Thirty-eight percent of Americans feel like they’re running on empty most of the week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at the average person’s energy levels throughout the day and found that 38% feel low on energy at least four days a week. The same percentage said these low energy levels … Read more
Forget peppermint mochas — the hottest java trend is fungi. Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi or lion’s mane, are touted by wellness gurus for being beneficial to overall health by reducing inflammation, beating fatigue, or boosting immunity. Now, health-conscious brands are investing in therapeutic ‘shrooms in the form of coffee, combining ground java beans and … Read more
The world’s favorite addictive stimulant — caffeine — isn’t always a harmless, perky pick-me-up. Sarah Katz was a 21-year-old student at the University of Pennsylvania when she drank a 30-ounce “Charged Lemonade” at a Panera Bread restaurant in Philadelphia. A few hours later, she was pronounced dead at an area hospital after suffering two heart … Read more
It’s matcha-ing their guts churn. Green drink-guzzling TikTokers are claiming that their matcha lattes, from Starbucks and other coffee cafes, are making their tummies twist and turn. “Do not have Starbucks matcha on an empty stomach,” wrote Maeve Madden in a TikTok post on Oct. 21. “I am in sooo much pain right now.” Madden, who … Read more
Rise and grind, coffee lovers, because it’s time to start brewing — a lot. The average American coffee drinker consumes about three 8-ounce cups every day, per the National Coffee Association, but they’ll need to eke out just one more to attain the life-enhancing benefits of bean juice, according to new findings. The recent study, … Read more
Don’t be depresso — you can still have your coffee when you’re ill. If you’re someone who needs a cup of joe in the morning, you’ve probably asked yourself if it’s bad to drink coffee when you’re sick. You might not be able to taste it or smell it, though the caffeine will still give … Read more
Pediatricians and parents are calling for the US to treat new high-caffeine energy drinks like alcohol and cigarettes and ban their sale to minors as a single serving can contain as much caffeine as six Coca-Colas. Prime Energy, which launched this year, has 200 mg of caffeine within its 350 ml can — exceeding permissible caffeine levels … Read more
At the conclusion of her 10-year-old son’s soccer match, Jennifer Temple handed the kid $5 for a drink. He came back with a bottle of PRIME hydration, made by the same brand that produces PRIME energy – the drink promoted by influencer-turned-wrestler Logan Paul and YouTuber KSI that Sen. Chuck Schumer is now demanding the … Read more
There’s nothing that hits quite like that very first sip of coffee. However, for those opting to whip up crisp, cool iced lattes at home, there’s a better way to ensure that the drink tastes great. A Miami café called White Rose Coffee has shared the right techniques for making iced lattes on TikTok. The … Read more
That morning cup of joe may not be the only thing fueling your day. Researchers in Portugal recently tested whether it was the effect of caffeine or simply the ritual of drinking coffee that puts a pep in the step of coffee consumers in the morning. “If you listen to these individuals, they typically say … Read more
Oh, hail no. The Post can confirm that the popular coffee chain Starbucks is switching up its ice — making the change from the classic cube to the nugget in select locations. “As we continue to innovate and make investments in the Starbucks Experience for our partners (baristas) and customers, we are introducing new machines that … Read more
The average person spends nearly 50 hours a year purchasing beverages at the café during the workday. A survey of 2,000 on-site employees found it takes about 16 minutes to leave one’s desk, buy a drink and return, but with three such trips a week, employees end up losing an entire work week per year. … Read more
Britney Spears is amped up on caffeine, according to a new documentary — and apparently, it’s not surprising. TMZ is producing a Spears doc that will air Monday, and sources with “direct knowledge” claimed to the outlet that the 41-year-old singer guzzles caffeine by the gallon — consuming so much that sometimes she stays awake … Read more
It may be hard to imagine making coffee without a machine – especially if drip coffee makers and single-serve coffee makers have been a person’s go-to method for several years. Nonelectric brewing methods and gadgets have been available for centuries, and it appears that many remain popular to this day, according to trending hashtags on social media. … Read more
Photo: sebra (Shutterstock) A study that’s in the news right now claims that people who drink two to three cups of coffee per day live longer than people who avoid coffee. So should we all be drinking two to three cups? Not necessarily. Let’s take a look at where these numbers come from. Two to … Read more
Welcome to Beneficial Or B.S.?, where we investigate the health and fitness trends that are all over social media to determine whether they’re actually worth trying. “Optimizing your workout” is a phrase that is often used to sum up making the most of exercise, whether that means running faster or more efficiently to target a … Read more