Cut back on coffee and limited myself to 2 cups in the morning for the last week or so. Usually, 3 bags of coffee would last me a week. Barely. I've been on the same one for over a week now...
 
Obviously I did have to find a substitute.
 
I've quickly become addicted to Earl Grey - I have to be careful with this one, I could drink gallons.
I also enjoy 1 or 2 cups of green tea.
And herbal tea later in the evening. 
 
Incidentally... Recently, I started waking up w/ a light headache every morning - which is weird because I very rarely suffer from headaches. I soon realized that this might be related to the allergy season here in the desert. So when we went to the grocery, out of curiosity, I grabbed this herbal tea called Sleepytime Sinus Soother.
 
I am not one to put much faith in natural medicine and herbs and people who claim they can cure cancer w/ baking soda and lemon juice, but since I wanted a bunch of different teas, I bought a box of this one. Well, it might be pure coincidence but it's the second morning I wake up w/o a headache. Same for my wife. Or maybe the allergy season just happens to be through. At any rate, that stuff tastes great, with or without the medicinal benefits.
 
Overall, I'd never thought that cutting back on coffee could make such a difference in the way I feel. My energy levels seems to be much more even throughout the day, and I just seem to feel better and more focused. Which is perfect if I'm to start studying those music theory books. :)
 

 
 

Depending on whether your teas are decaffeinated or has more than you were drinking with your coffee (many teas have MORE caffeine than coffee), it's also possible that that could be causing your light headaches too.   Basically, this is brought on by some significant change in your caffeine intake (though usually caused by caffeine deprivation).  They should go away as your body adjusts to the new levels.  Just make sure you're also drinking plenty of water. 

craigb
Depending on whether your teas are decaffeinated or has more than you were drinking with your coffee (many teas have MORE caffeine than coffee), it's also possible that that could be causing your light headaches too.   Basically, this is brought on by some significant change in your caffeine intake (though usually caused by caffeine deprivation).  They should go away as your body adjusts to the new levels.  Just make sure you're also drinking plenty of water. 

Good point, though until a few days ago, I had replaced coffee with green tea and herbal teas exclusively, so, if anything, my caffein intake was at its lowest in years. The deprivation would then have been a likely cause, but since both my wife and I have experienced similar symptoms and she's replaced coffee w/ green tea years ago, I'm inclined to believe that it was likely to be related to pollen. 
 
As for water... I practically drink one of these a day:

 

Another thing you'll notice by cutting back on coffee is that you'll retain more water (since coffee - and apple juice - are diuretics).  A good rule of thumb on how much water to drink is half your body weight in ounces so almost a gallon a day for me!
 
Not sure how you can do it, but just make sure your headaches are really pollen related.  It's rare to get light headaches from those types of allergens.  Usually light headaches tend to come from food allergies and reactions, or breathing something bad (like the chemicals in fresh paint, carpet glue or, worse, carbon monoxide).  Changes in sleep patterns can cause them too (one of the main ways I get them), yet this really goes back to food processing as well since the body's natural pattern is being disrupted.
 
Why do I know any of this?  'Cause I used to have nasty migraine-like headaches which turned out to be mostly food and sleep-habit related.  I had to do a lot of research because, when I had one of the full-blown headaches, I was completely unable to do anything except be in pain for hours (and pain relievers did NOT work - neither did rest which, ironically, made the headaches worse).

Wow, thanks for all the info, Craig. :)
 
One of the reasons I equated the light headache with the time of the season is that it seems related to sinuses - headache might not be totally accurate in this regard - my head felt heavy and congested, more of a discomfort than actual pain. I mean, it's a form of pain I guess, but, you know...
 
 
 
 

I love coffee. Today I bought a box of Twinnings Irish breakfast tea too. I'll tell ya, If I don't drink coffee in the morning I will have a huge headache, but I gave up smoking, drinking and drugs long ago so I feel I've quit enough!

Yep, that's the type of "headache" I'm referring to.  Whenever I feel it start I've begun taking two migraine tablets (just the cheap Equate stuff).  If I get it soon enough, I'm usually fine.  If it's really outdoor allergy related I'll get other symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes (HATE that!) and have to take an allergy medicine instead.  Fortunately, I only get this during June for whatever reason.
 
Just remember that it probably IS sinus related (pressure or constriction of the nasal airways - I get it mostly right above and between my eyes).  That means it could be either a smell or food related (like a lactose intolerance or too much cheese - especially cheddar).  

i don't drink coffee that strong. Usually a half to a third of what some places make it. You get use to it, and I use 3/4 decaf and 1/4 regular coffee.
 
Haven't drank yet through my second 10 ounce glass yet today - 5 hours later. Of course it is lukewarm as usual.
 

Get a mug warmer or a vacuum carafe SpaceAlf!  I have both and they really allow me to enjoy my coffee without having to down it as it gets cold. 
 
 

craigb
Get a mug warmer or a vacuum carafe SpaceAlf!  I have both and they really allow me to enjoy my coffee without having to down it as it gets cold. 
 

Might sound disgusting (my wife thought so) but I never mind my coffee getting cold - I used drink room temperature coffee all the time. 
 
But then, she never got that one of my favorite lunch is an orange w/ a glass of milk - I have that almost every night. In fact, pretty much everybody seems to think it's gross. To me, it's a match made in heaven. Go figure...