For subscribers

There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox

A variety of drinks served at Matcha Thomas in Beacon, New York on Nov 22, 2025. A growing assortment of low- and no-caffeine options at cafes across the country are just as enticing as their stimulating counterparts.

A variety of drinks served at Matcha Thomas in Beacon, New York.

PHOTO: BRYAN ANSELM/NYTIMES

Kendra Vaculin

Follow topic:

NEW YORK – Any time Ms Katherine Howe drank coffee, her side effects would stack up like a midnight WebMD search: jitters, anxiety, acid reflux.

But Ms Howe, a 34-year-old model who lives in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, kept up the habit for years – mostly because she could not find a compelling alternative.

See more on