I've gone back and forth on my coffee and caffeine consumption over the years having also given it up for many months at a time--to later decide that wasn't pre

I've gone back and forth on my coffee and caffeine consumption over the years having also given it up for many months at a time--to later decide that wasn't preferable on the whole. Positives: Enjoy the taste and ritual, I still sometimes drink good decaf if I can get it. It's a dial I can use to shift/balance energy/focus at different times of day. Sometimes useful to stay up longer than you naturally would. Precautions: Start gentle--for me green tea in the AM. Have with food. Drink water to compensate for dehydration. At Starbucks I'll sometimes order 1/3 or 2/3 decaf americano (a grande has 3 shots) depending on time of day or need/want.