Alternate for coffee
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I Should have been more specific. Yes it's the caffeine I'm trying to avoid. I'm not a soda drinker so no caffeine intake there. I've found that I'm sleeping much better since I've quit consuming coffee. I was hoping to find some suggestions for something that can give me that little bit of energy I need on those days my son has kept me up at night. Thank you all for your input. It's much appreciated
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sunhine12881 wrote: »I Should have been more specific. Yes it's the caffeine I'm trying to avoid. I'm not a soda drinker so no caffeine intake there. I've found that I'm sleeping much better since I've quit consuming coffee. I was hoping to find some suggestions for something that can give me that little bit of energy I need on those days my son has kept me up at night. Thank you all for your input. It's much appreciated
Oh, well in that case, there are TONS of types of teas. As mentioned, check out caffeine for the different types (basic categories can give you an idea such as black vs. green vs. white). There are shops that specialize in teas, and I've had some really exotic such as a white tea with dried cherries and other spices. I also really like a basic English breakfast or earl grey. Just try and see what you like.
Also keep in mind that some of the herbals may contain stuff that doesn't agree with you. I never thought about it, but chamomile is technically a grass, which I'm allergic to. Usually just leads to a runny nose in the spring. But concentrated as a tea, my eyes swell shut...0 -
chivalryder wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »I suggest you give "matcha" green tea a try. It will boost your energy level, is not as strong tasting as some have said, you can drink it hot (like coffee) or cold. I simply add about a teaspoon to a 20oz water bottle and if you need some sweetner, just a touch of honey will do. A small canister can be a little pricey, but you use so little at a time, that it will last a while. Just look up matcha in whatever search engine you are using to see the benefits and good luck!
Green tea with sweetener? Ew.
Green tea black, especially Matcha, brewed with water that is about 80C (175F) is beyond amazingly good. Why ruin it with sweeteners?
Then again, I ask the same thing with coffee, but the answer to that is probably due to the person drinking crap coffee.
Some cultures add cream/sugar to their tea.
What cultures are you talking about? That person is from Michigan.
I tried green tea with things added to it. It was nasty as heck. I believe adding sweetener to tea isn't because of culture, it's because of a sweet tooth.
You can live in one place and be influenced by a different culture for a variety of reasons. Signed, the person who has mayo with her french fries and not ketchup.
Mayo in fries sounds yummy!
Tartar Sauce on french fries > mayo on french fries.
My friend goes with garlic mayo every time if it's available; usually it's a mix of ketchup and mayo (which just looks like thousand island dressing to me...).
frietjes oorlog - peanut sauce, mayo, raw diced onion. NOM.0 -
sunhine12881 wrote: »I Should have been more specific. Yes it's the caffeine I'm trying to avoid. I'm not a soda drinker so no caffeine intake there. I've found that I'm sleeping much better since I've quit consuming coffee. I was hoping to find some suggestions for something that can give me that little bit of energy I need on those days my son has kept me up at night. Thank you all for your input. It's much appreciated
Oh, well in that case, there are TONS of types of teas. As mentioned, check out caffeine for the different types (basic categories can give you an idea such as black vs. green vs. white). There are shops that specialize in teas, and I've had some really exotic such as a white tea with dried cherries and other spices. I also really like a basic English breakfast or earl grey. Just try and see what you like.
Also keep in mind that some of the herbals may contain stuff that doesn't agree with you. I never thought about it, but chamomile is technically a grass, which I'm allergic to. Usually just leads to a runny nose in the spring. But concentrated as a tea, my eyes swell shut...
Yup. Chamomile is made from the flower of a grass.0 -
chivalryder wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »I suggest you give "matcha" green tea a try. It will boost your energy level, is not as strong tasting as some have said, you can drink it hot (like coffee) or cold. I simply add about a teaspoon to a 20oz water bottle and if you need some sweetner, just a touch of honey will do. A small canister can be a little pricey, but you use so little at a time, that it will last a while. Just look up matcha in whatever search engine you are using to see the benefits and good luck!
Green tea with sweetener? Ew.
Green tea black, especially Matcha, brewed with water that is about 80C (175F) is beyond amazingly good. Why ruin it with sweeteners?
Then again, I ask the same thing with coffee, but the answer to that is probably due to the person drinking crap coffee.
Some cultures add cream/sugar to their tea.
What cultures are you talking about? That person is from Michigan.
I tried green tea with things added to it. It was nasty as heck. I believe adding sweetener to tea isn't because of culture, it's because of a sweet tooth.
You can live in one place and be influenced by a different culture for a variety of reasons. Signed, the person who has mayo with her french fries and not ketchup.
Mayo in fries sounds yummy!
Tartar Sauce on french fries > mayo on french fries.
My friend goes with garlic mayo every time if it's available; usually it's a mix of ketchup and mayo (which just looks like thousand island dressing to me...).
BBQ sauce for me.
My mother uses mayo for her fries, it grosses me out since I don't like the consistency of mayo (yet I like it's basic ingredients - oil & eggs lol)0 -
I'm not a tea drinker myself, but everyone I know who drinks tea (not herbal) over here in England would think you are crazy not adding milk. The big debate is over do you put milk in the cup first or after pouring the tea? Do you use a tea pot or not? I know one person who drinks black tea, that is it , and I thought she was crazy when she asked for no milk. So I do think it is a culture thing to a degree. You will also struggle to find someone who drinks black coffee, I do because I couldn't afford milk and then grew to love black coffee.
Edit: I've been informed that our tea is known as English Breakfast tea to other countries. I did not know this0 -
sunhine12881 wrote: »I Should have been more specific. Yes it's the caffeine I'm trying to avoid. I'm not a soda drinker so no caffeine intake there. I've found that I'm sleeping much better since I've quit consuming coffee. I was hoping to find some suggestions for something that can give me that little bit of energy I need on those days my son has kept me up at night. Thank you all for your input. It's much appreciated
How about decaff coffee?0 -
Cappuccino, of course.0
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I'm not a tea drinker myself, but everyone I know who drinks tea (not herbal) over here in England would think you are crazy not adding milk. The big debate is over do you put milk in the cup first or after pouring the tea? Do you use a tea pot or not? I know one person who drinks black tea, that is it , and I thought she was crazy when she asked for no milk. So I do think it is a culture thing to a degree. You will also struggle to find someone who drinks black coffee, I do because I couldn't afford milk and then grew to love black coffee.
Edit: I've been informed that our tea is known as English Breakfast tea to other countries. I did not know this
To be fair, I've seen Irish breakfast as well, and it's labeled as such in Ireland. Doesn't seem all that odd...
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I don't know about the OP but I have recently stopped drinking coffee as it was making me nauseous, needless to say I'm devastated
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A replacement for coffee would be dandelion root tea. It's disgusting, but tastes similar-ish, and naturally caffeine-free.... Which probably will not help you stay up.
There are many reasons to cut down coffee and I can totally understand. But unless you have anxiety issues, palpitations, breastfeeding a child, or pregnant, perhaps you can limit yourself to just one strong brewed cup of espresso? Oh my ☕️ Or red bull? I hear it gives u wings.0 -
GiveMeCoffee wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »What's wrong with coffee?
This is my question...coffee is delicious & keeps those around me alive
Arf
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