Productivity & Performance: Post-Ramadan Caffeine Management: What the Science Says About Reintroduction and Withdrawal
As millions of Muslims worldwide transition out of the month-long fast of Ramadan, during which many abstain from caffeine alongside food and water during daylight hours, the Khaleej Times has highlighted what health experts describe as a predictable and manageable caffeine withdrawal cycle. According to clinical research reviewed by the publication, caffeine withdrawal symptoms typically […]
Landmark Harvard-JAMA Study Links Daily Caffeinated Coffee and Tea to Lower Dementia Risk
One of the most significant long-term epidemiological studies on caffeine and brain health has produced findings that are likely to reshape how clinicians and consumers think about daily coffee and tea consumption. Published in JAMA and led by researchers affiliated with Harvard, the study by Zhang et al. analyzed data from 131,821 participants over follow-up […]
Dunkin’s 48-Ounce Cold Beverage Bucket Is Going Viral and Raising Health Questions
Dunkin’ is testing what may be the most talked-about caffeine product of the year: a 48-ounce cold beverage container being piloted at fewer than ten locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The container holds nearly half a gallon of liquid, is priced between USD 8.89 and USD 9.49, comes pre-filled, and cannot be customized. Social […]
Regulation & Policy: Anhydrous Caffeine Market Growth & FDA Oversight
U.S. Anhydrous Caffeine Market on Track to Double by 2031 as Demand Accelerates The market for anhydrous caffeine, a highly concentrated, water-free form of caffeine widely used in energy drinks, sports nutrition products, and pharmaceutical applications, is experiencing pronounced growth. According to new market research published by openPR in 2026, the U.S. anhydrous caffeine market […]
Beyond Coffee: Black Tea Emerges as a Leading Science-Backed Energy Alternative
As consumers increasingly scrutinize the ingredients, side effects, and origins of their daily caffeine sources, black tea is gaining renewed attention as one of the most well-supported alternatives to coffee. Registered dietitians cited in recent EatingWell coverage have highlighted black tea as their top recommendation for energy seekers looking for a gentler caffeine experience. A […]
JDE Peet’s Reports EUR 1.6 Billion Cost Surge as Green Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs
One of the world’s largest coffee companies is feeling the full weight of a commodity market in crisis. JDE Peet’s, the company behind brands such as Douwe Egberts, Peet’s Coffee, and Jacobs, reported that its 2025 operating results were severely impacted by unprecedented green coffee bean price inflation rising 27 percent year over year, generating […]