{"id":10790,"date":"2015-07-22T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T16:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog?p=10790&preview_id=10790"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:03:23","slug":"best-time-to-drink-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/best-time-to-drink-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardcore Productivity Hack: The Best Time to Drink Coffee to Boost Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

After turning off the alarm, is the\u00a0next\u00a0thing you reach for is your first cup of coffee? Do you really need this\u00a0early-morning jolt of caffeine? Did you know early morning may not be the best time to drink coffee?<\/p>\n

I’m uncertain whether the following\u00a0article from Yahoo! Food<\/a>\u00a0is based on valid scientific research or conjecture, but it’s worth reading to reevaluate your morning routine:<\/p>\n

<\/span>Why You Should Wait to Drink Your Coffee in the\u00a0A.M.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Most of us probably try to down our first Cup of Joe as soon after we wake up as possible. But a new video by AsapScience<\/a> parses the research and reveals that the best time to drink coffee is actually not when you first wake up, but about an hour later<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why? <\/strong><\/p>\n

It has to do with our circadian rhythm<\/strong>, the built-in biological clock that, among other things, regulates the release of cortisol, a hormone related to alertness. Cortisol levels peak around 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.<\/strong>, AsapScience notes<\/a>, as part of our natural waking process. And if we drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages during this peak cortisol production phase, the caffeine is less effective. Plus, we build up a greater tolerance to it over time, meaning we have to drink more and more for the same pick-me-up.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/span>What is the Circadian Rhythm?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Often referred to as the “body clock”, the circadian rhythm<\/a> is a 24-hour cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep and regulates many other physiological processes. This internal body clock is affected by environmental cues, like light and temperature.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>When is the Best Time to Drink Coffee<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Cortisol surge is regulated by the time the sun is out, so it happens no matter what time we hit the sack or wake. (Science has shown we have two more spikes during the day \u2014 between noon and 1 p.m. and between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. \u2014 making those times less than ideal for a coffee break.) Cortisol levels, however, have also been found to jump by fifty percent right after we wake up no matter what time of day that is.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a caffeine lover to do? <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWait at least an hour [after you wake up] to get your Cup of Joe<\/strong>,\u201d AsapScience advises<\/a>, \u201cand your body will be optimally ready to go.\u201d That is if you don\u2019t hit the snooze button and nod off in the meantime.<\/p>\n

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Infographic Source: ilovecoffee.jp<\/a><\/p>\n

Not that you need an excuse to drink coffee but consider the health benefits. From OutsideOnline:<\/p>\n

The [coffeee] routine isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s good for you. Population-based research shows that regular coffee drinkers live longer, with a 10 to 13 percent reduction in risk of premature death, says nutritionist Mike Roussell<\/a>. Plus, having a morning cup of joe is linked to a reduced risk of diabetes<\/a> and a reduced risk of cancer. Studies also show<\/a> that those who drink three to five cups a day see a 65 percent reduced risk of Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia later in life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Now go enjoy your coffee!<\/p>\n

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What time do you think is the best time to drink coffee?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going to change your habits after reading this post?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’d love to hear from you!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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