an open letter to lorelai gilmore

i know, writing letters to a nostalgic fictional character feels very "dear diary," but we need to talk about something extremely important: low-caffeine coffee. specifically, half-caff coffee. yes, you read that right—half-caff. the hybrid drink that’s part regular coffee, part decaf. i can already feel you slam your mind shut, but follow me for sec.

listen, i’m not here to get you to switch to decaf. we would never. we all know caffeine is your superpower, but have you noticed lately that your coffee habit has reached "i’m jittery and even i can’t keep up with my talking" levels? you’re riding the caffeine rollercoaster 24/7.

that’s where half-caff coffee comes in. it’s a compromise: you still get the flavor and a decent caffeine kick, but without sending your heart into overdrive. switching to half-caff could be a game-changer—kind of like how Pop-Tarts (!!!!) are a breakfast and dessert in one package. you get the best of both worlds!

the beauty of half-caff is that it gives you enough caffeine to stay sharp, keep the witty banter rolling, and not feel like a zombie. But it also helps you avoid that heart-palpitating, "i can’t feel my face" moment by cutting the caffeine in half.

the benefits of half-caff coffee? more sleep, less crashing by 4pm, and still satisfying that deep, burning love you have for the taste of real coffee. so why not give half-caff a try? Think of it as coffee with training wheels—it’s still coffee, just with a little balance. luke can easily sneak in some half-caff coffee, and you won’t even notice the difference.

half-caff can be your secret weapon—a way to still be Lorelai Gilmore: Coffee Queen, but with a side of sanity. you’ll get all the benefits of half-caff coffee without sacrificing the joy of sipping on your beloved brew. who knows, you might even get a full night’s sleep out of the deal! give it a half-shot, and let’s see how it feels to live in the wonderful middle ground of caffeine heaven.