What Is a Coffee Nap? | Sleep Foundation
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Are you tired of feeling sluggish in the mid-afternoon? A coffee nap after lunch might do the trick. Learn more about coffee naps and why they work.
What Is a Coffee Nap? Skip to content 10% off Home Sleep Tests ADVERTISEMENT Ads on our site helps support our mission to improve sleep health. Sleep Foundation doesn't endorse third-party products or services. Policy How Coffee Naps Work Are Coffee Naps Effective? How to Take a Coffee Nap Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee Naps Key Takeaways A coffee nap involves drinking coffee and immediately taking a short nap to increase the following effects on alertness. A nap lasting around 15-20 minutes should give the caffeine necessary time to kick in. Coffee naps can be particularly beneficial
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