The is-coffee-good-for-you debate is constantly going back and forth, making us question whether we should be stopping for a morning cup of joe or cutting out the caffeine altogether.

But thanks to the latest report from the Harvard University, we’ve put the kettle on, ready to indulge in our third – and final – cup of the day.

The report published yesterday concluded that three cups a day was the magic number, as coffee consumption can significantly elongate your life, lowering the risk of dying from heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a correlation between drinking coffee and a lower suicide rate. Previous studies have also demonstrated that drinking coffee can lower your risk of stroke and depression, too.

Want to live longer? Three cups of coffee a day might be the answer