Like most people, I enjoy coffees, trying alternatives to old favorites, and even different flavors and mixes. So many brands, styles, fair trade, even proprietary delivery cups.....it's not so easy just picking out what to buy. I tried several decaffeinated coffees and only one has ever been able to fool me and actually quench my craving for a real cup of coffee.
In comes Teeccino with a whole new look on what you can do with coffee. Teecino calls their large array of coffee products, an "Herbal Coffee alternative" and some come in what I what call tea bags. Most flavors are Organic and don't shy away when you see their products labeled as Naturally Caffeine Free. I thought this was a play of words and that I would not be happy and much less satisfied to start or end my day with a Teeccino cup, but just opening a packet made me think otherwise. I was 50% a fan before I took a sip or even boiled the water. They had me hooked on just how good the packet smelled. It smelled delicious and I figured I can proceed forward because this experiment can go easily into me just finding the best smelling aromatherapy cup on the market! One way or the other, Teeccino would get used. The company sent me a beautiful assortment of flavors:
- Chocolate in a Dark Roast
- Hazelnut in a Medium Roast
- Dandelion Caramel Nut in a Medium Roast
- Dandelion in a Dark Roast
They also go beyond one-serving tea bags, as you also can get 6 cup servings. I was sent two flavors to try in the larger pack variety:
- Vanilla Nut in a Medium Roast
- French Roast in a Dark Roast
I began by trying a one cup serving in Hazelnut. The aroma is intense and so inviting! Just simply delicious. As the water boiled, I flipped the packet and started reading. Teeccino, states you get the same satisfaction without the caffeine and acidity from coffee. I know what they are talking about because sometimes it can be too early or even too late in a day for me to enjoy a cup and the acidity can be a turn off at those hours. My Hazelnut bag contains Organic Carob, Chicory, Dates, Almonds, Organic Figs and Natural Hazelnut flavor. Very simple and I hear the tea kettle calling me.
I shake the bag and pour the water in. You can instantly smell.....well, coffee. It scent fills the room and it's colors start filling the cup like any instant coffee would react. Still smells good, so nice to know my flavor is not just all in the packaging :)
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I allow the cup to .......hmmm, shall we call it steep or brew? Let's say the "tea-bag" soaks for 5 minutes, as it says in the directions to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. You make sure to dunk the bag several times in the beginning to get the best brew. You can add milk, non-dairy milk, creamers, even any sweetener you wish. I always taste before adding anything no matter what I'm drinking. I sip and this tastes like a nice Hazelnut flavored cup of coffee should taste. It's not bland and full of burned, nutty notes but smooth. I see exactly what Teeccino means by being non-acidic. The roast was medium like listed and I added nothing to it. Yes, it was that good. I liked not having the calories associated with sweeteners or creamers. I missed nothing and this is coming from the girl that will take out a french press to make 2 cups of coffee just right and doesn't care if I am cleaning it at midnight. I have to clean nothing and just wait for water to boil. I'm hooked!
Later that week, I had all the flavors and recommend them all! There was nothing I did not like and some I added just a touch of honey, like with the Dandelion Caramel Nut variety. Teeccino's blends also provide benefits like antioxidants, fiber to natural sources of Prebiotics. You get heart healthy potassium and a natural energy boost from nutrients and not stimulants.
Get your Herbal Coffee fix at:
- On-line- http://teeccino.com/
- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Teeccino
- Twitter- https://twitter.com/Teeccino
- YouTube- http://www.youtube.com/user/teeccino
I received the above product free of charge from Teeccino. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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