Tea and Coffee Substitutes

Drinking too much tea and coffee is not something that is recommended by doctors and nutritionists as not only does caffeine dehydrate us, it also interrupts our sleep patterns and plays havoc with our bodies. To many of us however, going without that first cup in the morning is not something that can be given up easily.

There are a number of alternatives to these caffeine filled drinks. Coffee substitutes that are designed to taste and smell like coffee are readily available. Lima Organic Yannoh Coffee Substitute is a very good one to try. Another great alternative to coffee is a cup of Cotswold Roasted Dandelion Root Coffee.

Chicory root that has been roasted and dried is another popular coffee alternative, and in fact it has been this root that people have turned to throughout difficult periods in history such as war time when money for coffee, or coffee itself was not available. The root has a strong flavour and after roasting the taste is similar to that of coffee, yet with no caffeine. Furthermore, chicory has many positive health benefits for organs such as the liver and even helps cleanse the blood.

If you want to drink less coffee for medicinal or health reasons, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world as there are some excellent alternatives available that are likely to offer a host of benefits that caffeine laden drinks cannot.

Do any of you drink coffee substitutes? Have you tried roasted chicory root? Send in your comments below.

Herbal Teas are King

Here at Baldwin’s we think the human body should be treated with respect it deserves. Of course drinking in moderation, eating well and choosing walking over jumping in the car are vital to this cause, but there is one area that we feel is often overlooked. It seems harmless enough, but as people often have up to a 6 a day habit, caffeine no longer become harmless.

We are thrilled to be able to offer an healthy alternative, we think of them a little bit like the nicotine patches for smokers! Our herbal tea bags are natural and good for you and the smell is just heavenly.


Enjoy working your way through our selection, it will take you a while! Each week endeavour to seek out a new flavour. A particular favourite of ours is Dr Stuarts Apple And Ginger Tea, and despite initial reservations, we must say our Wild Fennel Tea Bags are particularly toothsome too!


So we urge all those heavy coffee drinkers out there to throw down those instant granules, and stock up on delicious organic herbal teas. There are even particular flavours that are good for all your internal organs and digestion. Mint tea for example can do wonders for the digestive tract. We are always interested in hearing feedback though. Can anyone recommend other flavours to try? Have you found common ailments magically disappear?