Good news for your morning latte habit: coffee and tea count toward your daily fluid intake. The old rumor that they dehydrate you has been mostly debunked by science, unless you’re drinking them by the gallon.
So yes, that iced matcha latte at your favorite café? It’s hydrating you, even with the caffeine. Just watch the added sugar—it’s the sweetness that can mess with your body’s hydration balance, not the coffee itself.
And please, let’s ditch the guilt about drinking from plastic bottles. While reusable is best for the planet, the most important thing is that you actually drink water. Progress over perfection, always.
Hydration as Self-Care, Not a Chore
Think of water as a little ritual, like applying your favorite moisturizer or lighting a candle. Start your morning with a tall glass on your nightstand before you even check your phone.
Spice it up with infused water: cucumber and mint, or lemon and frozen raspberries. It turns a boring glass into something visually aesthetic and delicious—basically the water version of a curated Instagram story.
How many oz in a glass of water?
Feeling fancy? Invest in a bottle with time markers or a pretty straw you love. If it makes you smile, you’ll drink more. It’s psychology, not just biology.
