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Tea as a replacement for coffee

  • 01-03-2009 10:46pm
    #1
    hamsterboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭


    Hi All
    My GF is looking for a herbal tea that can give her the same wake up kick in the mornings as coffee.
    She's giving up the cappuchinos because of a diet.

    Any suggestions guys
    Cheers

    HB


Comments

  • #2
    That_Guy
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    http://ask.metafilter.com/95888/Alternate-drink-to-coffeetea

    Try this site mate.


  • #3
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    What ever drink she wants plus a couple of Pro-Plus (50mg caffeine tabs, pick them up at a chemist).

    /edit: Could be a good time to kick the caffeine though.


  • #4
    rockbeer
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    Why doesn't she just drink her coffee black?

    Or she could always try this.


  • #5
    hamsterboy
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    rockbeer wrote: »
    Why doesn't she just drink her coffee black?

    [/url].

    Thats the first thing I said but she just can't drink black coffee.
    Its not that she has a coffee addiction, she only would have a coffee in the morning.

    HB


  • #6
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    hamsterboy wrote: »
    Thats the first thing I said but she just can't drink black coffee.
    Its not that she has a coffee addiction, she only would have a coffee in the morning.

    HB


    Has she tried really good black coffee? She could pick up a cafeteire a bodum grinder and a supply of fersh beans for less than €100. It's a big investment up front but they'll last her for years and she'll be enjoying superb coffee.


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  • #7
    hamsterboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭hamsterboy


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    Has she tried really good black coffee? She could pick up a cafeteire a bodum grinder and a supply of fersh beans for less than €100. It's a big investment up front but they'll last her for years and she'll be enjoying superb coffee.

    Have all of these and more, love my coffee.....


  • #8
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,440 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Ah yeah, your nick is familiar now all right. There's no hope for her so!


  • #9
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    You will not find a tea that gives you the same kick/pick-me-up as coffee.

    Instead of farting around with caffeine tabs and or teas just drink espresso
    or use low-fat or skimmed milk


  • #10
    rockbeer
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    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    You will not find a tea that gives you the same kick/pick-me-up as coffee.

    Didn't you check out my link, Gran ? ;)


  • #11
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    rockbeer wrote: »
    Didn't you check out my link, Gran ? ;)

    Just checked now, 1g of the real leaves packed with 239g of other leaves - now if it was the other way around I'd be chewing on them. :D

    "la coca no es cocaína"


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  • #12
    couerdelion
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    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    Just checked now, 1g of the real leaves packed with 239g of other leaves - now if it was the other way around I'd be chewing on them. :D

    "la coca no es cocaína"

    Nah, the whole box of 100 bags weighs 240g with 1g per bag, so 1g per 2.4g bag!

    A bit more of a hit than you give it credit for!:D


  • #13
    rediguana
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    Brazilian Mate tea has a lot of caffeine in it. I had a pack recently and I would be buzzing after a cup and a line. If she doesn't like black coffee though, she's unlikely to like Mate, it's quite smokey and bitter.

    Cappucinos and Lattes are a real source of sneaky calories! There are usually bigger culprits though...


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