Teeccino! Kicking the Caffeine Habit with Alternative Decaffeinated Herbal Coffee Substitute

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Submitted by eebee on Wed Jul 7 2010 6:09pm
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My journey through 28 days of caffeine rehab has led me to discover Teeccino as a viable coffee substitute. I aim to be completely caffeine-free/withdrawal symptom-free in about eight days' time. Being extremely sensitive to caffeine and not having the luxury of taking a full two weeks off work to curl up and die cold turkey, I went first down to 1 mug of regular drip espresso (Bustelo or Pilon) per day for 14 days, then down to 1 cup of strong English tea (1 bag) for 6 days, and I will probably round it out with 1 cup of green tea (1 bag) per day for the final 8 days. 

Harking back to a previous life when I actually listened to my body, finding therewith a peaceful mind, I used to drink those roasted chicory drinks, like Roma. This served the craving for a hot cup of something bitter yet caffeine-free that I could put milk in. To my surprise after 15 reckless, caffeine-drenched years, I can no longer find Roma in grocery stores - it now lurks in the health food store aisles. On my way to pick up a jar, a sales associate mentioned Teeccino as a great coffee drink substitute that you brew.

Noticing the $10 price tag for an 11 oz bag, I left it on the shelf, went home and looked for reviews online. I was impressed by the company's website, as well as a seemingly independent review from another coffee-addict who had to give it up.

Today I took the plunge and bought the Mocha flavor to start with. When I got home I opened up the bag and took a whiff. Hoo! It smells like a raspberry chocolate protein bar (that's a good thing)! Honor Alexandria makes a good point about the heft of the drink resembling coffee. It's plenty bitter. From what I understand by the website description, this stuff is made from organic carob, barley, chicory, dates, almonds, figs and various flavorings. There is a gluten-free claim on the bag, even though it contains barley.

If they brewed and sold this at Starbucks, I'd buy it and not feel deprived of my Venti Americano.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Really nice read with a mild evil beverage

Submitted by roadskater on Fri Jul 9 2010 1:42am.

Wow. That was a really interesting brief on your quest for less caffeine in your body. Nice phrases in there too. I know that you have gone with less caffeine at times, feel better, then feel the call of Cafe Bustelo or Starbucks Americano again (often I am the tempting culprit). Slowly over time it must build in your system until once again you perceive it as a problem. Each time you quit you feel better (not meaning to write a country song here, or repeat one) it seems. So here's hoping this quest will continue in a calm realm of balance.

It's hard to imagine backing off to one strong Tetley British Blend teabag, or dialing back on the scoops of Bustelo, so I know this must be a tough task...but helped by feeling better of course! Making it a whole month or two will be a great test of how much better you feel and whether it is enough better to do without the little legal drug drinks.

Thanks for writing something as I have been otherwise involved in work and skating and background tasks on the site. Hopefully soon I can catch up on some topics I've wanted to share.

Thanks for sharing your struggles, guys. Skateylove, roadskater.

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