respiratory/renal/heart failure or are undergoing chemotherapy should not partake in a coffee enema. 

Any other questions?

Here is an incredibly informative article with everything and more you might need to know about a coffee enema. Please use caution, and do not do anything without first contacting your provider.