My coffee habit is of the many-cups-a-day variety. In fact, the only (inanimate) thing I love more than a pour-over might be the latest research condoning my caffeine addiction.

According to a new study surrounding coffee drinking and mortality — published in July in The Journal of Nutrition and utilizing data from longitudinal research with over 46,000 U.S. adult participants — low-to-moderate coffee consumption (i.e., one to three cups per day) was associated with a reduced risk of everything from cancer to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. (Catch: To reap the benefits, participants had to drink their coffee black, or with scant amounts of sugar and cream, researchers found.)

And awe-inspiring views? Turns out they’re very good for your health, too — just ask psychology professor Dacher Keltner, author of the bestseller “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.”

Put all that together, and you’ve got an excellent excuse to caffeinate your way through Colorado’s most scenic coffeehouses.

The Coffee Lab wins the grand prize in our scenic-sips competition. Nestled in the historic silver mining town of Gothic, it’s certainly one of Colorado’s most remote cafés, operating inside an 1800s saloon, named, in part, for its on-site research field station, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. The Coffee Lab serves scientists, hikers and mountain bikers alike, at 9,000 feet above sea level, where you can’t turn your head without spying something truly breathtaking. 8000 County Road 317, cbcoffeelab.com

Of course, Colorado’s stuffed to the brim with charismatic mountain towns, and it’s hard to go wrong in Estes Park. I usually wind up at Coffee on the Rocks, reclined in an Adirondack chair, sipping iced oat-milk lattes by an adorable duck pond while gazing off at Longs Peak. Boozy coffee cocktails are also on the menu, along with teas, frozen coffee drinks, and plenty of breakfast and lunch fare. 510 Moraine Ave., coffeeontherocks.org

Telluride, too, seems devoid of dull terrain. For a fun coffee break, try The Coffee Cowboy, which dishes out mochas, etc., from a horse trailer parked at the foot of the town’s towering peaks. Conveniently located near the Free Gondola — Telluride Station, it’s outside seating only — and that’s just right when the espresso’s the only thing sharp enough to match the scenery. 300 W. San Juan Ave., thecoffeecowboy.com

You already know Summit County has lots going for it in the “stunning vistas” department. For a pretty, delicious detour from Interstate 70, try Frisco’s Mountain Dweller Coffee Roasters. Located inside Outer Range Brewing Company, this small roastery features excellent coffee and rooftop views of Mount Royal — plus a line-up of seasonal drinks, including this month’s Shaken Brown Sugar Latte, a 16-ounce iced indulgence. 182 Lusher Court, mountaindwellercoffee.com

Off the Blue River, Cool River Coffee House serves up a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks for Breckenridge tourists. Be sure to sample the superb baked goods — both traditional flour and gluten-free varieties. Enjoy your order on the quaint, waterside patio, then head back to the interstate and keep going to Loaded Joe’s, planted along Gore Creek, granting coffee addicts framed views of Vail’s iconic (and historic) Covered Bridge plus Vail Mountain in the distance. Anyone interested in a bird’s-eye perspective can walk to Gondola One for a scenic ride. Cool River is at 325 S. Main St., coolrivercoffeehouse.com; Loaded Joe’s is at 242 E. Meadow Drive, loadedjoes.com

If you’re willing to venture into the wider Roaring Fork Valley, I can vouch for Swedish Hill, a wonderful café perched on the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum. Take in sweeping displays of Aspen and Ajax mountains while sipping a cappuccino or house drip. You could also try the Aspen Collection Café, the closest coffee shop to the Silver Queen Gondola. Aspen Collection does bike rentals, including e-bikes, for those who’d like to secure wheels while downing their espresso. Swedish Hill is at 637 E. Hyman Ave, swedishhillaspen.com; Aspen Collection Cafe is at 611 E. Durant Ave., aspencollection.com

Brushing up against the Arkansas River, Joyful Bakery & Coffee is a favorite, a must-visit on any trip to — or through — Buena Vista. Grab a latte and pastry, then explore the Riverside and Barbara Whipple trails as the soothing sound of rushing water energizes your soul. 801-1B Front Loop Drive, joyfulbv.com

Front Range residents hardly have to leave town for an eye-catching fix.

“You know about Et Voilà, right?” a friend asked when I mentioned this story.

No, I hadn’t. Golden’s three-month-old Et Voilà French Bakery is a family-run shop serving coffee and pastries atop Lookout Mountain, under a canopy of ponderosa pines and Douglas firs. Baristas greet customers with a friendly “Bonjour!” Basic espresso drinks are made from coffee beans sourced from Laos; the loose-leaf teas come from the oldest teahouse in France, and all the drinks are strong — a good reason to order yours with a croissant, chouquette, or sablé baked on-site by a French-trained pastry chef. Apprécier! 866 Lookout Mountain Road, etvoilafrenchbakery.com

A popular pit-stop for Saturday morning cyclists traversing the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, Nixson’s provides window service plus a sprawling outdoor seating area opening to picture-perfect shots of the South Platte River, currently adorned with foliage, including colorful wildflowers. The coffeehouse abuts The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, a free botanical garden with plenty of additional flora to ogle. 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, nixonscoffeehouse.com

In RiNo, Blue Sparrow Coffee has a charming rooftop patio with an unobstructed view of the mountains and downtown Denver, plus community garden beds teeming with flowers and fragrant herbs (please don’t pick them). It’s not a bad spot for urbanites to enjoy a flat white or Sträva Gold iced coffee on a breezy summer morning. If you’re only in it for the views, try a chai latte; the house-made concoction might not bolster your long-term health, but it’ll certainly elevate your current mood. Order your drink inside, then access upstairs seating via an exterior stairwell. A barista can point you in the right direction, if needed. 3070 Blake St. #180, bluesparrowcoffee.com

I’ve enjoyed several memorable cups of Joe at the Chautauqua Café, wedged between the Dining Hall and General Store inside Chautauqua Park, at the base of Boulder’s striking flatirons, of course, with 40-plus miles of breathtaking hiking trails to explore before — and after — your fix. 900 Baseline Road, chautauqua.com/dining

In Colorado Springs, meanwhile, grab a mug of locally roasted coffee along with a patio seat at Sacred Ground Café, a cozy, family-owned neighborhood spot situated near the entrance to North Cheyenne Cañon Park. 1801 Cheyenne Blvd., sacredgroundcafe.com

Here’s to enjoying your next brew with an epic view.