I would agree with you if they made caffeine pills in a range of doses. Though admittedly it’s been a while since I’ve looked into caffeine pills, I don’t remember seeing anything that less than 200mg of caffeine per dose. Which is a fairly high dose. Most energy drinks contain a little more than half of that.
This also ignores the fact that for a lot of people the act of preparing and drinking their beverage of choice is part of their daily morning preparation. That morning ritual is part of good sleep hygiene as it helps you transition into being awake and alert for the day.
Plus there are other health benefits to drinking coffee or tea that you don’t get from the caffeine alone.
For coffee: lower risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and type-2 diabetes. As well as lower risks for a handful of degenerative neurological disorders.
I would agree with you if they made caffeine pills in a range of doses. Though admittedly it’s been a while since I’ve looked into caffeine pills, I don’t remember seeing anything that less than 200mg of caffeine per dose. Which is a fairly high dose. Most energy drinks contain a little more than half of that.
This also ignores the fact that for a lot of people the act of preparing and drinking their beverage of choice is part of their daily morning preparation. That morning ritual is part of good sleep hygiene as it helps you transition into being awake and alert for the day.
Plus there are other health benefits to drinking coffee or tea that you don’t get from the caffeine alone.
Like what?
For coffee: lower risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and type-2 diabetes. As well as lower risks for a handful of degenerative neurological disorders.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you
For tea: lower risks of some cancers, better regulation of blood sugar, and improved sleep quality.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/tea-health-benefits
Both also offer benefits to alertness and cognitive function, though that benefit seems to primarily stem from caffeine.