One's relationship with their morning coffee is determined by a number of things. For me, I've never been a morning person, actually the very opposite. The only thing that made waking up bearable was a strong almond cappuccino, on an empty stomach, immediately after rolling out of bed.

This worked for a couple of years, got me through uni, but then I realised it was affecting my sleep, my afternoon productivity, and my gut. I'm no scientist or wellness guru, but I can tell you what worked for me, which will hopefully work for you too.

The breakup

Breaking up with coffee is no easy feat. It's addictive, constantly around, always hanging out with your friends, and usually still lingering around your ex. Worse, it's annoyingly attractive.

But there was one thing that made it an easy choice for me: coffee was never built to last, and it was never going to be as satisfying as my morning matcha. In layman's terms, coffee is that Sunday afternoon slump after a big weekend, the bad decisions creeping back in. Matcha, on the other hand, is the comfort show you always come back to (mine's Friends), or the best friend who shows up when you're battling the Sunday scaries.

The comparison

The verdict was pretty clear, so I'll lay it out nice and easy for you.

So if you're thinking about making the switch from coffee to matcha, consider this your sign.

Until my next questionable idea.