I am curious to know more about why people would want to stop having caffeine unless they specifically don't tolerate it well for some reason. I do understand why some people would want to drink _less_ coffee though, it is easy to go overboard.
I used to drink 3-5 cups per day, but over time I just found I didn't like the taste of our office coffee and so started having less of it. My life didn't really change, I still supplement my caffeine intake with other things (though not to the extent of 5 cups per day). Now I drink around one cup per day plus take a caffeine supplement when needed, or an energy drink with caffeine (I don't really restrict myself but it ends up being max 1 capsule per day). Whenever I drink coffee and plan on being productive vs just for the sake of enjoying the taste I also take L-Theanine at the same time, they seem to go well together.
For me the reason is simple: Panic attacks. Doc told me to cut out any caffeine since the increased heart rate triggered attacks. I got it under control again but still haven't touched caffeine. I miss coffee a lot, I was a lot more productive with some caffeine in my body.
I have a similar cause-effect with caffeine. I can drink a coffee in the morning before 10am and feel great because I’m still somewhat asleep - but an afternoon coffee is too much and overstimulates me. I find that alcohol can have a similar effect too!
I used to drink 3-5 cups per day, but over time I just found I didn't like the taste of our office coffee and so started having less of it. My life didn't really change, I still supplement my caffeine intake with other things (though not to the extent of 5 cups per day). Now I drink around one cup per day plus take a caffeine supplement when needed, or an energy drink with caffeine (I don't really restrict myself but it ends up being max 1 capsule per day). Whenever I drink coffee and plan on being productive vs just for the sake of enjoying the taste I also take L-Theanine at the same time, they seem to go well together.