LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A steaming cup of coffee sometimes seems to be the answer to everything, but what do people who don’t like coffee drink or employees who could use variety for their pick-me-up?
Most people fall back on coffee when they need a pick-me-up, but what alternative drinks are out there? Not everyone likes coffee and some people may just be tired of drinking it. Which drinks promise the same effect?
1. Matcha green tea
Matcha is the fine powder you get when you grind tea leaves. The benefits associated with drinking green tea are well known. Whoever drinks matcha is actually drinking the leaves themselves. That is, the benefits of green tea are even more concentrated in the drink. Matcha contains enough caffeine to give you an energy boost, but it also contains L-theanine and amino acids that will relax you without making you feel jittered.
2. Dandelion Root Coffee
Dandelion root coffee is a popular alternative for people who like the taste of coffee but want to cut back on their caffeine consumption a bit. This ‘coffee’ is actually a natural decaffeinated herbal tea. A herbal tea that is made from dandelion roots and containing calcium and magnesium, two ingredients that are important for energy production.
3. Hot cocoa
Hot cocoa milk is the super food variant of the more established hot chocolate. It supplies good chemicals like anandamide, which help you start your day on a positive note. If you drink this warm cocoa in moderation, it can have many health benefits. Cocoa beans are also rich in magnesium and can help regulate your blood pressure and lower your cholesterol levels.
4. Masala chai
A blend of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and other traditional Indian spices. This spicy and aromatic tea comes from India, but can now be ordered in most cafes with a tea assortment.
Masala chai, or chai tea, is a black tea blend, meaning it has enough caffeine in it to keep your energy levels up.
5. Warm Maca
Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a plant that comes from the Peruvian Andes Mountains. It is best known for its power to rebalance anything that is out of balance, and for the energy boost it provides.
Maca is available in powder form and is often added to smoothies and lattes, but you can also make a variant of chocolate milk with it. The taste is described as sweet and earthy, but strong. It is therefore advisable to start with small doses and build up slowly to get used to it.
6. Turmeric Tea
Turmeric tea has been drunk in India for years for its positive effect on health. In addition to being known for its strong taste and golden color, the vitamins it contains should not be underestimated. The vitamins in turmeric tea not only provide an increased energy level, it also improves your immune system. A miracle drink for the office.
So you don’t know what to drink and do you feel like experimenting? Some healthy alternatives to coffee that will keep you going all day.
