Your Favourite Matcha Latte Might Be Messing with Your Sleep

What surprised me wasn't just that caffeine affected my sleep, but how much the specific timing and the type of drink I chose could unexpectedly disrupt my rest. It turns out, my 'cut-off time' needed to be much earlier than I thought. In this video, I share what I learned after repeatedly making the same mistake: drinking strong matcha after lunch and struggling to sleep later that night. We often hear general advice about avoiding caffeine before bedtime, but our bodies can respond very differently. This video explores why paying attention to your own patterns may be more helpful than following general advice. If you think caffeine might be affecting your sleep, you may find it helpful to treat it as a small experiment and notice how different drinks and timings affect you personally. 📝 Sleep diary (Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust): https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/camhs/sel... References: Drake, C., Roehrs, T., Shambroom, J., & Roth, T. (2013). Caffeine effects on sleep taken 0, 3, or 6 hours before going to bed. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 9(11), 1195–1200. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.3170 --- This video is for educational and reflective purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If sleep difficulties are significantly affecting your wellbeing, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional. #sleep #healthpsychologist #sleephygiene #caffeine #matcha #healthbehaviour