If you’re keen for a morning energy boost, but wary of the potential side effects of too much coffee (anxiety, wakefulness, tummy trouble), it could be worth seeking out an alternative to that Americano. Some options—like green tea or guarana—come with health benefits as an added bonus.

What are the effects of coffee on the body?

Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the brain and the nervous system to increase alertness and delay fatigue. For these reasons, it’s obviously super helpful when you want to feel more awake. And of course, coffee does have certain health benefits. But it can also be tricky: about 15 to 30 minutes after coffee intake, many people experience the dreaded caffeine crash, a decrease in the initial energising effects that results in tiredness. This can cre

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