Researchers from the University of South Florida studied 55 mice that had been genetically engineered to develop dementia symptoms identical to those of Alzheimer’s as they aged. Before treatment the mice, which were aged 18 to 19 months, about 70 years in human terms, had performed poorly in the memory tests.

Half the mice were given a daily dose of caffeine in their drinking water — equivalent to a human consuming about six espresso shots or 500mg of pure caffeine; while the other half continued to drink ordinary water. By the end of the two-month study, the caffeine-drinking mice were performing far better on tests of memory and thinking than mice given water. Their memories were as sharp as those of healthy older mice without dementia.

How to get 500mg caffeine a day?

• 2 x 250mg caffeine pills
• 3 x large espresso-based coffees
• 6 x cans of Red Bull
• 14 x cans of Coca-Cola
• 15 x cups of tea
• 7kg (16 lb) of chocolate

Seems like 14 cans of Coca-Cola a day isn’t so viable. Maybe 2 large espresso and 2kg of chocolate a day is more viable?

Previously, we have introduced Super 3-in-1 Charcoal Roasted Ipoh White Coffee. The same thing is available in canned drink in Singapore! So, it saves you the hassle of making instant coffee as it is a prepackaged can drink.

Like the 3-in-1 coffee, the can version is just as good minus the freshness you get from the instant coffee.

Retailing at SGD $1.25. Super Charcoal Ipoh White Coffee 240ml is available from Jason’s Market Place in Singapore.

Starbucks has reintroduced Coffee Jelly Frappuccino which was introduced previously. This time around, the jellies are bigger but softer. You can even suck the jelly out using the straw.

The new Coffee Jelly Frappuccino is amazingly delicious and is a great drink anytime. Retailing at MYR 16.00 for Venti, Coffee Jelly Frappuccino like any seasonal drink is only available for a limited time.

McCafe’s, McDonald’s very own cafe are only available in 15 countries worldwide and I had the opportunity to drop by one in Singapore. So, I ordered a Mochaccino because I’m expecting coffee art. However, unlike the ones I saw on other blogs, the Mochaccino I ordered from Wisma Atria’s branch does not have any coffee art. Disappointed, but I thought the coffee is quite lovely. In fact, Mochaccino is not merely coffee, it’s espresso coffee mixed with chocolate and frothy milk. Pretty good, I would say.

Retailing SGD $3.95 at McCafe in Singapore.

Nescafe’s Nesfrappe Macchiato

Nescafe’s Nesfrappe Cafe Latte

Nesfrappe Macchiato is amazingly tasty with a deeper coffee taste as compared to Cafe Latte. Cafe Latte is slightly sweeter while both these drinks are just delicious. And best of all, they are low in fat!

Nesfrappe are imported from Korea. Retailing at SGD $3.40 ~ SGD $3.80 at Cold Storage/7-Eleven outlets in Singapore.

Mr Brown’s Coffee’s Blue Mountain Blend Coffee is a smooth and taste quite good. Currently retailing in Hong Kong and perhaps other countries in the region but it’s not available in Malaysia at the moment.

If you didn’t know yet, every Tuesday is Ladies Day at Gloria Jeans and that means 50% off all your food and drinks if you are a lady. So, what are you waiting for? The offer is valid at all Gloria Jeans stores in Malaysia.

Update: Gloria Jeans Ladies Day offer has been cut down to 30% due to an overwhelming demand on Tuesdays

Coffee Bean’s Cappuccino Ice Blended is now available alongside Spanish Tea Latte for the tea lovers.

Unlike its famous Ultimate Mocha Ice Blended, Cappuccino Ice Blended is less sweet and it’s taste just like your usual cappuccino with an added twist — ice-blended. Try it today as the drink is available only for a limited period of time.

Starbucks has introduced Dark Berry Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee, yet another drinks which mix berries with Dark Mocha.

Unlike Dark Cherry Mocha Frappuccino which was introduced late last year, Dark Berry Mocha Frappuccino has stronger hint of berry flavor, which overwhelms the coffee flavor with the mixture of sweetness and sourness of the berries. Despite that, it is still a refreshing drink!

Retailing at MYR 14.00 for Tall, Starbucks’ Dark Berry Mocha Frappuccino is only available for a limited time!

This morning, I planned to chill at Starbucks at KL Convention Center before PC Fair starts. I wanted to have the breakfast set with an upgrade to latte. However, at 8:45am, it’s still not yet opened. By 9am, I decided to leave since it didn’t seem to keen to serve customer like me. After waiting for close to 15 minutes, another customer came and the Starbucks staff seemed to abide him by opening the store and served him first before me.

Don’t get me wrong, if you have been following my blog, you know I am a BIG fan of Starbucks. But, on a day where all of us know there is a huge event, PC Fair, that’s it at 10am. Most of the people working in PC Fair already thronged the eateries around KL Convention Center by 8:30am. But, Starbucks is still closed?

I’m surprised and totally let down by Starbucks. I can even say the Starbucks staff in KL Convention Center are the most unfriendly people I ever met. Could anyone tell me what’s going on?

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