[hidden_sheepman]

I think I care either way, there is something about that cup of hot black coffee while digging into an unsolved problem.

[darthrupert]

Not having to deal with withdrawal is a superb intellectual boost, certainly.

[cardiffspaceman]

I think this is also my opinion. In my own words, when I want to work on a weekend problem, I like to prepare with a latte, which provides a little focus and euphoria. I don't want to have a regular latte habit.

[andyana]

I've recently discovered the joy of a well stocked tea cupboard. I still have a coffee or two a day, but tea has become my go-to this year. I get a new, different box everytime I go to the grocery store.

I was never a fan of flavored coffee, however.

[jrootabega]

Yeah, the ritual of preparing, holding, pausing to drink is a big part of it. It's not just about the caffeine. The same ritual would work with mint tea.

[FractalHQ]

As someone who recently gave up coffee and is trying to replace it with tea- I can confirm this.

[netizen-936824]

That something is likely physical dependence on a substance to get anything done

[Tagbert]

It is, at most, a very mild dependence. Some people do a lot of hand-wringing over the idea that caffeine is a drug, but any negative effects you might expect from a drug are easy to deal with.