Are you the kind of person who turns the kettle on as soon as you open your eyes? It turns out you you could be doing more harm than good – and it could actually be leaving you feeling more tired than before You’re not reaping the full benefits of caffeine if you drink it straight way (stock image) (
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Many Brits can barely open their eyes in the morning without reaching for a coffee or tea – but it turns out you should be waiting a bit before you indulge in a cuppa.
For many Brits, their morning brew is a sacred ritual – and a must-have before heading to work. But reaching for a caffeinated beverage first thing isn’t ideal, according to sleep experts.
The average wake-up time in the UK is 7.33am, according to research, and many will put the kettle on straight away. But, Rex Isap, sleep expert and CEO at Happy Beds , is urging people to resist having a cuppa until exactly 8.33am, Wales Online reports .
This is because you aren’t truly "reaping the benefits" if you drink it earlier. He explained: "When it comes to the ideal time to have your first coffee , we might tend to reach for the kettle as soon as we wake up. Ideally, however, you want to wait an hour before waking to truly reap the benefits.
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