A Wave of Earthy Upstarts Is Looking to Replace Your Morning Coffee. Better Hold On to Your Beans.
A growing number of coffee alternatives made from mushrooms, roots, and adaptogens are gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers seeking gentler morning beverages. The author tested several popular options, including Rasa, Mud/Wtr, and Teeccino, to evaluate their taste and digestive impact. While these substitutes offer caffeine-free, earthy alternatives, their health claims remain loosely regulated and scientifically uncertain.
- ▪Coffee alternatives like mushroom coffee and dandelion root blends are rising in popularity, especially among those with digestive sensitivities.
- ▪Popular brands such as Rasa, Mud/Wtr, and Teeccino use ingredients like chicory, adaptogens, and mycelium to mimic coffee’s flavor and ritual.
- ▪These substitutes are often caffeine-free but lack robust scientific evidence supporting their health claims, and some may cause digestive issues for sensitive individuals.
- ▪The market for coffee alternatives has expanded significantly, driven by wellness trends and social media exposure.
- ▪The author tested three brands over several days, noting earthy flavors and varying levels of palatability, but no definitive health improvements.
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Drink Don’t Talk to Me Before My Mud Water! For those of us forced off of coffee, there’s a burgeoning world of alternatives made from mushrooms and other weird stuff. I sipped my way through the most popular—boy, what a trip. By Nadira Goffe Follow Nadira Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Nadira_Goffe newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters.
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