How To Drink Coffee During Ramadhan
The new moon is upon us, which means Ramadhan is here. Every year, 2 billion muslims participate in the fasting month where they are required to abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.
For muslim coffee drinkers, this might pose a challenge to their daily routine. We all know too well what happens when one is deprived of caffeine, but finding the right time for your caffeine fix during Ramadan can be quite challenging.
Consuming it during the pre-dawn meal, or sahur, might not be the best idea as it can lead to dehydration. Breaking your fast with a cup of coffee is not ideal either since caffeine on an empty stomach can stimulate the gastric and release gastric acid.
Well then, when is the best time to drink coffee during Ramadan? According to nutritionist Dr. Rita, the best time to drink coffee during Ramadhan is between breaking fast and interlude at night.
Dr. Rita Ramayulis from the Indonesian Nutrition Association advised coffee drinkers to consume the beverage when your stomach is better prepared to receive it, which is after you break your fast. It is also advised that you stop drinking an hour or more before you go to sleep, so as not to disrupt your sleeping pattern.
If you feel like you still need that morning coffee during the sahur/pre-dawn meal, it is advisable to reduce your coffee intake and drink plenty of water afterwards. This is because caffeine contains diuretic properties that causes you to urinate more frequently. The last thing we want is for you to be dehydrated during fasting hours.
It is also worth mentioning that preparing your body and mind before Ramadan even begins will tremendously help your coffee-deprivation journey. You may start to gradually reduce your coffee consumption two to three weeks before Ramadan begins, so that your body will adapt to the reduced caffeine intake by the time the fasting month commences.
Another alternative would be to opt for a decaf as all decaffeinated coffee must have at least 97% of the caffeine removed. This will ensure your sleeping routine won't be disrupted.
We hope this article will help you throughout your coffee journey during the holy month.
Wishing all muslims Ramadan Kareem!
(Updated on the 23rd March 2023)
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