> 9 isn't so much.  There was a time I'd have 9 cups before lunch.

That is about what I drink in a day.

> And for what it's worth, it had zero effect on my sleep.  If anything, I
> sleep worse since I've cut down.

I don't drink coffee before bed but I do have coffee with dinner at 6 or 7 PM
and have no problem sleeping.

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