It's that time of year when everyone has dark circles, tabs open constantly, and a growing tolerance to coffee day by day. Exam week is intense. Here's how Carrera Cafe can become your ally during exams.

Quality coffee: a true cognitive advantage

A well-extracted coffee is not just a caffeine boost. The aromatic compounds of a good espresso — chlorogenic acids, antioxidants, trigonelline — have measurable effects on concentration and working memory. Specialty coffee consumed at the right time can make a real difference during a long study session.

The ideal rhythm during exams

The golden rule: an espresso or americano in the morning, a drip coffee in the afternoon, and nothing after 3 p.m. if you want to sleep before 2 a.m. Caffeine takes 5 to 7 hours to be half eliminated by your body. Managing your intake means managing your sleep — and therefore your performance when it counts.

Carrera Cafe: the spot to study in Old Quebec

If you're looking for a place to study seriously in Quebec, Old Quebec offers some quiet spaces. Carrera Cafe in Petit-Champlain has the advantage of quality coffee, a calm atmosphere, and a central location. The quality of the beans and mastery of extraction make it a place you want to return to.

What we order during exams

For a long study session: a long americano, no sugar. For a quick break: a double espresso. To reward an all-nighter: a latte with oat milk. Carrera Cafe offers all these options with the same commitment to quality in every cup.