Do you have the habit of drinking water after having a cup of coffee?

Coffee - A cup of coffee
@smilyn (2967)
United States
September 29, 2008 12:51pm CST
I do..Actually I never know that I drink water immediately after having a cup of coffee. Just yesterday one of my friends pointed this to me. She had been noticing this many times and just commented on it. Only then I found that I have this habit..I do not know why I drink water immediately. I think it could be to remove the bitter taste of coffee..Do you have the habit of drinking water after having a cup of coffee?
5 responses
sirrob
@sirrob (4108)
• Philippines
29 Sep 08
i believe it is your body's defense mechanism telling you not to dehydrate yourself. we must know that caffeine is diuretics and most of us don't know about it and some unconsciously drank water because they felt thirsty and have the urge to drink and in your case you have also a valid reason for doing so.
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smilyn
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
4 Oct 08
I think you are absolutely right. I never drink more than 2 cups of coffee. Because I don't like to. oh..Is that my body do not prefer to have coffee at all?
sirrob
@sirrob (4108)
• Philippines
4 Oct 08
not exactly, your body just want to balance what you have taken into.
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savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
29 Sep 08
I drink a lot of water, and after I drink coffee my mouth is often dry, maybe yours is also and that causes you to drink water,or it could just be a habit.
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smilyn
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
4 Oct 08
I too can understand now that the body may be dehydrating when we drink coffee. So I think that I drink water automatically.
zandi458
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
29 Sep 08
Yes I do drink water after drinking coffee but not habitual. Only when the coffee is too sweet or bitter. Drinking too much liquid will make my stomach bloat. I prefer not to immediately drink water after a cup of coffee.
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smilyn
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
4 Oct 08
yes, when the coffee is bitter or so sweet, it is always better to drink some water to get rid of thr taste.
bbsr13
@bbsr13 (4196)
• India
29 Sep 08
Hello,Smily! We drink water before drinking coffee or tea because hot drinks may effect the digestive system.thanx.
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smilyn
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
4 Oct 08
You have given a good information..thanks.
baileycows
@baileycows (3665)
• United States
29 Sep 08
No I don't. In fact coffee is about all I drink all day. I know unhealthy, but still I love it.
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smilyn
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
4 Oct 08
Yes, we all know coffee is not a healthy drink. But still we cannot resist the urge to have a cup.