Teeccino: A coffee alternative
A coffee that’s not really a coffee? Well, Teeccino is sort of a coffee – it offers the same smell and taste but doesn’t contain the caffeine nor the acidity of regular coffee. And for coffee lovers who have problems with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acid reflux, fibrocystic breasts, Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Syndrome, a product like this is a Godsend. Also, people who enjoy a cup of coffee at night with dinner or after will still be able to sleep later on.
I found this very interesting. So I tried Mediterranean Almond Amaretto and later several other flavors. From the packets I’ve tried, each coffee smells very fresh and robust as you open the packet. When I tasted the herbal coffee I was really surprised. It DOES taste like coffee. My favorite is the Mediterranean Mocha. And my mother-in-law (who LOVES coffee) is eagerly awaiting the Maya Caffee I just sent her.
I know! How do you get an herbal product to taste like coffee? The secret is ramon nuts from trees growing wild in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. These nuts boast some great health benefits as well. According to the Teeccino website, “Ramon nuts were used medicinally by the Maya to detoxify the liver and promote lactation in nursing women.” Plus, the drink contains potassium and inulin, a soluable fiber.
If you tend to drink your coffee without cream or sweetners, then you will want to drink Teeccino the same way. But I found that I didn’t need nearly as much cream or sugar as what I use when I typically drink coffee. I think this is a good thing. Less calories in my cup! And? You can brew it and serve it like you would any other coffee. Want an expresso? Go for it! Want to try it with your french press? Can do. You can even make iced coffee drinks.
Click HERE to find a store that sells Teeccino near you. And give it a try yourself!
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#1 SAMANTHA DAWSON on March 21, 2009:
ME AND MY B/F AR BIG COFEE DRINKERS–THANK YOU
#2 Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma on March 23, 2009:
Thanks for the review. I’m going to look for this!
#3 Beatriz Lopez on March 23, 2009:
I have been a teecino lover for some years now. I highly recommend teeccino, especially the hazelnut flavor:-) SO GOOD!!