Don’t Forget Valentine’s Day (Coffee Might Help)
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on us.
One minute you’re carving turns, chasing powder, or settling into après ski by the fire… and the next, you realize February 14th is right around the corner. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I knew I forgot something,” you’re not alone.
Here’s the good news: coffee and tea might not just fuel your mornings ...they may also help keep your memory sharp.
Coffee, Tea, and Cognitive Health
A recent study titled “Coffee and Tea Intake, Dementia Risk, and Cognitive Function”, published on February 9th, 2026 (link), set out to explore an important question:
Is long-term intake of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee associated with risk of dementia and cognitive outcomes?
The research followed 131,821 individuals across two long-term cohorts, with up to 43 years of follow-up. Over that time, 11,033 cases of dementia were documented.
The findings were compelling:
- Higher caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a lower risk of dementia
- Decaffeinated coffee was not significantly associated with reduced dementia risk
- Overall, higher caffeinated coffee intake was linked to more favorable cognitive outcomes
In simple terms: people who regularly drank caffeinated coffee tended to show better cognitive health over time.
Take It With a Grain of Salt (or a Dash of Cream)
Now, before anyone claims this is official permission to drink unlimited coffee, it’s worth saying what researchers always say ...correlation isn’t causation.
Lifestyle, diet, genetics, and environment all play a role in long-term health. No single cup of coffee is a magic solution.
But still… if you’re looking for a reason to enjoy that morning brew a little more mindfully, this research gives coffee lovers something to smile about.
A Better Way to Remember Valentine’s Day
At Ski Bum Coffee Co®, we like to think of coffee as more than caffeine. It’s about moments.
- Sharing a quiet cup before first chair
- Warming your hands around a mug after a cold day on the slopes
- Settling in next to a crackling fire for après ski
Those are the moments that stick with us.
So if coffee helps sharpen the mind and elevate the experience, we’re all for it.
And if it helps you remember to grab something special for your Valentine this year? Even better.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Gift: Time, Warmth, and a Great Cup
Chocolate is great. Flowers are classic.
But coffee has a way of turning ordinary mornings into shared rituals ...and that’s something worth celebrating. A thoughtfully chosen roast becomes part of someone’s daily rhythm, long after Valentine’s Day has passed.
Whether it’s enjoyed slope-side, fireside, or curled up at home, a great cup of coffee invites you to slow down, connect, and be present.
Elevated Coffee Experiences™
Some may say this study is just an excuse to drink more coffee.
At Ski Bum Coffee Co®, we say it’s an invitation ...to enjoy the moment, savor the warmth, and embrace the vibe. Whether you’re chasing powder or settling into après ski, coffee belongs right there with you.
This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget the gift.
And if coffee helps you remember (and enjoy it a little more) that’s a win in our book.
Here’s to love, memory, and Elevated Coffee Experiences™.
