Coffee in the afternoon as opposed to the morning can help you avoid that afternoon crash too, rather than contribute to it.
There was some studies about timing of coffee and your body already needs like an hour or two to “wake up” before coffee to avoid a crash.
I’d have to dig it up again, but I have just been drinking coffee a few hours after I wake up around 9 or 10 and have gotten no crashes really!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a coffee crash but I definitely tend to be a mid to late morning coffee drinker. It’s never really been intentional. I just enjoy the ritual of drinking coffee so I leave it until after my morning obligations.
That’s been my strategy as well. I find I have enough energy early in the day, but it’s nice to get a boost in the afternoon.
