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I like coffee, and especially if I’m having a special dessert at night, or if it’s a little chilly, I sometimes like a cup of coffee in the evening. But as I’ve gotten older, my body is more sensitive to caffeine. Please tell me that I’m not the only one who has gotten a poor night’s sleep because of a strong decaf latte enjoyed during a night out?
When I heard about Counting Sheep Coffee — the decaf coffee that also contains valerian root, I wanted to try it out. I’ve heard several friends mention valerian root to be an effective sleep aid, but I hadn’t tried it yet. This seemed to be the perfect opportunity.
I was sent ground coffee as well as K-cups. I think the K-cup is usually going to be the perfect delivery vehicle, because you are likely just drinking one cup. This weekend, I encouraged my husband to join me in a cup as we ate my daughter’s birthday cupcakes, so I used the ground coffee to make half a pot for us to share.
He was skeptical. He’s been burned as well, lying in bed, sleepless, after drinking caffeine (or responding to decaf) as well.
I liked the flavor. I was a little concerned that the herbal additive would give it a flavor, but it didn’t. I like a bold coffee, and this delivered. I think I actually made it a little too strong, which sometimes turns a pot totally bitter, and this didn’t, although next time I will add a little less coffee.
I was actually slightly worried that we’d zonk out before we wanted to, since we drank it while we were finishing up a movie. We didn’t, but I wound down nicely, and when it was time to go to sleep, I drifted off quickly and easily, and even more important — I stayed asleep. I have taken sleep aids before which caused me to awaken at 4:30 or 5am. I don’t mind waking up early, but not THAT early.
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Do you enjoy an evening cup of coffee or occasionally take a sleep aid? I loved combining the two and hopefully you will too.
I Love my Coffee even at night!
I enjoy coffee anytime including in the evening. I do not take sleep aids but maybe should
I sometimes enjoy late coffee if it’s decaf, but try to avoid sleep aids if I can
I don’t usually drink coffee at night.
i love coffee. i never take a sleep aid but i do have trouble falling asleep at times.
I do enjoy an evening cup of coffee, but it usually doesn’t affect my sleep.
Sometimes I need something for sleep.
I love an evening cup of coffee, I find it relaxing
I usually don’t drink coffee in the evening!
Coffee is delightful after dinner. It doesn’t bother my sleep pattern. I do have trouble sleeping sometimes if I have something on my mind.
an evening cup of coffee… ? Yes Please…. Sleep just fine
Coffee at night.
Yes, I sometimes drink coffee at night but always need a sleep aid.
I love coffee at night, and if I really need to, I’ll take melatonin to get sleep.
No coffee, but I have taken Melatonin!
I sometimes drink coffee in the evening.
I don’t but my boyfriend drinks a cup of coffee before heading to bed. It helps him fall asleep 🙂
I love coffee anytime! I only use sleep aids when traveling or when I’m really stressed out.
I may have an herbal tea…I have to avoid coffee at night or I’m up at 3 am baking!
I usually drink coffee a little too late, like late afternoon. Coffee at night has happened before!
I would love to drink coffee before bed but I am always afraid of not being able to fall asleep.
Any time is a good time for coffee
I usually have an evening cup of coffee but it doesn’t affect my sleep
I love coffee in the evening.
I enjoy an evening cup of coffee.
i love a cup in the evenings
Sometimes I like coffee at night.
Both – I always have coffee in my hand. And sometimes due to arthritis have to take a sleep aid.
Sometimes have an evening cup.
I have one cup of coffee in the morning. I can’t drink it at night 🙂
I enjoy a cup of coffee before going to bed.
I do you enjoy an evening cup of coffee!
I usually enjoy my coffee in the early mornings.
I enjoy drinking coffee any time of day but usually drink it first thing in the morning and again of a night. As a insomniac I normally do have to take a sleep aid to go to sleep of a night.
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An evening coffee is fine for me.
I do occasionally take a sleep aid, but only valerian. I do not have coffee at night, because I never met a yummy decaf…lol. I would like to though!
Many evenings we curl up together on the couch with dessert & a cup of coffee. Sometimes we do decaf, but really it doesn’t affect our sleeping. I haven’t needed sleep aids since I became a mommy, but depended on them in my 20’s!
I do like having a cup of coffee after dinner.
I enjoy an evening cup of coffee.
I do drink coffee in the evenings once in a while. I take sleep medications to sleep so the coffee isn’t a problem.
I take prescription sleep aid to help me sleep.
I do not drink coffee at night and I do once in a while have trouble sleeping so take something, usually something natural to help me get to sleep.
I occasionally have an evening cup of decaf coffee.
I rarely enjoy an evening cup of coffee & alcohol is about the only sleep aid I have used.
never have any problems with sleeping and coffee – drink it all the time! It’s great at bed time – calms me down.
For health reason, I gave up caffeine a couple of years ago. But before that, I stopped drinking coffee in the evening, not because it kept me awake but because it gave me indigestion.
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I love coffee but only drink it in the morning because of sleep issues. I do take a sleep medication to help me fall asleep and stay asleep. This would be the best of both worlds!
Would have to say that an evening with coffee
I always have an evening cup of coffee
I DO enjoy a cup (or two) of coffee in the evening and I DO take a sleep aid in the evening (non-prescription). I have a LOT of trouble sleeping at night and wonder if this Valarian Root would work for me!
I work night shift – so I drink coffee all night long and sleep fine during the day!
I drink coffee in the evening
I can only drink herbal tea at night or I don’t sleep.
I have a cup of coffee ever evening
I generally stay away from coffee in the evening so it won’t keep me awake, but would love to be able to have one some nights 🙂
Neither for me.
I drink evening coffee and other times I take a sleep aid.
I enjoy an evening cup of coffee
yes and yes! i love my coffee but i do take something to sleep
I love having my nightly cup of coffee! It helps me calm and relax before bed!
I love an occasional cup of coffee especial when it is could outside.
I love an evening cup of coffee. It doesn’t affect my sleep 😉
Yes both I always have a hard time sleeping at night
I usually have to take some sort of sleep aid to relax and get to sleep. I enjoy drinking iced coffee from time to time.
I drink decaf in the evening and do not take sleep aids.
occasionally I take a sleep aid.
I have coffee in the evenings all the time…I don’t ever need a sleep aid to get to sleep.
Yes I have coffee in the evening – it doesn’t disturb my sleep.
thank you
My hubby loves a cup of coffee at night before bed.
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i never drink coffee at night & i dont take sleep aids
Definitely no sleep aids. Yes, I do drink coffee at night.
I do not drink any coffee past about 5pm because it keeps me awake. I have tried sleep aids but then I feel groggy in the morning
I occasionally have to take a sleep aid, so I don’t drink coffee before bed.
I occasionally have coffee in the evening and do not take sleep aids.
I don’t drink coffee, my husband does rarely.
I can drink decaf in the evening!
I love drinking coffee at night… just finished my evening cup, actually!
I love coffee at every time of the day
I use sleep aids every night.
I love having a cup of coffee on a cold night or with dessert, but I sometimes pass because I don’t want to have a hard time falling asleep. I’d Love to try Counting Sheep coffee.
I sometimes take a PM sleep aid or a Benadryl.
I enjoy coffee at almost any time, although I try not to drink it past 4 p.m.
I usually have Chamomile tea if I have trouble resting.
I have a medical condition making it difficult to sleep, so I use a sleep aid every night.
I enjoy coffee all day. I really do like to drink it at night.
No evening coffee but I will drink one in the afternoon to wake me up haha
I rarely have an evening cup of coffee
I love coffee anytime but yes sometimes it does mess with sleeping
I do both so this would be great!
sleep aid sometimes i could never drink coffee at night
I could have used one of these last night! I was up too late and too stressed to sleep!
I keep odd hours and drink coffee all night long, but never decaf.
I’ve never taken a sleep aid, I am a pretty good sleeper. Sometimes we have coffee if we are out, but normally not at night at home.
I love Counting Sheep coffee. I don’t take sleep aids. It is the full body richness and flavour that appeals to me. I am constantly trying new decafs looking for the ultimate. I believe with Counting Sheep I have found it!
I drink coffee all day long!
I love my coffee, and I also have been prescribed sleep aids in the past, and have recently tried melatonin to help my sleeping habits. Would love to try this.
Sometimes, yes, since I tend to stay up after the kids are all in bed and asleep so I can tidy up, wash dishes, check email and social media, etc.
No I rarely have coffee in the evening but would love to try this out
I like to drink coffee but don’t normally take sleep aids. Thanks.
I can’t sleep without a sleep aid unfortunately
I use Calms Forte if I need something for sleep. I don’t drink coffee after noon.
I need a second cup of coffee in the evening!
I love having coffee at night…I usually can’t go to sleep though for hours! This is the answer to my prayers!!! AWESOME!!
I enjoy an evening cup of coffee.
I usually have the coffee when I cant sleep,,so yes to both questions
I can’t drink coffee at night, it keeps me up!
I have a wake-up coffee each morning. Late day I have herbal tea.
I have been know to enjoy an occasional cup of coffee in the evening but like you find myself feeling the effects of the caffeine long into the night.
I have a pot on all day long. I’m actually teased by my family for drinking coffee all day and night. I enjoy a cup before bed too.
Yes, I have that evening cup of coffee!
I usually have a relaxing herbal tea…but this sounds perfect
I love my coffee! I use melatonin every now and then if I can’t sleep.
We do sometimes drink coffee in the evening.
I enjoy a cup of coffee at morning, afternoon and evening time. Its totally relaxing!
I love coffee, although if it’s in the evening I drink decaf. I don’t use sleep aids.
I usually have an evening cup of coffee… and sleep just fine 🙂