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Coffee acts as a mood booster

Coffee… this magical drink that can make your day brighter, happier and full of joy…

I think there is not a general agreement on the question if coffee is an aphrodisiac, sedative or just a general upper. In my daily routine I tend to start everyday with coffee, and while I’m preparing it, I’m only focused on the process itself. I like my first coffee to be enjoyed in the silence of the morning, although when the kids are awake it’s not entirely possible.

Aphrodisiac?
I don’t think that coffee can act as an aphrodisiac. Maybe, for some people it has this feature, but in reality it’s maybe only due to personal feelings, not the drink and chemical ingredients themselves.

Sedative?
There are some medical researches around that claim the coffee makes you more sleepy and improves sleep, at first. As soon as I know caffeine needs a bit of time to reach the nerve system of the human body, but this occurs a bit later. Maybe the act of joy when you drink coffee makes you feel good and this eventually results in a peacefulness and sleepiness, but! The coffee you drink has to be tasty, complex and delightful. I think cheaper coffees around the market would not work so…

A general upper?
Hell yeah! This is the answer from my POV. The act of preparing coffee, searching for a better technique and taste and enjoying it after that is the thing that lights up my day. I keep on finding different layers of flavor even with the same coffee variety I’m enjoying every days. After I finish my cup, I already think of the next one and the complex aftertaste remind me of the tasty experience. I can spend 10 or more minutes just to be sure my espresso shot will taste great and this time is not wasted. It’s just a part of the general mood boosting. And of course, the act of taking great photos make me enjoy coffee even more.

Coffee is ancestral magic

Source of own image taken with my phone

Undoubtedly, coffee is such a versatile beverage that for many people it can mean something different, hence, for some it is a kind of stimulant, for others it can even become an aphrodisiac, but for me in particular, it is ancestral magic.

Now you may be wondering how ancestral magic? Well yes, coffee is a magical beverage that the inhabitants of America carry in our blood, unfortunately the human memory is quite short and very few are able to scrutinize in history beyond the mandatory references of school, but believe it or not, the rest of the world knew coffee, only after the arrival of Columbus to these lands of grace, where our primitive inhabitants consumed and worshiped coffee along with corn, as a gift from the gods.

For the ancient American civilizations coffee had magic and not of any kind, I am talking about an essence so powerful that it came directly from the hand of the gods themselves, having the ability to heal, feed the spirit, generate and even see the future, but to understand how important coffee is in my life today is not necessary to go back to such distant scenarios, it is something that I can demonstrate intuitively, without the need for science, just giving the statement of our indigenous culture as true Coffee is magic!

In my case, I must say that it is not only my faithful companion when I wake up but also throughout the day, when it inspires me and keeps me attentive to develop all the activities of my life, especially has a strong influence on me when I sit down to write, I must say with absolute conviction that coffee has always become the creative engine that drives the letters of each of the stories I have created as a writer. And what about you, is coffee magic for you?

My 1st thought was to say: 'All this and much more!' -- but actually I am not sure if it is sedative and it doesnt work as afrodisiac (for me peculiar). My guess: coffee works as stimulator -- and being over-stimulated, being extra-stimulated, the nervous system makes a move in the opposite direction - i.e. sedation, drowsiness, etc. so .... you should not drink coffee instead of a sleeping pill :) although, of course, such an effect can also be obtained...

I think coffee is a stimulant, and therefore (of course) a general upper! it rewards us, and causes a conditioned reflex/addiction, so that the smell of ground coffee itself (of course, I'm talking about freshly ground coffee!) -- can raise the mood, and promises an imminent stimulating effect... one (mentally) is already starting to get everything that they know coffee promises them.

My humble thoughts are accompanied by a photo of the jezzwa that provides freshly brewed coffee to me and my wife. (Clickable!)

Coffee is definitely not a sedative. The first time I had a "proper" espresso shot (up until then I lived in the dark era of instant coffee) was before my first Anatomy semester final. I didn't sleep the whole night and after I was done with the exam next day at noon, I was still jittery enough to go play a game of football with friend LMAO!

Coffee as an aphrodisiac is an interesting thought haha. Never thought of it that way but now that I think about it, people often "ask people out" for coffee first and then move further. Why is that? I don't know. Maybe not a straight out aphrodisiac, maybe sets the tone for something hot and spicy later...? Who knows 😉 But coffee definitely is a general upper! Maybe this is why people ask each other out for coffee first - to set a nice, elevated mood to build a platform on.

Even the mere thought of having coffee at home, or going to a favorite café for a latte will have me excited and in anticipation of the cuppa! So yeah, definitely an upper for me! I don't have a proper image to describe my stance, but this gif comes pretty close hehe!

Although coffee has been a source of inspiration for many years in diverse cultures, it is far from being a sedative; on the contrary, it is a transmitter of energy that it gives to those who consume it. The latter creates an irremediable addiction to be wrapped by its mystical charms, which provides antioxidants, greater concentration and a rich taste in the mouth.
I have met many compulsive coffee drinkers who consume more than 20 cups a day and I do not believe that our beloved beverage is an aphrodisiac since they would be in trouble if it were or simply would not leave their room with their partners. Now, the combination of coffee with other foods can be an aphrodisiac trigger, such is the case of chocolate. For my own account I have been able to prove it, that it awakens the senses and much more😈.

Have you ever added chocolate to your coffee 😉?

https://ecency.com/hive-152524/@yelimarin/a-delicious-and-energizing-coffee
Hello friends, here I share with you my point of view about what coffee represents for me, today was an example of this where I could see how it gives me a boost of energy.

For me, coffee is undoubtedly a general upper.
If I'm tired, give me a coffee.
If I'm down and sad, give me a coffee and I'll cheer up a little and I'll cheer up even more if you give it to me with a piece of chocolate LOL
If I'm in a bad mood, give me a coffee to put a smile on my face :) And if I'm in a good mood, give me a coffee too hehe
If I need to solve an issue, give me a coffee to think better

A sedative? no. Not at all!
But there are those who say that can't sleep if they drink coffee at night or in the afternoon. I can drink coffee at any time. In fact, I'm having one right now, before going to bed and I still will sleep like a baby.

Aphrodisiac? I never thought of it that way, but a coffee and a good conversation with the right person can set the mood for something more like I read in one of the comments, hehe.

Cheers! ☕️

I remember taking a picture but i deleted it so I'm going to substitute with this picture from pexels and hope it works...

See. I am not a regular coffee person. I have my moods and coffee can be one of them.

Coffee is an all rounder

There are times I take coffee and don't make it ten minutes before I nod off but even before that, coffee gets my muscles to relax and unwind. In the morning, when I do happen to take coffee and feel that rush, it is always an out of the world experience. I am honestly not exaggerating. I remember drinking coffee three times a day, 7 days a week and it showed on my eyebags. LOL
But soon, when I'd drink coffee, I'd nod off. I started avoiding it because drinking coffee became a means to go to bed.

Coffee means different things to a lot of people. A lady whose from here but moved to Australia told me that coffee reminds her of home. To me, coffee just means I am okay. I don't know about it being an aphrodisiac but it damn right knocks me to sleep sometimes and other times, I'm wide awake; thinking about my life.

Some people can drink a cup of coffee and go right to sleep... Some people like me! However, it is not the coffee that sedates me, but perhaps does relax my body. Coffee, love, bounty, happiness. My cup tells me how beautiful life is! Coffee is very relaxing.

An aphrodisiac? I think so. In the days before my son was born, my husband and I would have coffee in bed whenever possible. The aroma and joy of a warm mug when you don't have to leave the house is compelling, especially when you are with someone who is wonderful. These days, it is coffee my husband brings home when he wants to woo me. Flowers are nice, coffee is king!

Ultimately though, I must classify coffee as a general upper in my world. This is because it is good for turning all sorts of situations around! A sad friend? A warm mug and a listening ear will do wonders. Having a rough day? Coffee will give you the strength you need. Want to celebrate and share some cake? Well, don't forget the joe! Coffee is the upper that works anywhere, at least if you ask me 😁!

My photo is from my morning coffee, I am visiting a friend who has THE BEST coffee! Her son lives in Colombia, and brought her locally grown coffee when he last visited! Of course, I had to pluck this mug to hold it. Too funny 😂 Cheers to all my coffee lovers 💕

Montage made from Photo by Ravi Palwe on Unsplash
and Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Um... coffee isn't any of those things around here (okay it is a bit, but I'll get to that a bit later).

Around here... coffee is a staple food. A necessity. A nutrient. Part of a daily diet. A Personal Assistant. A life coach. A fitness coach. A best friend and mother's liddle helper. Lifeblood. You officially need to lie down and get some rest because I'm not even keeping you awake anymore so now you knowdometer.

I guess that would make it an upper, huh? And I have read, somewhere, that it gives you a decent Dopamine hit. A good shot of coffee.

I once sold an iPad for a hundred South African bucks because hard times and no coffee. True story and I have the Chapter almost third edited.

Coffee at 12 Step meetings was a well known inside joke. The scramble to the coffee at break time. The hours of endless coffee and cigarettes at social get togethers after and in between meetings. Us newly sober people getting our kicks any way we could. Coffee was the bridge to a new way of life in many, many ways.

It's also rocket fuel for a busy, working solo mama.

Although it makes me talk too much. ^{can you tell?}

A sedative. Are you kidding me?

I meet people who are able to sleep after an Espresso and I doubt they're even human. But I hear it does that to some people. How even? @mdosev makes some interesting points about research and that it's all about timing. I can understand that.

Makes sense. Life in general seems to be about timing quite a bit. So now I know the effects of coffee are as well. Thanks for that! I learn something new every day on Hive. Usually more than one something.

An Aphrodisiac. Really? Who knew, @chacald.dcymt ? (See? More than one something new and I haven't even read all the comments yet) You're hilarious and you and your hubby sound wonderful together. :D

I'd say nope. I'd say being as relaxed as possible is the best aphrodisiac by far and coffee is a marvelous upper. For me. Perhaps for those are they even humans (?), that it works as a sedative for. Or if you make the move before the caffeine kicks in, just maybe, since I've been recently enlightened. If you add chocolate. And peanuts too now. Or if you mix them all together and pour them over someone possibly. That could work. Because Yum. Yeah... that could work.

And now I'm going to be rolling this around in my head for the next couple of days, so thanks for the initiative and the inspiration to write about something completely different. I'll probably also have to share coffee, chocolate, peanuts and good timing with people I meet on the road now too. I mean... it makes for interesting conversation for sure.

*salutes to coffee and the 12 Steppers. 😁 "Never forget the first step" ^{Shout Out - Sekou Sundiata}
 

On first thought one would say that coffee is a general upper. However upon further consideration, I think there is more to coffee than meets the eyes. I actually know someone who can drink the strongest coffee and still falls asleep. However, I know you will agree that for the majority this is definitely not the case. Coffee is not often used to induce sleep or calm anyone but the exact opposite. Coffee is frequently consumed as an upper because of its caffeine content. Hence, one can consume this legal drug which is socially acceptable.

Coffee titillates the central nervous system and I guess that titillate is a great adjective to describe its aphrodisiac effect. Coffee increases the level of dopamine - pleasure hormone- in the system. I am now thinking of the people who are drinking coffee all day – hmmm – is it for the upper or aphrodisiac effect or both?

It seems a cup of joe can be an aphrodisiac, sedative and an upper. Coffee is certainly a versatile drink – there is something in it for everyone. Just look at it – it’s a sexy drink afterall!

I have had this post opened for a few days and only just reacted and now I notice that it is closed. I understand that I am no longer elible for prizes but I hope it is ok to leave my comment. Apologies