Has anyone made the switch from coffee to breakfast tea in the mornings?
I was thinking about making a healthier choice of beverage to go along with my breakfast after noticing I was way over doing coffee.
I have some English but find it isn't as bold as I'd like it to be, I need something to wake me up, I have had Irish in bag form, I'm open to suggestions.
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j
Feb 26th, '08, 14:18
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Re: From Coffee to Breakfast Tea?
Well, I have made the switch sometime ago.. I love a good assam in the morn.JM wrote:Has anyone made the switch from coffee to breakfast tea in the mornings?
I was thinking about making a healthier choice of beverage to go along with my breakfast after noticing I was way over doing coffee.
I have some English but find it isn't as bold as I'd like it to be, I need something to wake me up, I have had Irish in bag form, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks,
j
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Nice!
I'll have to pick some up, thank you.Assam
Flavour: Assam is a strong, rich and deep-amber tea with a malty character.
Occasion: This tea is ideal with “elevenses”, or throughout the day. Many people drink Assam as an alternative to coffee after a meal.
Brewing Instructions: Brew for 3-5 minutes. Best served with milk.
Country of Origin: North East India, from the flood plains of the Brahmapatra Valley.
Did you know? Grown in the Brahmaputra Valley, the low elevation, high rainfall and humidity are responsible for the unique taste of Assam tea.
I used to be a total coffee junkie. But good, strong Black tea works in fact just as well. Adagio has a great selection of excellent Black teas. I have also enjoyed Marco Polo from Mariage Freres and as a surprise I really liked my own Red Dragon signature blend. You can try to create your own energy booster!
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JM wrote:Nice!
I'll have to pick some up, thank you.Assam
Flavour: Assam is a strong, rich and deep-amber tea with a malty character.
Occasion: This tea is ideal with “elevenses”, or throughout the day. Many people drink Assam as an alternative to coffee after a meal.
Brewing Instructions: Brew for 3-5 minutes. Best served with milk.
Country of Origin: North East India, from the flood plains of the Brahmapatra Valley.
You are indeed welcome! I think you will find that it is a satisfying alternative to coffee.
Did you know? Grown in the Brahmaputra Valley, the low elevation, high rainfall and humidity are responsible for the unique taste of Assam tea.
Don't always believe what you think!
http://www.ancientteahorseroad.blogspot.com
http://englishtea.us/
http://www.ancientteahorseroad.blogspot.com
http://englishtea.us/
I'd recommend tasting a number of English Breakfast teas (they aren't all created equal).
I've occasionally started my day with Earl Grey which can be nice, as well as Assam. Adagio's Yunnan Jin is nice.
If you want to cut your caffeine down you can try Hojicha which has a nice roasty flavor. (It's a green tea)
I also do my morning black with soy creamer and agave, so give it that coffeesque experience.
I've occasionally started my day with Earl Grey which can be nice, as well as Assam. Adagio's Yunnan Jin is nice.
If you want to cut your caffeine down you can try Hojicha which has a nice roasty flavor. (It's a green tea)
I also do my morning black with soy creamer and agave, so give it that coffeesque experience.
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I've started drinking chai as a breakfast tea. I use oriental spice (ceylon base, I think?), then add a little bit of sugar (some people use honey, I haven't tried it with honey yet) and milk. It's got a wonderful aroma that wakes me right up. Especially with our weather so nasty lately.
I find the oriental spice chai gives my bacon/grits/toast breakfast a nice balance of sweet. Mmmmmmm.
I find the oriental spice chai gives my bacon/grits/toast breakfast a nice balance of sweet. Mmmmmmm.
Honey in Chai
I use honey in my chai every once in a while. It is a nice contrast to the spices.
Have a wonderful day!
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You're not shocking your body with an insulin hit. That's a plus. And cheaper is good. I bet you were spending $3-$4 per cup.melissalive33 wrote:I went from going to coffee bean everyday and getting a regular iced vanilla latte, soy milk and no sugar added to making a cup of tea and I feel so much better. I feel healthier, the energy boost last longer and its a lot cheaper haha.
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Ha! My first post on this site!
I only drink tea in the morning. Well, I only drink tea. I've never been a big coffee drinker and will only have it when we go out because I find that most places cannot brew a proper cup of tea. I'd rather have a bad cup of coffee than a bad cup of tea!
Anyhow, I mostly drink Assam in the morning but I also have some great Ceylon that goes well in the morning too.
I only drink tea in the morning. Well, I only drink tea. I've never been a big coffee drinker and will only have it when we go out because I find that most places cannot brew a proper cup of tea. I'd rather have a bad cup of coffee than a bad cup of tea!
Anyhow, I mostly drink Assam in the morning but I also have some great Ceylon that goes well in the morning too.
caffeine jolt
The best I could do was to cut my morning coffee in half and transition to black tea, usually a liubao. Then I switch to green at the office and white in the afternoon to ease the withdrawl Maybe I'll phase the coffee out some day, but right now it'd be a waste to drink good tea if I wasn't awake enough to appreciate it.