Herbal tea can be the perfect alternative to coffee. Many people want to kick the coffee habit because of the potential health risks. While coffee does have some benefit, it can cause heartburn, higher LDL levels, heart rhythm issues, high blood pressure, and more. There are plenty of natural herbal tea blends you can use in the morning to get some caffeine and energy without the nasty side effects of coffee.
Ginseng Blend Herbal Tea
If you drink coffee in the morning to help wake up, try switching to a ginseng herbal tea blend. You can find these in many different flavors and varieties. Celestial Seasonings offers a Ginseng Energy Tea that contains vitamins B6 and B12. They also add spearmint and orange peel for a lively flavor. You can order it online at http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/detail.html/wellness-teas/ginseng-energy or find it in most retail grocery stores. Yogi herbal tea also offers a ginseng blend for energy. The ginseng will help perk you up, and the small amount of caffeine will help prevent caffeine withdrawal symptoms. You can find the Yogi tea products at www.yogiproducts.com.
Cinnamon Herbal Tea Blends
Cinnamon is another great herb to increase energy. Cinnamon also has many health benefits on its own. Cinnamon can reduce blood glucose levels, help prevent indigestion, and can calm the stomach. A straight cinnamon herbal tea may be a bit harsh to drink though. Look for blends with high amounts of cinnamon blended with other things. Apple cinnamon tea is a good morning wake up call. You can also add cinnamon to any other kind of herbal tea to get the benefits.
Licorice Tea
Licorice is another in the family of healthy herbal teas that can increase energy and replace coffee. With its strong flavor many people enjoy this in place of strong coffee in the morning; Licorice tea won’t give you a sudden burst of energy. Instead, it will regulate your metabolism and give you sustained energy throughout the day. A single cup of licorice herbal tea can easily keep you going for several hours.
Yerba Mate Tea
Yerba Mate tea is another good coffee replacement. This tea comes from plants found in the tropical areas of South America. This easy to make tea doesn’t contain nearly as much caffeine as coffee, but will keep you peppy all day. It’s often blended with mint tea to cut back on the grassy flavor. When brewed correctly the flavor resembles that of green tea. Instead of brewing Yerba Mate in boiling water, it should just be brewed in hot water. Boiling the water can scald the leaves creating a much bitterer flavor.
Mint Teas
Mint teas are also great herbal teas to use as a coffee substitute. You can make your own at home by blending peppermint and spearmint together. Add a touch of honey, or a few drops of chocolate and you’ll have a refreshing breakfast drink that will keep you going. You may also enjoy growing the mint at home. Peppermint and spearmint are simple to grow, and they spread quickly. You can start an herb garden in a kitchen window, or dedicate a small area outside for this. This way you can enjoy completely fresh herbal tea whenever you want it, and stay awake without the coffee.
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