9 Morning Coffee Alternatives

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Often times it’s not the caffeine that makes giving up that coffee addiction so difficult, but the place it holds in our culture. Coffee is the American ritual - a treat for getting out of bed in the morning and starting your day. While coffee in moderation isn’t necessarily a bad thing, drinking more than one cup per day can dehydrate you, tax your adrenals, and make you jittery. This is especially true for those who are sensitive to caffeine.

So why not consider starting your day with a beverage that does nothing but nourish your body and soul? Warm or cold, try one of these super healthy treats and change up your morning ritual:

1. Matcha Green Tea 

With a little bit of caffeine, this green tea powder is a great way to transition away from other more potent morning beverages. Sourced from the Camellia sinensis bush, the leaves are stone ground into a fine powder. The tea has high concentrations of antioxidants and polyphenols that fight the free radicals that damage your DNA and cells, according to Dr. Weil.