I am starting to think that the 'hit' of morning caffeine is worth it on days when I want to get a lot of writing/research done.  I think it may make me more tired the rest of the day--almost like a borrowed energy.  There are studies that say it doesn't really help you concentrate, but I think there is something about philosophers/writers & sharp little espressos coming in pairs that is real. 

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How do you feel about caffeine?

My husband enjoying a cappuccino in Taipei.

There is a lot of information out there about caffeine and weight loss, attention, anxiety, sleep, etc.  There's also a lot of information about the antioxidants in green tea and coffee, but that we should be able to get in the decaf variety.  Then some people say the decaf variety contains other toxins.  The information can be confusing...

There are also a lot of cultural reactions to how you enjoy your caffeine.  What ...
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