Are you a Coffee Addict?

I know that most of us love waking up to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee, but for some of us, this simple morning routine is becoming an addiction. Some of us feel tired without a dose of caffeine, while others get headaches or even start to shake. Others even claim that without their coffee in the morning, they are destined to have a bad day. 

Although caffeine is not bad for the body, it is not good in excess. Unfortunately, there are many people who drink too much coffee, especially college students. One to two cups of coffee a day is fine, but unfortunately, I know many of you are drinking a lot more than your tall vanilla latte at Starbucks. If you feel the need to have more than the recommended amount of coffee in a day, then I highly recommend you try drinking tea. There are so many different varieties of tea, and I am sure you will find one that you like. There are black and green teas, which tend to be caffeinated, but there are also decaffeinated herbal varieties, which are just as delicious.

If you are thinking that you can’t handle living without three cups of coffee a day, then try drinking a cup of tea instead of your usual third cup of coffee. You will probably feel more energized and less groggy in the morning- plus you won’t have to worry about getting your teeth bleached because of all the coffee stains. If you are super daring and want to try giving up coffee altogether, then try getting your caffeine fix with black tea. Black tea has less caffeine than coffee, but it will still give you the right amount of energy to start your day. Trying to wean yourself off coffee can be a challenge, but if you start drinking tea in its place, then you may be able to curb the addiction with a lot more ease. 

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