Should You Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?

Riiiinnnng, riiiinnng. The sound of the doorbell ringing multiple times startled Annie and LJ awake.

“Stay here,” said LJ as he got out of bed.

As he left the bedroom, Annie grabbed her phone, turned on the video and audio features, waited until she heard him approaching the front door, and followed him.

LJ opened the door to find Ted, their next-door neighbor, waving a coffee cup. “Did I wake you up? Sorry, buddy, but I am desperate for coffee. I’m in the doghouse because I forgot to pick it up yesterday. Barb can’t even open her eyes until I put her first cup of coffee in her hand.”

LJ chuckled, “come on in, and we’ll get it going for you.”

“I’ll grind the beans, sweetheart,” said a sleepy and relieved Annie.

“Ok, thanks, babes. Ted, let’s hang out in the kitchen while we’re waiting.”

The trio walked into the kitchen, bathed in the morning sun’s warm glow, giving it an inviting appearance.

“I really appreciate you all helping me out. I’ve told Barb many times over the years that she shouldn’t drink coffee on an empty stomach since it seems to give her indigestion, but she’s a diehard fan and insists she’s not experiencing any stomach upset,” said Ted as he settled on the kitchen bar stool.