Coffee Replacements

snips86x · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:21

I've had to make some life changes due to suffering from anxiety, and sadly coffee has been one of them. I was never addicted to coffee so stopping drinking it hasn't been an issue for me. However, I'm finding myself not as 'awake' as I used too.

I've tried peppermint and green tea but looking for energising alternatives.

What coffee replacements do you use for your morning energy boost?

Avenged7Fold · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:24

I find giving myself time to sit down and have a proper breakfast does wonders for my energy or even a light bit of exercise if you can move gym time to the mornings.

'fresh' or 'cold' shower gel if your a real sadomasochist

mikedigitales · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:25

I weaned myself on normal tea, to replace the silly amount of coffee I was drinking. Few months in now, and I kind of like it, and has helped health wise loads.

Glaucus · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:33

you could try chicory I really like it.

You can get instant and root, I find instant disappointing much like instant coffee compared to proper coffee.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-Ch...8&qid=1497537260&sr=8-6&keywords=chicory+root

Begbie · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:35

Time, there is no replacement for coffee. You'll get used to it eventually.

Or what I mean is caffeine, anything else is also going to increase your heart rate resulting to the same health affects your trying to stop.

You could try good decaf as a psychological affect though.

Glaucus · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:39

Begbie said:
Time, there is no replacement for coffee. You'll get used to it eventually.

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Also, very much this.

HazardO · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:51

Stop playing ESOL until the early hours?

Coffee and tea are no replacement for a good nights kip!

If you can cut out the coffee, a cold fruit smoothie should kick start you in the morning with all that sugar

snips86x · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:56

Begbie said:
Time, there is no replacement for coffee. You'll get used to it eventually.

Or what I mean is caffeine, anything else is also going to increase your heart rate resulting to the same health affects your trying to stop.

You could try good decaf as a psychological affect though.

It's more the stimulant than anything else. I'm looking for a more natural solution like ginger and banana smoothie (or equiv)

HazardO said:
Stop playing ESOL until the early hours?

Coffee and tea are no replacement for a good nights kip!

If you can cut out the coffee, a cold fruit smoothie should kick start you in the morning with all that sugar

Stalker

I can't play last 2330 lol - yeah, smoothie would be ideal really.

chroniclard · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:57

Apple wakes you up more than a coffee.

snips86x · 15 Jun 2017 at 15:58

Glaucus said:
you could try chicory I really like it.

You can get instant and root, I find instant disappointing much like instant coffee compared to proper coffee.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-Ch...8&qid=1497537260&sr=8-6&keywords=chicory+root

Thanks for that! It certainly does look great. May have to grab some and try it

Begbie · 15 Jun 2017 at 16:38

snips86x said:
It's more the stimulant than anything else. I'm looking for a more natural solution like ginger and banana smoothie (or equiv)

Stalker

I can't play last 2330 lol - yeah, smoothie would be ideal really.

You mean food? Sure sugar in the morning is going to help. But you won't get the same affect as your used too. A healthy, balanced diet will help though.

Vanquish-Storm · 15 Jun 2017 at 16:58

Decaf?

jpaul · 15 Jun 2017 at 20:39

Have you tried Rooibos, I survived on that (+ green,jasmine tea) in a prevous company which did not have decent coffee offering.

Siliconslave · 16 Jun 2017 at 09:15

drugs, its pretty much the only decent replacement for coffee apparently - thus i'm happily hugging my mug of joe

Psycho Sonny · 16 Jun 2017 at 10:25

Just go to sleep at 9pm. Have a decent breakfast and by that I mean porridge or eggs and avocado.

Also the morning is the worst time to drink coffee as your body already has a natural system in place to get you feeling refreshed. If you get an afternoon slump then it's time to think about going for a walk. Drinking water.

Putty · 16 Jun 2017 at 10:48

Begbie said:
Time, there is no replacement for coffee. You'll get used to it eventually.

Definitely this - I sometimes have a caffeine free period every now and then. After a week or so you will find that it will get a lot easier (your sleep will be more rewarding too).