That weird moment hit me yesterday at the coffee shop when the barista handed me my order and I could have sworn we'd done this exact dance before. Same cup. Same smile. Same me standing there wondering if time just hiccupped or if I need to lay off the late-night YouTube rabbit holes about living in a computer simulation.

Déjà vu is one of those brain quirks that makes you question everything for about five seconds. Scientists say it's just your memory filing system getting its wires crossed. Your brain processes something as both a new experience and an old memory at the exact same time. Like when you save a document twice and your computer asks if you want to replace the existing file.

But here's the thing that gets me. These glitches always seem to happen when you're running on fumes. Low sleep. Low caffeine. Low interest in whatever meeting you're about to walk into. Your brain is basically trying to ctrl-alt-delete itself back to functionality but can't quite manage the reboot sequence.

 Some people think déjà vu means you're on the right path in life. Others think we're all living in a massive video game and someone just hit the replay button. I think it means your brain needs better fuel than whatever gas station energy drink you grabbed at 6am.

 A proper cup of coffee won't stop the simulation glitches or prevent your brain from occasionally hitting the repeat button. But it might help you process reality in real-time instead of on a two-second delay. When your morning feels like you're watching a rerun of a show you never wanted to be in, maybe it's time to reset with something better.

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 Coffee notes: Brazilian

 Brazil is the world's leading grower and exporter of coffee beans, with a mellow flavor that makes for a very typical dark roast.The best Brazilian coffees have a relatively low acidity, and exhibits a nutty sweet flavor, often bittersweet with a chocolaty roast taste. 

 About one-third of all of the world's coffee is grown in Brazil, and much of Brazil's premium coffee is labeled Santos after the port it is shipped through. The most favorable quality of a Brazilian coffee is its price - but after that, the mildness helps to balance out more intense coffee beans, making it a feature of many blends.

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Catch you when the loop resets,

 des