
A cup of coffee is the quintessential staple of a morning routine—at least in the U.S. The number of American adults who said they had coffee in the past day has reached its highest level in more than 20 years, according to the National Coffee Association (NCA)—and the majority of coffee-drinking adults (81%) have their cup of joe with breakfast. Still, others wait until they’ve settled into their day to drink java—19% of U.S. adults enjoy coffee in the afternoon, and 10% in the evening, according to the NCA.
But is there a best time to drink coffee for maximum benefits?