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Working from home has altered our daily routine. For most of us, our mornings are characterised by lazy doom scrolling and replying to work emails from bed.
The only thing that can jolt us out of lethargy is our favourite morning drink.
If you are coffee obsessed and a cup of joe is the first thing you reach out for after leaving your bed, this article isn’t for you. But if you’ve been looking for alternative drinks that can give you the energy to take on a hectic day, you’ve come to the right place.
5 best coffee alternatives that will charge you up in the morning
Matcha Tea
Matcha is a type of green tea made by steaming, drying and grinding the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant into a fine powder. As opposed to the regular green tea, while sipping on Matcha you’re actually consuming the entire leaf. This naturally means that you will get a better supply of antioxidants.
Turmeric
Turmeric milk or golden milk, as some people like to call it, is a caffeine-free alternative for coffee. Along with turmeric, you can also add ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. Also vanilla or honey for added flavour.
Tea
The good ol’ chai is an all-time favourite beverage of many. And, if you start your day with a cup of milk tea instead of dark coffee, we stand by you.
Kombucha
Kombucha is a healthy drink. Made from fermenting black tea with bacteria, yeast and sugar, it is a great morning sipper. A neatly fermented batch of kombucha contains probiotics, acetic acid and antioxidants, that have an array of health benefits.
Green Tea
If milk tea or black tea don’t cut it for you, a piping hot cup of green tea is a nice option. And, if matcha is slightly more difficult to procure, a bag of green tea + some honey.
[Via GQ India]
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