Researchers at King’s College London just published findings in the Aging research journal showing “Theobromine is associated with slower epigenetic ageing." In particular, they found that regular consumption of theobromine is associated with increased telomere length in healthy individuals. You may recognize theobromine as the main active ingredient in chocolate, often considered a mood-booster, heart-opener and aphrodisiac. If you don’t recognize telomeres, though, you’re not alone. The Nobel Prize was given for their discovery just 15 years ago.

This project began in December of 2022 with a shared goal: reunite our community around a table of local food and drink. We intentionally sourced produce and meats from local farmers to create nourishing meals. But local caffeine remained a challenge…