Starting the day with a good cup of coffee is undoubtedly one of the pleasures of life. Drinking an espresso in the morning as soon as you wake up or at the bar before starting work is one of the favorite rituals of many Italians: let’s face it, it is our best ally when we need something that gives us the right motivation .
However, there are certain time periods that are particularly suitable for caffeine consumption, at least according to science.
When is the ideal time to drink coffee?
Whether you believe it or not, there is a perfect time to drink coffee. A particular time of the morning when you should drink coffee for its benefits to be most effective. According to a recent study led by neuroscientist Steven Miller of the University of Maryland Health Sciences, the best time to drink coffee is between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The reason behind this response lies in our famous circadian rhythm.
The circadian rhythm is a kind of internal clock that allows us to be synchronized with natural rhythms, such as the succession of day and night.
According to science, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. is the time when our body has the highest level of cortisol. Cortisol is a very important hormone that keeps us awake and activates our alert system).
During these times, our body needs more coffee. So if you don’t want to overdo it, it’s better to wait an hour or two before drinking a good espresso. This is why the best time is around 9:30 a.m., another time given is early afternoon.
These are indications that science suggests, but coffee consumption depends a lot on habits and taste. At Caffè Tre Ceri, for example, it’s always the ideal time to drink an Italian espresso, the good one!
