Hey Burlesquers,
I figured out recently that I have to cut down my sugar consumption and enjoy a little less caffeine in my life. That doesn’t mean, however, that I still can’t have fun! I read a great new post called How to Kick Your Caffeine Addiction and Actually Enjoy Your Coffee Again on the blog LifeHacker (an offshoot of Gawker media). The article gives multiple tips and techniques on how to lower or completely eliminate your caffeine/coffee consumption. They also give examples of multiple coffee alternatives, and that included an herbal tea that supposedly tastes similar to coffee called Teeccino. Teeccino is a gluten-free beverage, too.
I thought, “No way could herbal tea taste anything like coffee,” but I was intrigued. I found Teeccino “medium roast” Java on Amazon. com and ordered it for 10 bucks. Could it work? I decided to give it a whirl. I got my favorite mug and single cone filter ready. Apparently, you even brew this like you would coffee!
As I poured the tea out of the canister, I noticed a strong mocha chocolately scent that was very similar to coffee. I also saw how dark the tea looked as it brewed in my single serving filter. Wow!
And then I tasted it….Wow! Teeccino is great, everyone! I completely recommend this as an alternative. My mom tasted it and thought it was a cup of mocha cocoa.
For those of you that have more technical knowledge of tasting, Teeccino has similar undertones of Mocha Java coffee–nutty, chocolately, and medium roast–but you don’t have the same acidic mouth feel as you would when taking a sip of coffee. This means a cup of Java teeccino tastes like a non acidic, more chocolately and smooth cup of slightly weak coffee. Coffee is acidic and sometimes even vibrant (depending on the bean), and you can feel this acidity in your mouth. Teeccino has none of the acid that is rough on your system, but retains all the undertones of coffee. Brilliant! I love it!
These are really good substitutes my friend, great reviews
If I was into coffee at all, I would give them a shot!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Ha, I wish I was in your shoes! Coffee is my weakness!! One of my favorite things. Do you like tea? I’m also a tea fan! (sipping herbal tea right now!)
You changed your blog name!
Yes, yes!! Now that I figured out I have a certain condition that is affected by diet, I need to go for a lower grain and sugar lifestyle! Rather than sit and cry about it, I decided to remake my blog for a little inspiration! Things can still be delicious, even without as much sugar or grain, right? Cheers!
Right! Good attitude
Less caffeine? But…but…how? Good luck to you though…sounds like you’re figuring it out.
Ha, UGH, I totally feel the same way!! I am actually a coffee FREAK. When I read the mixed reviews on caffeine for thyroid issues, I decided to lower my intake. I have a cup in the morning (I used to have a LARGE mug full!!) and then a half caf later in the day, if at all. I honestly don’t think though that I could ever give it up! I love it.
Have you tried Redbush Tea lattes and cappucinos? I was ill four four months across the new year and wasn’t allowed caffeine or alcohol – Red lattes with a dash of honey and cinammon were my saviour!
Ooooo, no I haven’t tried that! In fact, I’ve never tasted Redbush teas! I will have to give that a whirl when I get home. I absolutely adore coffee and teas, mmmmm! Thanks for the suggestion!