Caffeine has benefits, but increasing creativity is not one of them
Caffeine increases the ability to focus and problem solve, but a new study by a University of Arkansas researcher indicates it doesn’t stimulate creativity.
Source: Caffeine Boosts Problem-Solving Ability but Not Creativity, Study Indicates | University of Arkansas
The stereotypical image of the author writing in the local coffeeshop fueled by coffee and scones may help with focusing on the task at hand, but not necessarily with being creative.