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Finding alternatives to coffee is not easy for those who do not like the taste, are intolerant to coffee, or are simply trying to reduce their intake during the day. We wrote "apparently" because instead the alternatives to replace coffee are quite a few and not too difficult to find.
It would be easy for us to reduce everything to the advice that many expect, namely to use tea instead of coffee, but we will go far beyond. Yes, because in this article we want to present you some alternative drinks to coffee that we like so much, not only for the taste, but also for their properties.
We will go from what to have instead of coffee at the bar, to a special alternative to coffee in tiramisu. In short, we will discover the coffee substitutes, identifying some healthy alternatives, easy to find (in most cases) and never trivial.
For this reason, we will skip all those coffee alternatives like barley coffee, or chicory coffee, or yannoh and ginseng coffee that we are sure you already know their uses and properties.
In most cases, natural energizing drinks are adopted to replace coffee by those who want to quit or reduce their daily consumption, or by those who do not like the taste of coffee but are looking for an energetic and natural alternative. Nature provides us with a series of plants and products as alternatives to coffee that can give us mental and physical energy. Natural energizing drinks are a great example and have been used by humans for millennia. Some of these drinks are slowly becoming popular as healthy alternatives to coffee.
From yerba mate, to various types of tea (including matcha tea), to blends of plant-based milks and spices like chai, to alternative methods of preparing coffee that are not the espresso or moka that we are usually used to.
The matcha tea is a Japanese green tea that is ground and finally transformed into powder after a particular drying process of the leaves. It has its roots in antiquity and in Eastern tradition, where, for the preparation of matcha, there is a traditional ceremony, called Tea Ceremony that includes the use of special tools.
As an alternative to coffee, we started with matcha because it is a superfood, meaning a food - in this case a drink - that is beneficial to our body and mind when consumed. Matcha tea is indeed rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, more than any other tea. In addition to containing caffeine, matcha also contains another molecule called L-Theanine, which helps eliminate stress and relax the mind. In this way, the combined effect of caffeine and L-Theanine allows for extremely high levels of concentration, keeping the mind focused on activities while inducing relaxation on a physical and emotional level. Ultimately, an excellent alternative to coffee from breakfast to late afternoon. If you are looking for teas with reduced levels of theine, you can purchase matcha tea in the loose tea section of our online store.
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The mate - better known as yerba mate or mate tea - is the second alternative to coffee that we want to suggest in this post. Yerba mate infusion is a natural energizing drink typical of South America, specifically Argentina, rich in properties for our body. Mate is indeed diuretic, purifying, rich in natural polyphenols and antioxidants.
Many customers ask us about yerba mate and caffeine, curious to know if it contains more or less caffeine than coffee. Mate contains less caffeine than coffee and is diluted in the different infusions that can be made with the same portion of leaves.
Similar to matcha, mate also has the ability to improve concentration levels compared to coffee. It is recommended for studying as well as during work.
In Argentina, it is consumed daily by the majority of the population and has recently become famous for being used by various athletes and players of the Argentine national soccer team.
Yerba mate can be consumed from morning to evening, without any problems.
Finally, drinking mate can become a ritual when in company. Tradition dictates that it be prepared with a mate cup (a dried gourd used as a container) and a bombilla (a typical straw with a filter) and offered to friends to be consumed together.
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The Masala Chai is one of the most consumed beverages in the world that has conquered Western flavors in recent decades. Native to India, Masala Chai, known to everyone as Chai, literally means "spiced tea" and is fundamentally composed of two main ingredients: tea and spices. What we can define as the official Indian drink is also known as Chai Tea or Chai Latte and is prepared in everyday life, as well as during celebrations with the addition of special spices.
Preparing a good chai is simple, but quality ingredients are needed. The ingredients usually include black tea, whole milk, sugar or honey, and spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, pepper, ginger, fennel seeds, and many others depending on the region). Today, Chai latte has spread so much that it is easy to find it in some bars that offer it as a coffee substitute and even in supermarkets.
For those looking for an even more exotic version of the classic Chai Tea, at Terza Luna we have created Chai Matcha, where the classic Chai spices blend with the properties and taste of Japanese matcha. And here is our third alternative to coffee. Sounds good, right?!
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If you are looking for a natural energizing food that can give you strength and vitality and that can also replace coffee, maca (or rather, maca root) is the answer to your question. Maca powder, obtained from the maca root, is indeed a 100% natural tonic from South America historically used by indigenous peoples for its properties. It is not exactly a drink, but as a powder, it can be mixed with a liquid to convey its properties. In the United States and major European cities, it is now common to replace coffee with maca due to its energizing properties.
It can be taken in powder form (a teaspoon a day is enough), or dissolved and mixed. For example, it is perfect in smoothies and shakes.
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The Kokoro coffee is our invention, recently born at Terza Luna with the intention of finding a valid alternative to morning coffee, but not only. It is a blend of tonic plants that will help you wake up gently but also with vitality and energy in the morning. For example, if you are looking for what to have in the morning instead of coffee, Kokoro could be the right answer for you.
Kokoro coffee is indeed a delicious alternative to coffee for waking up, which - despite the name - does not contain coffee, so it is not acidic, but able to provide that boost that herbal tea or tea fail to give.
Made with organic cocoa powder, Guarana, organic beetroot powder, organic whole sugar, organic cardamom, and organic cinnamon, Kokoro is a product suitable for those who want to amaze at home - or in their own establishment - by making fantastic pink cappuccinos (thanks to the beetroot in the blend).
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The Japanese tea Sencha is the penultimate coffee substitute in our small guide. It is one of the most well-known Japanese teas, produced and exported, as well as one of the most precious varieties with more beneficial properties for our body and mind. For example, if you are looking for a drink to replace coffee, capable of improving your concentration and productivity, and without unwanted effects, Sencha tea is an excellent solution.
In addition to being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, Sencha tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine: less than a cup of coffee, but more than most teas. The perfect balance of caffeine inside allows you to enjoy the benefits of caffeine, reducing the risk of what is called "caffeine crash" or "caffeine hangover," which is the set of unwanted effects that occur after excessive caffeine intake.
Easy to prepare, it is now easy to find it in well-stocked bars and tea rooms, or alternatively, you can try the different varieties for sale in our online tea shop.
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If you have never heard of kombucha, it is time that you do. Yes, because kombucha is the latest alternative to coffee in our guide, certainly not for importance. Also called elixir of long life, kombucha is a beverage that has been consumed in the East for over two thousand years. It is a fermented beverage based on sweetened tea that is transformed into kombucha through a particular culture of yeasts and bacteria called SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). As we said, kombucha is obtained from tea and for this reason, it contains a small amount of caffeine (about a third compared to a classic cup of tea), but above all, it contains L-Theanine, a molecule we talked about in the matcha paragraph, which, unlike caffeine, stimulates concentration and attention, without stressing the body and mind as caffeine does.
Kombucha is also known for the bacteria it is rich in. It is in fact a living beverage that is an ally of our bacterial flora. It is possible to make it at home or buy it bottled either "neutral" or flavored with fruit and herbs.
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With this, we conclude our mini guide to coffee alternatives. What do you drink to replace coffee?
