Time to cut the caffeine? Try these 5 original coffee alternatives


By AGENCY

Masala tea is aromatic and flavourful, and a good alternative to coffee. — AFP

If coffee makes you edgy or stops you sleeping but you struggle to give it up then, fear not, because there’s a host of caffeine-free (i.e. stimulant-free) alternatives out there. And the good news is that they taste great.

Coffee may be a breakfast essential or a favourite mid-morning pick-me-up but, according to an American study, drinking more than four cups a day could be bad for our health and increase cardiovascular risks. It can also lead to sleep issues. Maybe it’s time to check out some of these alternatives.

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