8 Alternative Coffee Alternative Drinks To Eliminate Drowsiness

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JAKARTA - It cannot be denied that coffee is beneficial for health. However, drinking too much coffee will also not be good for the body. For that, there are alternative drinks that can both relieve drowsiness, especially when you are working.

Want to know the list of these drinks, let's look at the following.

Kombucha

Kombucha is made from a mixture of tea, sugar, and kombucha bacteria and yeast. The sour taste of kombucha is organic. Besides, it also contains vitamins, amino acids, and probiotics.

That means kombucha can not only boost the immune system but also nourish the digestive system. The content of B vitamins in kombucha can increase energy. Furthermore, the cause of the body's weakness and drowsiness can be overcome by drinking this drink.

Lemon juice

Lemon water contains antioxidants and can increase morale at work. Lemon juice plus mineral water can be considered as a substitute for coffee. This drink also contains pectin which keeps you full longer.

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Pomegranate juice

According to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, there was no significant increase in blood sugar when drinking pomegranates for two consecutive weeks. Even though it tastes sweet, this juice is appropriate to drink in the morning.

Coconut water

One drink that hydrates the body is coconut water. Especially when the weather is hot, you can drink coconut water to reduce body weakness and replace coffee.

Some coffee shops also provide coconut water coffee menus. However, when avoiding drinking coffee, you can only drink a glass of coconut water which tastes refreshing.

Green tea

Besides coffee, tea is also an energy booster. Tea is the same as coffee, contains caffeine. But the caffeine content is lower in certain types of tea. Well, the caffeine in these two types of drinks can make you relax and be more focused.

The best choice for a tea variant as a substitute for coffee is green tea. The L-thanine content in green tea can fight cancer and increase the body's metabolism.

Wheat grass juice

Wheat grass is known as wheatgrass and is used for medicinal purposes. A study published in the Journal of Funcional Foods in Health and Disease found that wheatgrass can be boosting energy, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging.

When dieting, wheatgrass can effectively suppress hunger for longer and stay energized throughout the day.

Chai

Equivalent to thai tea even though it is made with a different composition, chai also feels creamy. Chai is made from a mixture of black tea, milk, cinnamon and cardamom. The caffeine in black tea can increase energy but so as not to make the stomach upset, milk and spices are added.

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Golden milk

The last drink that can be an alternative for anti-drowsiness but avoiding coffee is golden milk. These drinks include a traditional drink from India made from ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper. Sometimes added vanilla seeds or honey.

The yellow color comes from the turmeric powder that is steeped in warm water. The taste is very flavorful because several spices are mixed into it.