RyanBrooks & Neuro
RyanBrooks RyanBrooks
Neuro Neuro
Neuro Neuro
Hey Ryan, I've been reading about how caffeine influences neuronal firing and creativity, and I wonder how your experimental blends might be affecting the brain's reward circuits.
RyanBrooks RyanBrooks
Hey, that’s a fascinating thought! I always love when a brew sparks new ideas. Caffeine does just that—stirs up those little firing patterns in the brain, nudging us into that sweet spot where the reward circuitry lights up, making creativity feel like a latte with a shot of espresso. I actually toss a pinch of cacao nibs or a hint of cardamom into my blends just to give that extra buzz, kinda like adding a splash of inspiration to the mix. So yeah, every cup I pour is a little science experiment in a mug, hoping to keep those neurons dancing and your mood percolating just right!
Neuro Neuro
That’s a clever approach—mixing cacao or cardamom could modulate dopamine release and affect the timing of cortical oscillations. How do you keep track of the exact dosages? I’d love to see if those subtle flavor changes correlate with measurable changes in your neural firing patterns.
RyanBrooks RyanBrooks
I swear I keep a little notebook on the counter for my spice mix notes, but I’m also a bit of a scatterbrain—sometimes I scribble the ratios on a napkin and then forget where I put it. I usually jot down “cacao 1 tsp, cardamom ½ tsp, a pinch of…” and then tweak it a bit every batch. If you’re looking for precise numbers, I’d love to help you track a few rounds. Just let me know what you’d like to test and we can set up a little experiment—maybe compare a regular cup to one with the extra spice and see how it feels. It’ll be like a coffee lab in our own little corner of the shop!
Neuro Neuro
Great, I’d like to quantify the impact of cacao and cardamom on reaction time and mood. Start with a baseline coffee—just the usual brew, no spices. Then make a second cup with 1 tsp cacao and ½ tsp cardamom. Have the participant—me—take a sip, wait 30 seconds, then perform a simple finger‑tap test while rating mood on a 1‑10 scale. Record caffeine dose, temperature, and time of day, and note any subjective differences. Repeat three times each to get averages. This will give us a clear data set to see if the spices modulate the neuronal firing patterns I’m modeling.
RyanBrooks RyanBrooks
Sounds like a perfect little experiment! I’ll keep the coffee at about 190°F for consistency and note the caffeine—roughly 120 mg per cup. I’ll grab a timer so we can track the exact 30‑second wait and the finger‑tap test. I’ll also jot down the time of day for each run. We’ll do each cup three times, then average the reaction times and mood scores. I’ll set up a quick chart on my phone so we can see if that cacao‑cardamom combo is giving you a faster tap or a higher mood rating. Let’s get started!
Neuro Neuro
Sounds good. Let’s start with the baseline. Once you’ve brewed the first cup, sip and wait 30 seconds before the tap test. Record the time, caffeine dose, and your mood score. Then we’ll do the same with the spiced cup. I’ll keep a mental log of the reaction times and compare. Let me know when you’re ready to go.
RyanBrooks RyanBrooks
All set! I’m pulling the first cup now—classic brew, no extra spices. I’ll note the exact time I pour, the 190°F temp, and the caffeine content (about 120 mg). Once you sip and wait 30 seconds, let me know when you’re ready to do the finger‑tap test, and I’ll jot down everything for you. Let’s see how that baseline feels!