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For many, the slight tingly buzz of caffeine seems part and parcel with our favourite hot beverage. Warm, cozy, and more alive in a certain way.
Some crave the routine rituals. Other the aliveness & warm comfort it can bring.
Let’s talk about the ups and downs of drinking caffeine for a moment.
The ups: That feeling when the first drops of tea hit you, and you feel RIGHT, meaning everything is all right in your soul. There’s that warm, soothing comfort of the beverage. You get that caffeine-demon-fire going, and you feel like you can conquer the world!
And then there’s the up of, well, feeling UP! Caffeine will get you talking and moving and shaking!
But what goes up must come down, right? That’s the law of gravity applied to caffeine.
And we can feel the comfort leave us – and stress settles in instead (oh no!).
When you’re too UP, you feel wired and eventually crash. Except, the crash isn’t a restful state; it’s more like a restless, brain foggy inability to settle, and you find it virtually impossible to focus.
You’re twitching, buzzing, and vibrating all over the place like a smartphone on fire.
Alert! Notification! Over here!
You’re wired.
Or you’re TIRED. You are tired from the caffeine plummet. It’s time to make a change.
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Empty your mug. Take a breath.Let’s do this.
It’s time to CHILLAX.
Here’s the thing: a lot of tea has caffeine in it, so we’ve got to be discerning about which leaves make the cut–or rather, make the mug.
Which tasty, caffeine-free tea can you steep to help you mellow out and set the body at ease?
Here’s an all-star roster. The first round draft picks. The GOAT-teas.
For those that like it a little spicy:
You’ve got to try chai: it’s warm, peppery, cinnamony, clovesy–fill your cup with this cozy cold-weather remedy. Chai tea is spiced – and it has that earthy, robust flavor, but minus the heavy bitter taste. Anything Chai is usually a good bet if you’re on the hunt for the best-tasting tea that is caffeine-free, and yet gives you the satisfaction of a warm, comforting, decadent brew.
While traditional chai is made with black tea, you can now find delicious, caffeine-free varieties like Harney and Sons’ Organic Rooibos Chai or The Republic of Tea Red Chai. With a splash of almond or coconut milk, this is a sweet, satisfying, comforting cup.
For the beauty sleepers (or steepers):
Hibiscus Beauty Elixir from Pique. If you have any health-lifestyle-gurus in your podcast rotation, then chances are, you’ve heard of Pique tea. This tea choice comes in the form of “tea crystals,” meaning you get all the flavour and health benefits (think antioxidants, polyphenols, adaptogens) without all the chemicals.
Pique tea crystals come in a neat, single-serve sleeve that you rip open and pour directly into hot water. It’s that simple. The taste of hibiscus is juicy and refreshing. You might catch yourself doing a two-step or a merry jig. How come? Just because!
For the mellow yellows:
If you’re looking to wind down, look no further than Chamomile Citrus whole leaf tea from Mighty Tea. This caffeine-free tea comes in silken tea pouches. You can steep it in hot water in the afternoon to mellow out a little bit or before bed to wind down. The citrus flavour perks the senses just enough to appreciate the tea’s smooth taste and subtle aroma.
For a much-needed re-charge of the old batteries, the Organic Lavendar Tulsi Herbal Tea from Stashis you trusted friend and companion. According to its description, this tea is made from leaves “from the tulsi plant which has been revered in India for more than 5000 years. According to folklore, tulsi is a healing balm for body, mind and spirit.” Another great non-caffeinated choice, this tea is robust and yet relaxing. Just what you need to settle down after a busy day – OR something to maintain mindfulness throughout the day.
For lovers of taste explosions:
For a colourful mix of fruity zesty flavours, try the Tiesta Tea – Blueberry Wild Child. A delightful drink jam-packed with so many juicy and tart flavours. Apart from the staple taste of blueberries we’ve got licorice root, chicory root, orange peel, lemongrass… The list goes on and on. No list of the Best Tasting Caffeine Free Teas would be complete without a pull from the eclectic ensemble from Tiesta Tea. Enjoy this tasty berry tea any time of year.
The Republic of Tea’s Decaf Ginger Peach Black Tea is one of their bestsellers, and one of the best-tasting caffeine-free tea’s out there. The delicious combination of peach and ginger is an explosion of taste in your mouth! And the fact that it’s decaf means you can drink it all day if you wish, and you won’t get the jitters!
This particular tea was voted Outstanding Beverage by the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade – and can be enjoyed either hot to warm you up on a cold day – OR as a refreshing thirst-quencher over ice in warm weather!
For when you need to chill – literally:
Tea is typically consumed when hot, but it doesn’t need to make you hot. In fact, certain blends, especially those containing mint, can be great on steamy summer days when you need a refreshing, cooling beverage. Added bonus? Peppermint tea can also ease an upset stomach, helping you to restore balance. Stash makes a great loose-leaf peppermint, and Two Leaves and a Bud’s Paisley Organic Peppermint Tea is also delicious.
This is not a list to demonize caffeine at all.
You can enjoy caffeine in moderation. Maybe you still want your caffeine fix and are simply looking for something that is in line with what tea WITH caffeine offers you.
What’s fantastic is, there’s an abundance of great tasting tea that is caffeine free, so you have a wealth of different varieties to choose from.
Whatever the case, I hope this list is a helpful springboard for you to try out some of the best tasting caffeine free teas available today.
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