Patel

Have you ever had some tea later in the afternoon and worried about falling asleep? You’re sipping something warm or caffeinated to focus but it’s going to be hours before you sleep. Caffeine is considered by most to be a light switch, turn on, then turn off. But realy, it’s more of a slow leak. … Read more

Matcha is like that: you’re used to thinking all scoops is created equal, but they’re not, especially when it comes to caffeine factor. Knowing how much caffeine is actualy in your mug will save you from those post-matcha jitters mid-afternoon. That variance depend on the quality (grade) of powder itself. Higher-grade powders contains more caffeine … Read more

Matcha: You walked into a cafe, ordered a matcha latte, expecting that gentle, grounded energy the tea’s so famous for. You get your drink and, fifteen minutes later, youre vibrating with a frequency more commonly associated with espresso shots. What gives? In most cases, the reaction has nothing to do with the ice or milk. … Read more

The amount of caffeine in tea depend heavily on how you brew it, making it difficult to plan when and what to drink. For example: Do you want the taste of Earl Grey without the jitters? Or do you want a pick-me-up but don’t want to go over your daily allowance by lunchtime? While coffee … Read more

There are no hard rules for how much caffeine a chai latte will have, it depends on what you use, how much milk, how it’s prepared, etc. However, most drinkers assume an 8 oz cup has roughly the same kick as a 12 oz mug. That is not true. It’s all about ratio of steamed … Read more

Your morning double shot isn’t always the same. It’s a variable outcome determined by beans place of origin, the grinder setting, the patience level of barista, and; yes, even the humidity of room. Like most, you probably think there’s a set quantity of caffeine in every shot of espresso, as if it were like getting … Read more

Maybe you’re aware: spinach is healthy food. It’s cheap, leafy green goodness perfect for a saute pan or blender. But when you see nutrition information online, it doesn’t necessarly show what actualy lands on your dinner table. Here, we have a before-and-after snapshot of cooked versus uncooked spinach. The cooked version pack the nutrients into … Read more

Three hours after you sat down for a work session, your hands start to shake. It is rarely the tea itself that causes this crash. Most likely it’s due to an incorrect understanding of how leaves extract in hot water and how caffeine travels through them. The mistake most people make is thinking all green … Read more

It is dark chocolate. That’s right: You buy it for its taste. And also because of health stuff, sure. But here’s one of the nutrients hiding in that deep brown square that rarely gets any credit. Magnesium play a quiet role behind the scenes, helping you feel better rested (quality sleep), producing energy, and keeping … Read more

If you’re ordering decaf coffee, it’s probably for one reason: you want the experience without the buzz. You want to feel calm and collected as everyone else chugs espresso at their desks and you sit in the sun with a steaming mug. The issue? Decaf isn’t usualy caffeine free. It’s just lower caffeine. And if … Read more