Tag: Peak effect

Caffeine is absorbed into the bloodstream within 45 minutes of ingestion for 99% of people, though the full effects vary widely. For a 200 mg dose, the onset of feeling the kick-in can range from as little as 15 minutes to as long as an hour, influenced by numerous personal factors.

According to the National Institutes of Health, caffeine is rapidly and almost completely absorbed within an hour after ingestion. This raises a key question for many daily drinkers: **does chugging coffee make it work faster**? The answer lies not in the speed of consumption, but in the biological process of absorption.