I was you! For 35 years. May I kindly ask why you drink decaf? I now used to make my Matcha Tea in the morning. It's not that strong, it digest the caffeine slower into the blood. It's a daily ritual and I really enjoy the ME time in the morning. I drink from time to time an espresso after a meal or before training sessions. No sugar, no oil, no cream. Just straight ..... maybe it's easier for me because I don't consume sugar at all ( a bit of fruits ). Good luck - you will find a way that suits you. It takes about 2-3 months to change a habit profoundly. Some do it right away, others go step by step. You'll get there - I'm sure!

mebelfanti wrote: »

Does anyone have any creamer substitutes that do not require refrigeration? I have my coffee at work and we are not allowed to keep things in the office fridge long term. Remembering to bring coffee creamer every day is just not worth the hassle.

time to quit. or fire the boss.

Hi! This is my first time posting on the forums. I'm very serious about my coffee and mostly brew Starbucks French Roast and typically had it with organic half and half. My chiropractor shared this genius method with me that makes coffee taste great and helps avoid dairy. Brew hot coffee, place in a blender (or use and immersion blender), and add half Tbsp. to a full Tbsp. solid coconut oil to the hot coffee. Blend briefly. (Cover blender cover with a dish towel to be safe.) It blends up like a latte and tastes great!

1. There are a lot of awesome options here. I especially encourage spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cayenne, turmeric) and extracts (vanilla, literally every nut, make your own with vodka) as great flavors
2. Having good beans makes a huge difference in acidity, which is why people add milk in the first place. Research brewing styles helps also
3. And now my added bit: I'm currently on low fodmap and the only sweetener really allowed for me is maple syrup, which was a nice surprise because a month ago (pre-low fodmap, lots of loose stools) while on a trip to Burlington I discovered that drinking full fat lattes with maple syrup (aka a Vermont Latte) made coffee MUCH easier on my stomach. I normally only have matcha with honey and no coffee except on some weekends, but I work a couple of weeks every year as a travel nanny and always allow myself as many caffeinated beverages and I feel I need to keep up with the kids (3 and 6). After that trip I switched to one matcha with honey and one coffee with 1/2 T maple syrup (preferably "dark amber" or "grade b"). Now on low fodmap I rely on a plain matcha plus an iced coffee with 1/2 T maple syrup to get through my day with enough energy. I have been tested for lactose intolerance, dairy allergy, and both are negative; I also usually see improved symptoms with one glass of stove-top heated warm milk if I have an upset stomach. If you suspect dairy is an issue for you I HIGHLY recommend getting tested for both the allergy and the tolerance. They also just started offering A2 milk in the USA a couple years ago and I've heard anecdotally that it is great for people who have neither issue but struggle with milk.

Sorry for the essay, I hope it helps!

mermaid1890 wrote: »

1. There are a lot of awesome options here. I especially encourage spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cayenne, turmeric) and extracts (vanilla, literally every nut, make your own with vodka) as great flavors
2. Having good beans makes a huge difference in acidity, which is why people add milk in the first place. Research brewing styles helps also
3. And now my added bit: I'm currently on low fodmap and the only sweetener really allowed for me is maple syrup, which was a nice surprise because a month ago (pre-low fodmap, lots of loose stools) while on a trip to Burlington I discovered that drinking full fat lattes with maple syrup (aka a Vermont Latte) made coffee MUCH easier on my stomach. I normally only have matcha with honey and no coffee except on some weekends, but I work a couple of weeks every year as a travel nanny and always allow myself as many caffeinated beverages and I feel I need to keep up with the kids (3 and 6). After that trip I switched to one matcha with honey and one coffee with 1/2 T maple syrup (preferably "dark amber" or "grade b"). Now on low fodmap I rely on a plain matcha plus an iced coffee with 1/2 T maple syrup to get through my day with enough energy. I have been tested for lactose intolerance, dairy allergy, and both are negative; I also usually see improved symptoms with one glass of stove-top heated warm milk if I have an upset stomach. If you suspect dairy is an issue for you I HIGHLY recommend getting tested for both the allergy and the tolerance. They also just started offering A2 milk in the USA a couple years ago and I've heard anecdotally that it is great for people who have neither issue but struggle with milk.

Sorry for the essay, I hope it helps!

I love the name "Vermont Latte" and it sounds AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

I still drink my coffee, but changed the coffee that I drink. I drink and sell Organo Gold coffee. It half the caffeine most caffeinated coffee's have and health benefits. Message me if you want to know more. I love this coffee and only have one cup a day.

I use Nutpods and Stevia. https://www.nutpods.com/

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I put skin milk & 1/2 sugar in my coffee. I have 2 coffee a day. It keep me from eating too much when I'm tired. Only milk I drink. I love soya milk in cereal but just can't with coffee.