For many people in Los Angeles, the day doesn't truly begin until that first cup of coffee. Whether it's grabbing a latte before work in Downtown LA, meeting a client in Beverly Hills, or working remotely from your favorite café in Santa Monica, coffee has become part of everyday life. But there's one question that comes up again and again: "Does coffee dehydrate you?" The short answer is not necessarily. While caffeine has a mild diuretic effect, moderate coffee consumption