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The Deseret News break room, where I conducted this taste test, unfortunately, did not have coffee filters, and Crio needs to be bru-ed. Alas, I was forced to sip the cacao (cocoa?) mulch using my teeth as a filter. It smells like chocolate, looks like pho, and tastes like jungle bark. With a splash of dairy alternative, this may be a winner. And, indeed, my editor says this is his go to, so I’m obliged to say something favorable about it.
For those looking to kick caffeine or coffee, it often means a journey down a rabbit hole of lesser-known beverages
The search for suitable coffee substitutes is often a journey of a thousand disappointing steps. Along the way, one must deconstruct the powers a caffeinated, hot beverage holds over life and liberty.
Coffee lends its to all walks of American life. It conjures s of the cowboy’s campfire licking a scorched tin pot of joe, and a 20-something striding through a vacant mall clutching the Unicorn Frappuccino blended crème from Starbucks. Uncomplaining, it accepts America’s baggage; our vanillas and pumpkins and Cinnabon syrups.
It seems as though there’s a coffee identity out there for everyone — except those who don’t drink it. What are you if you don’t drink the stuff? Who are you?
It’s a question an increasing number of our population are asking as they choose to abstain; perhaps to curb the jitters or to save money. Its possible rising fuel prices have forced some to choose between gas in the tank or “gas in the tank.”
For all those weary, huddled masses I have scoured the globe (i.e., a local Harmons grocery store) looking for the best coffee substitutes. Consider me your veritable beverage sherpa; the Guy Fieri of the Deseret breakroom; armed with a COVID-decimated palate, a hot water spout, and a drawer full of discarded take-out spoons.
The half-life of caffeine is about five hours. That means if you drink a latte in the morning, a significant amount is still in your system around bedtime. Ralph Waldo Emerson reportedly said, “the first wealth is health.” The first “health” in my experience is quality of sleep, and I want to be wealthy!
So I began my search with no-caffeinated options.
Coffee Substitutes Review | Postum vs Pero vs Cafix
FAQ
Is Pero safe to drink?
Is Pero good for your stomach?
What is Pero coffee substitute made of?
Is Pero or Postum better?
Is Pero a natural drink?
Product Description. Pero is a 100% natural beverage with a coffee-like taste. It is 100% naturally caffeine free and blended from select all natural ingredients — malted barley, barley, chicory, and rye Is Pero healthy to drink? Many people ask if Pero is healthy. The short answer is YES, Pero is healthy. What is Pero made from?
Diet coke vs Zero coke: Which is healthier?
Though both the coke variants have no added sugar, the other ingredients may have alarming affects on the body. Diet coke has 70 mg of sodium in 20 liquid ounces of the drink, along with other preservatives and added caramel color. Moreover, Zero coke has zero sodium but contains acesulfame potassium which is a carcinogen agent. Yet, children below the age of 18 and phenylketuronics must avoid the consumption of both the beverages.
Is Pero healthy?
Many people ask if Pero is healthy. The short answer is YES, Pero is healthy. What is Pero made of? Product Description. Pero is a 100% natural beverage with a coffee-like taste. It is 100% naturally caffeine free and blended from select all natural ingredients — malted barley, barley, chicory, and rye. Why was Postum discontinued?
Does Pero have caffeine?
Chicory Coffee Like coffee beans, chicory root can be roasted, ground and brewed into a delicious hot beverage. It tastes very similar to coffee but is caffeine-free. How many calories does Pero have? There are 5 calories in 1 tsp (1.5 g) of Pero Instant Natural Beverage.