Is quitting coffee really worth it? After one full year caffeine-free, I have an update for you! This is what I’ve experienced – the good and the bad. Did I ever slip? Do I miss it? And most importantly, how has quitting coffee affected my sleep, cortisol, energy, and overall health?
After two decades of drinking caffeinated beverages, I never imagined quitting. I was in complete denial about any negative effects, convinced that my relatively modest intake—one tablespoon of ground coffee (pour-over method) in the morning and a yerba mate (50 mg of caffeine) a few hours later — was minimal compared to others. What was [...]


