Green tea instead of a second coffee
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What people do
Swapping the mid-morning coffee for green tea, which has less caffeine plus the amino acid L-theanine. People report calmer, steadier focus without the jitters.
How it’s typically done
- Keep your first coffee as usual.
- Brew green tea with water just off the boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Drink it mid-morning instead of a second coffee.
- Avoid it late in the day.
Notes from people sharing it
Many say the difference is subtle and comes more from the slower ritual than the drink.
Background & evidence
Some research available
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A few things to consider
It still contains caffeine. Green tea can reduce iron absorption when drunk with meals, and concentrated green tea extracts have been linked to liver problems.