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| | I've experimented with my coffee timing quite a bit over the years — one cup every morning, one cup every afternoon, one cup every morning and every afternoon. No matter what time of day I drink it, I still feel like I don't have quite as much energy as I need. (And no, I don't think the coffee is the problem, but thank you for your input!) | | So, is there actually a "best" time of day to get your coffee fix? Are we all making some egregious error by brewing a pot first thing in the morning? Annie Hibbs, a registered dietitian, is here to settle this debate — for now, at least. | | | | Drink up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
July 18, 2024 • 4 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | What is the best time of day to drink coffee? | | | A: | Most people like to start their day right away with a cup (or two), and there's nothing wrong with that! In fact, the stimulating effects of caffeine can last in your body for up to 8 hours. So the earlier in the day you drink it, the better (for your sleep, that is).
You may have heard that drinking coffee right away can zap your energy levels for the rest of the day. The theory is that caffeine interferes with your body's natural hormonal wake-up call — i.e., cortisol, which is highest ~30 minutes after you wake up. But the jury's still out on this. Of course, you can always try moving your coffee time to later in the morning to see if it helps. (Please report back if you do!)
The most important thing to keep in mind about coffee timing is how close you are to bedtime. A good rule of thumb is to count back 8 hours from your bedtime — that's probably a good cutoff time (or time to switch to decaf). However, some people have a higher sensitivity to caffeine and may still be affected by decaf, so tread lightly if this sounds like you.
Coffee is also proven to help enhance your exercise performance, so you may choose to give yourself an energy and stamina boost before you work out (hopefully not for evening workouts, though!). If you do, try to drink it 30 to 60 minutes before the start of your workout to get the full caffeine effect. Also, be aware that it may take two to four cups of coffee to get the amount of caffeine needed to have an impact on your performance. That's a lot of liquid in your stomach before a workout! | | | | | Annie Hibbs, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | Pour like a pro | | | | | | |  | | COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle | | Y'all, this kettle is hands down my favorite appliance. If you make pour-over coffee with any frequency, I'm going to actually insist that you buy a gooseneck kettle — and this is one of the most affordable electric options out there. You can set it to five different temperature settings to help you perfectly brew your bev of choice. And it has a "hold temp" setting that will maintain the water's heat for an hour. Send me an email if you'd like to hear more reasons I love this kettle. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline. | | | | Wellos offers curated recipe collections by meal type, dietary preference, and cuisine. Tailor your meals even further with filters for prep time, appliances, and more. | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🏜️ Pictures of different types of psoriasis and eczema. Learn how to tell these two conditions apart based on their unique symptoms. | | 🩺 The effects of diabetes on your body. When left untreated, diabetes can cause a range of complications. | | 🥱 Why do I feel so sleepy all the time? The key to beating fatigue is getting to the root cause. | | 🐈 11 potential physical and mental health benefits of pets. Learn about what experts call "the pet effect." | | | Thanks for reading, everyone! If you love chicken thighs, you'll want to tune in to our Sunday newsletter. Kenny's got another recipe ready to share. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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