Ayurveda doesn’t ban caffeine, but it reminds us that anything in excess can throw the body out of balance.
Coffee and tea are considered Rajasik — they wake up the mind, but over time can leave you restless, acidic, or sleepless.
For most adults, about 3 cups a day is reasonable — but your body knows best, so pay attention to its signals. Add a pinch of cardamom to help cut the acidity. Avoid drinking it on an empty stomach to protect digestion (Agni). Try swapping one cup for calming herbal teas like tulsi or chamomile.
True energy doesn’t just come from your cup — it comes from good sleep, wholesome meals, and a peaceful mind.
I usually have coffee just once a day, and honestly, I can survive perfectly fine without it. But I know some people who feel like they need it to function. I personally feel we shouldn’t get addicted to anything, no matter how beneficial it is. Yes, coffee or tea do have their perks — they can reduce headaches, stimulate the central nervous system, improve alertness, and even lift your mood. But if we cross the limit, it can also disturb sleep, cause acidity, or make us restless.
For me, it’s about enjoying it in moderation and listening to my body. Real energy still comes from proper sleep, healthy food, and a calm mind.
I see caffeine as stimulant and stressor when used in over amount .Ayurveda balances the value, moderate caffeine boosts alertness and digestion but excessive consumption disturbs sleep,increase acidity.chooseing natural sources like green tea and herbal ingredients and balance is the real prescription.
Yes, anything excess in Quantity is not good for health at all . We know that coffee is good as it wake up the mind but over consumption can increase acidity so , I think balance is key to keep ourselves healthy
Excess quantity of teas or coffee is injurious to health it causes acidity sleeplessness so its better to drink water before having coffee or tea to maintain the PH balance and avoid coffee and tea in a empty stomach
Ayurveda’s message is simple enjoy your coffee or tea mindfully, but don’t let it be your only source of energy. Balance your cup with rest, nourishing food, and a peaceful mind, and your body will thank you.
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Sometimes I feel acidity when I have too much coffee or tea. So it’s a good reminder to all who have excess caffeine - enjoy your coffee or tea, but listen to your body and keep it balanced.
Exactly, having tea or coffee is fine, as long as it is taken in moderation. I too usually depend on coffee during times of stress or headache or when I need to concentrate, but after reading several posts on caffeine and its effects, especially from Medbound, I started limiting my intake. And as always said, anything excess is harmful.
Maximum 2 cups of two should be taken in a day. More than that may cause problems not in a short time but long time. Required amount of sleep and healthy diet keeps you energetic and fresh.
I have seen people drink tea on an empty stomach. Not a great fan of it, I always get gut issues after drinking tea. So i totally avoided it. It will cause acidity.
This is very important information to share, caffeine cannot and should not substitute for good sleep and lifestyle habits that are truly beneficial to the body’s well-being.
Add a pinch of cardamom to help cut the acidity.