Exactly when to drink morning coffee to avoid feeling 'impaired' after bad sleep

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Bad night of sleep? Why reaching for coffee first thing might actually make your body struggle through the morning

Brits are expected to drink almost 57,000 cups of coffee during their adult lives - this includes roughly 8,000 Americanos, 6,000 lattes and 5,800 flat whites. We previously reported that this research, commissioned by Lavazza, also suggests the average coffee drinker spends more than 92 hours a year - nearly four full days - preparing and enjoying their daily brew. But are you drinking it at the right time?

While millions of us clearly enjoy a cup of coffee, there may be a sweet spot for when to drink it. This exact timing should help you feel alert and get the caffeine lift you want, without getting jitters or anxiety. But the exact timing is different for each person.

Bath University reported that a separate survey found approximately 40% of people in the UK drink caffeinated coffee upon waking.

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