Big Coffee
15 JUNE 2026I walked by a Starbucks the other day, and I was curious as to how many people drink coffee or consume caffeine. I was shocked to find that 85% of the US population consumes caffeine regularly.
I’ve never really liked caffeine, and so I’m in the minority here. The last time I had caffeine was 30 years ago in graduate school.
Now is coffee healthy or not? No one really knows. The research is unclear, but perhaps that’s due to the role of Big Coffee on the research funding.
Still, I find it hard to believe that caffeine is truly health-promoting. One clue is that it’s not recommended for children. Therefore, it may not be that great for adults either.