Coffee is one of the most consumed and most popular drinks in the world. The drink, which comes from the plant Coffea arabica and C. Canephora, has spread all over the world and today is part of the everyday life of many people, regardless of age, gender and place of residence. With the modernization of production, the types of beverages have expanded significantly, so today coffee as a beverage can be consumed in its simplest form, as black coffee without additives, and there are also coffees with additives that improve the taste of the beverage. In addition, today there are many different methods of coffee preparation, adapted to the different tastes of consumers. Coffee as a beverage is not only popular because of its taste and affordability, but also for other characteristics, such as its positive effect on a person's health. Coffee can support brain and liver health, improve weight control, support heart health and reduce symptoms of depression. Although the possible health benefits of coffee are numerous and are still being researched, it is known that coffee raises energy levels, helps with awakening and with tasks that require maintaining focus and concentration, which is why it is often popular with the younger population, such as students. In this paper, the perception of the influence of coffee on learning and motivation among students of the University of Zagreb was investigated, and their opinions and attitudes about the influence of coffee on concentration, awakening, and students' knowledge about the health benefits of coffee were examined. The results of a survey of 315 students showed that students regularly consume coffee on a daily and weekly basis and that they have positive opinions about the impact of coffee on maintaining concentration and helping with learning. However, they do not believe that coffee has a great impact on their academic performance. They are also ready to give up coffee if it would have a bad effect on their health, and they believe that regular consumption of coffee in larger doses can have a negative impact on an individual's health.