It’s usually around 5:30 AM when my kids burst into our bedroom. (I’m not fun to interact with at 5:30 AM.)
Stumble to the kitchen.
Grind the beans.
Pour the water.
5-10 minutes later, giant coffee cup in hand, I’m a much more fun loving father.
But – what if that immediate cup of coffee isn’t the best choice? If wake-up sprinting to the coffee machine isn’t ideal, then when is the best time to drink coffee?
When is the best time for coffee?
Cortisol and circadian rhythms
How do cortisol and caffeine interact?
Good times to drink coffee during the day
Cortisol and non-traditional sleep schedules
How late is too late for coffee?
What happens if you sleep after drinking coffee?
Author: Gerard Paul
This article originally appeared on ManyEats: https://manyeats.com/best-time-for-coffee/