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Do you find yourself longing for a strong, hot cup of coffee in the morning, but feeling jittery afterward? Caffeine isn’t for everybody, and sometimes regular herbal tea varieties don’t quite scratch the itch.
The (Chicory) Root of Your Craving for Coffee Flavor
Chicory root has long been used as a substitute for coffee’s satisfyingly dark and rich flavor in a form that’s caffeine-free. If you’re thinking of weening off your morning joe, or if you love the flavor of coffee but you can’t handle the excess energy, chicory root might be a suitable option for you.
Top Coffee Substitute Brands
Here’s where we turn for a dose of coffee’s mild-mannered cousin:
Teeccino
Look back at the early history of the now-ubiquitous Celestial Seasonings tea company, and you’ll find a woman named Caroline MacDougal. While she got her first taste of the beverage business from that now well-known name, MacDougal was called toward her own path. This entrepreneur was interested in creating a line of herbal coffee substitutes for people who craved the strong taste and energizing uplift of coffee, but who found that caffeine didn’t mix well with their constitutions. That’s how Teeccino came to be, and we’re all better off for it.
Best Coffee Substitutes
You favorite coffeehouse flavors, minus the coffee, are available here:
Teeccino Chicory Herbal Coffee Alternative, Mocha
This acid-free, caffeine-free coffee alternative is made from French chicory, barley, chocolaty Spanish carob, and California almonds, dates, and figs. Brew it just as you would normal coffee: in your drip brewer, pour-over setup, French press, or espresso machine. If you’re not fully caffeine-free, mix it with your favorite java for a mellower coffee fix.
Teeccino Chicory Herbal Coffee Alternative, French Roast
Some people like the lighter stuff, but many coffee drinkers love a dark cup of joe. This variety is for those in the latter camp. It’s a coffee alternative made with ramon seeds, a traditional Mayan food that features bold notes of coffee and chocolate. Brew this beverage like you would any other cup of coffee, and you’ll reap the nutritional benefits of a little extra inulin fiber and potassium.
Tips and Advice for Mindful Caffeine Consumption
We believe in thoughtfully contemplating what we choose to consume. For people who are taking a closer look at the role caffeine plays in their lives, we have some resources:
How Green Tea and Coffee Compare: Caffeine Content and More
Green tea can be a helpful lower-caffeine alternative to coffee, but there’s so much more to this beverage! Get the lowdown on matcha and find out how to fix your own cup.
Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much for You?
Who couldn’t use a little extra jolt of energy every now and again? Most of us are used to some amount of caffeine, but how do we know if we’re getting too much?
How Caffeine Affects Pregnancy
Pregnant and nursing mothers have a tough job to begin with, even before you consider throwing your morning coffee to the side. Here’s our take on how caffeine impacts pregnancy.