silent thunder Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) I make one press full of coffee in the morning. I fill up my travel mug/thermos and there's one cup left over. Drink that while I get ready. Then drink from the travel mug at work or around the house. When it's half empty, I recharge it with hot water. Repeat that until it's basically just water. Since I don't eat until about five hours after getting up, most of my full strength coffee is on an empty stomach. When I'm not on a project and sleep whenever I feel like it, I may make another half press, or some turkish mud in my Iblik in the afternoon, or after a great meal in the evening. Edited September 7, 2020 by silent thunder 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted September 7, 2020 yea, the common desire is to have coffee when first getting up. A minor amount doesn't mess up my sleep very much, too much caffeine can sometimes make my peripheral vision a little blurry... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted January 6, 2021 Does anyone know if microwaving coffee or tea destroys some of their properties? (seems like it could) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted January 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, old3bob said: Does anyone know if microwaving coffee or tea destroys some of their properties? (seems like it could) I'd guess some but not necessarily a whole lot, especially if it wasn't nuked to boiling. in my unresearched opinion using freshly roasted beans, grinding your own just before use, using closer to whole leaf teas.. keeping water less then boiling, all help to keep micro-nutrients more intact. A Whole Foods near me used to have a roaster and could pick up freshly roasted beans. Sadly they're not doing it any longer. I drink dark roast and that tends to have less caffeine than lighter ones. I make it w/ a french press which trends to give a fuller more robust drink, especially now that I'm using the Hoffman method which takes 10 minutes versus 3 or 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 7, 2021 I was doing some research into Modafinal lately . Someone I know got some and took it, their descriptions where rather amazing . It dos seem relevant that is is given to astronauts and fighter jet pilots ; tasks that take instant reactions, being able to see the big picture , and make 'super-intelligent' fast and right decisions . In short, its touted as a ' cognitive enhancer' . So I looked into the research done on claimed cognitive enhancers or 'Nootropics' ( substances that claim to improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, ) . Most natural 'nootopics' show no cognition-enhancing effects except in those with certain diseases or vitamin deficiency ..... except caffine . cant see the point of having de coffinated coffee . If it upsets tummy , do what Italians do , a small glass of water immediately after ..... or before , or both . or dont drink it at all if you dont want the caffine ; roasted dandelion root makes an excellent substitute ( get the right brand, some is awful ), brewed , dripped or espressolated (especially with some cardamom and cinnamon ) an is good for the liver . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) I have stopped taking caffeine as it was really explosive to me and way too much stimulation. I bought some Biocoffee with wheatgrass and then some various herbal teas. I will find Modafinal teechino was something I drink too and Pero chicory I dont own a microwave its against my religion Edited January 7, 2021 by sagebrush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbowvein Posted January 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, sagebrush said: teechino was something I drink too and Pero chicory I dont own a microwave its against my religion Do you mean teeccino? I love their tisanes. Sorry to hear you are anti-microwave. I regularly use mine. So handy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted January 7, 2021 are you trying to scare me? because I think you are. maybe its muy own intuition do I need emergency surgery I dont have the counterspace. and I didnt want to eat microwave dinners like amys all the time not healthy but better than fast food. I have to use over and that fine. I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted January 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, rainbowvein said: Do you mean teeccino? yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainbowvein Posted January 7, 2021 Heck no, not trying to scare you. OK? Trooth that it takes up space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, sagebrush said: I have stopped taking caffeine as it was really explosive to me and way too much stimulation. I bought some Biocoffee with wheatgrass and then some various herbal teas. I will find Modafinal teechino was something I drink too and Pero chicory I dont own a microwave its against my religion Find its averse side effects first Food and Drug Administration received six cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions associated with modafinil, including erythema multiforme (EM), Spoiler Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), Spoiler toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) Spoiler , and DRESS syndrome, Spoiler involving adult and pediatric patients. yeah ... maybe just try the TCM remedy ? Edited January 7, 2021 by Nungali polite request from fellow Daobum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, sagebrush said: are you trying to scare me? because I think you are. maybe its muy own intuition do I need emergency surgery ... Spoiler Edited January 7, 2021 by Nungali Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
