{"id":6214,"date":"2017-03-08T09:05:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T17:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6214"},"modified":"2017-03-21T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T17:30:58","slug":"coffee-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/blog\/coffee-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"8 Coffee Alternatives To Boost Your Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee is awesome, there is no arguing with that. But for some, coffee can cause anxiety, insomnia, nausea and stomach issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to boost your morning without any side effects, we have compiled 8 coffee alternatives that not only give you that zap of energy needed, but also have incredible benefits for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Yerba Mate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plant-based South American drink increases energy and enhances mood and alertness without the jittery effects of coffee. Yerba Mate also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, C and E and has the most antioxidants that tea can offer. Medicinally, it is used for lowering blood sugar, boosting your immune system and weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6230\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>How to Make\u00a0Yerba Mate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon of Yerba Mate leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 ounces of hot water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 splash of cold water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener (sugar, honey or maple syrup)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add one large tablespoon Yerba Mate leaves to a tea bag, strainer or tea ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Splash with cool water to preserve its nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Steep in 175\u02daF hot water for approximately 4 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sweeten with honey, sugar or maple syrup (optional).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Yerba-Mate-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6271 size-full\" nopin src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Yerba-Mate-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of\u00a0Turmeric<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turmeric has long been used in Indian food, such as yellow curry. But perhaps the biggest benefit of using large amounts of turmeric (combined with black pepper) in your everyday life is for it\u2019s medicinal properties: to treat inflammation and prevent cancer. Several studies have shown that turmeric can also help with depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6218\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>How to Make Golden Milk<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups milk of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon turmeric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc teaspoon ginger powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch of black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch of cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Blend all ingredients until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour mixture into a small pot and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes on medium heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drain through a fine mesh strainer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour into your favorite mug. Add extra cayenne pepper if you want more spice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Golden-Milk-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6272 size-full nopin\"  src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Golden-Milk-button.png\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives-Golden-Milk-button\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Chai Tea<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because chai tea contains a lot of spices with beneficial properties, this drink is great all around. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Cinnamon helps increase circulation, cardamom aids the lungs kidneys and heart, clove helps relieve pain, and black pepper increases the potency of all the spices combined. Nutmeg and ginger both help in relieving digestion, while star anise has anti-fungal properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6222\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>How to Make Masala Chai Tea<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-4 whole green cardamom pods, smashed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 thin slices of fresh ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cinnamon stick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 star anise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be cup milk of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd teaspoon loose black tea leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Crush all spices using a coffee grinder, mortar and pestle or grater until they form a powder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Grate the ginger into fine pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Boil water, then add ginger, spices and black tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Continue boiling mixture for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add in your milk and stir again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> If your liquid boils over, lower temperature (You may need to do this several times).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Add in sweetener of choice (optional).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Turn off the heat and let it sit for about 2 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Place a strainer over a cup, strain and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Masala-Chai-Tea-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6267 size-full nopin\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Masala-Chai-Tea-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides curbing your craving for sweets, dark chocolate also makes you more alert for about 2-3 hours after eating it and increases blood flow. Looking to lower your blood pressure? A couple pieces of dark chocolate can help with that as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6226\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Make Mexican Hot Chocolate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups milk of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cinnamon stick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 3-ounce disc of Mexican chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tablespoon Ancho powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch of cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cut your chocolate in pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour your milk into a pan and add a cinnamon stick, ancho powder, and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stir mixture for about 3 minutes on medium heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add chocolate pieces, making sure they melt completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, stir and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6269 size-full nopin\"  src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Mexican-Hot-Chocolate-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Maca<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maca comes in many forms. The most popular is powder. It is known for aiding fertility, controlling estrogen levels, testosterone and keeping blood sugar levels in check which in turn helps with adrenal health. Maca has also been known to prevent chronic diseases, especially those caused by high cholesterol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6220\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Make Honey Maca<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u00bd cups almond milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoon honey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon of vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon maca powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place almond milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a small pot and heat for about 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add maca powder and stir.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add honey to sweeten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Top with extra cinnamon (optional).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Honey-Maca-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6266 size-full nopin\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Honey-Maca-button-1.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Matcha<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to detoxify your body from chemicals and metals, matcha tea may be exactly what you need. Not only is it great tasting, it also helps improve cholesterol, aid weight loss, maintain a healthy metabolism for those with type 2 diabetes and helps you relax while staying alert. Matcha green tea is a traditional tea used in many Japanese ceremonies. Buddhist monks also prepared this tea as an elixir to promote concentration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6224\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Make Matcha Latte<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup hot water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup hot coconut milk or almond milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 teaspoon matcha tea powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon sweetener (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 dash of vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frother (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Scoop the matcha powder into a mug or small bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour in a small amount of the hot water and carefully whisk until it creates a pasty texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add in your hot coconut or almond milk, along with the remaining water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stir together until the matcha dissolves completely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place frother on top of liquid and froth until desired texture is achieved.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If you don\u2019t have a frother, you can simply pour all ingredients in a blender and blend until frothy and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Matcha-Latte-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6268 size-full nopin\"  src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Matcha-Latte-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Health Benefits of Mint<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for something refreshing, mint does the trick. Mint is used in common, everyday items like toothpaste, breath mints and chewing gum. Along with helping with digestion, mint also relieves coughs, fatigue and headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6216\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Make Mint Iced Tea<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large handful of fresh mint leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cups water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tea bags of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetener of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Steep three tea bags in hot water, set aside and let it cool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour cooled water into a cup, filling it about half way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add in mint, ice and strawberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add water and sweetener of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Fresh-Mint-Tea-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6264 size-full nopin\"  src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Fresh-Mint-Tea-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Health Benefits of Berries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Berries contain phytochemicals which help prevent cell damage. By having at least two servings of berries a week, you are preventing mental decline like Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson&#8217;s. Not only are berries pretty, they also help with heart health, and can be used to naturally sweeten food and drinks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6228\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How To Make Superfood Berry Smoothie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup fresh or frozen raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup fresh or frozen blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 large fresh or frozen strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup coconut water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 scoops of protein powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pour into a glass and top with your favorite berries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives_Superfood-Berry-Smoothie-recipe-card.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6270 size-full nopin\"  src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button-1024x82.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-Superfood-Berry-button-350x28.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve seen that there are other energy boosting alternatives, which will you try first? \u00a0Keep in mind, some of these options do contain caffeine,\u00a0so if that&#8217;s what you are trying to avoid, there are plenty of other options.\u00a0Create your very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/product\/Any-3-Lines-Mug-30024626?\">personalized mug<\/a> and start the morning off right.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Gifts-Coffee-Alternatives-Recipe-Cards.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6277 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button.png\" alt=\"Coffee-alternatives-All-button\" width=\"1500\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button.png 1500w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button-768x51.png 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button-1024x68.png 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coffee-alternatives-All-button-350x23.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coffee is awesome, there is no arguing with that. 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