I am interested in hearing from drinkers of decaf coffee. Anything you have to say about it. Don’t imagine there are many of you.

I give benefit of the doubt caffeine is fine for you, maybe good.

That said, it‘s a drug, addictive, creates withdrawal.

Over time, probably returns one to baseline rather than giving a lift.

Decaf offers >2/3 of what I love about coffee — taste + ritual + a fraction of the feeling (~5% as much caffeine + placeb

Decaf beans are heavily processed and might not be the healthiest choice. I found ceremonial matcha to be a great alternative - caffeine gets released in a linear fashion so you avoid the adrenaline rush and crash. Plus you don't get addicted to it.