Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being A morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up, according to new research. Moderate amounts of caffeine intake — defined as about three cups of coffee or tea a day — were associated with a lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity,

People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.

Compared to non-drinkers, both coffee and tea drinkers had better cardiovascular health outcomes, no matter how many cups they consumed a day. Those who sipped in a moderate amount of caffeine, however, had the least risk of developing multiple morbidities.