Here’s where decaf shines: you can drink a cup at 9 p.m. and still sleep like a baby. Regular coffee at night? You’ll be counting ceiling tiles until 2 a.m. Decaf is the designated driver of caffeine. It gets you home safe, but you’re not having any fun.
My friend Dave drank a regular espresso at 10 p.m. once. He organized his bookshelf, wrote a five-page journal entry, and then cleaned the oven. He’s now only allowed decaf after 6 p.m. We all learn the hard way.
The Verdict (Unhelpful, But True)
So, which is better? Regular coffee is for mornings when you need to conquer the world. Decaf is for afternoons when you just need to look busy on a Zoom call. Both are coffee. Both are warm. But one will make your heart race like you’re being chased by a clown.
At the end of the day, drink what makes you smile. Or at least what makes you nod off without regrets. Just don’t judge the guy ordering decaf at 7 a.m. He might have a long story. Or a long night ahead.
