Teeccino Herbal Coffee Review
August 5, 2008
I decided to try something to wean myself off coffee a bit. I bought a sample pack of Teeccino herbal caffeine free coffee substitute. It’s made from roasted chicory (which is actually an old Southern coffee substitute, it’s still popular in New Orleans). Chicory contains inulin, which is a fiber that is good for the digestion and elimination. Ground almonds, dates, roasted carob and orange peel. Oddly enough, you don’t taste the almonds, orange peel or dates at all in the finished product.
I put half the packet and 3 cups of water into the coffee pot and hit brew. The verdict? Not bad. A nice hot morning beverage. It was a tad weak, so next time I’ll try it with less water or more Teeccino. The Teeccino has a multi purpose grind that works best with a flat bottom filter shape. If your coffee maker has a cone shaped filter, the multi purpose grind will make the Teeccino taste a bit weak. It really tastes like a weakly brewed cup of mild coffee.
I think it would be excellent mixed with regular coffee beans in order to reduce the actual amount of coffee you’re getting. But it would still have a good strong coffee flavor. Reading the reviews at Amazon, I can see that others have tried that with good results.
Teeccino would be great for pregnant or nursing moms who are trying to reduce their caffeine consumption but who like a nice hot cup of comfort in the mornings. You can find Teeccino at Amazon.com
Another reviewer named Dave had this to say: Teeccino Herbal Coffee of a really great coffee alternative. Teeccino has no caffeine and is all natural. Teeccino Herbal Coffees offer many great flavors and brews in the coffee maker just like regular coffee.
I used to drink a lot of coffee at work and at home. I felt like it was causing my body some problems, such as heart problems, etc. My wife mentioned Teeccino to me and I gave it a try.
This coffee has a really great scent and tastes very smooth and delicious. There are a bunch of different flavors, ranging from what tastes just like a plain old cup of coffee, to Chocolate Mint, Hazelnut, and (my favorite) Vanilla Nut. They even have organic varieties.
I have a teenage son that likes to drink coffee, but we really didn’t want to get him hooked on caffeine. With Teeccino he can now drink “coffee” with us all the time and we don’t have to worry about the health risks.
Lavender Lemonade
July 9, 2008
Ingredients:
4 lemons
2 limes
1 tbsp lavender buds
2 to 4 sprigs of fresh mint leaves depends on how minty you want it.
1 or 2 cups organic sweetener like sucanat (You can add or delete sugar according to your taste.)
2 quarts water
Directions
Juice lemons and limes. Place juice in container and add water and sugar. Stir. In a tea diffuser, add the lavender buds and place the diffuser in the container with the juice mixture. Refrigerate for two hours or place in sun for ultimate lavender flavor.
Variations:
Add 1 tbsp of cranberry juice concentrate
Try a bit of ginger in your lemonade
Boil the lavender buds in the 2 quarts of water, drain and add citrus juice and sugar. Refrigerate for 2 hours
Provided by Vegan Family Living
Kiwi Strawberry Spice Smoothie
June 16, 2008
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut in half
1 prganic apple, cored and roughly chopped
10 strawberries, stem and top peeled off
dash of cinnamon powder
Tip: If you’re using organic fruits then it’s a good idea to leave the peel on as it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. If you’re using non-organic fruits, then it may be best to peel them before using.
Blend all the fruit until smooth and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.
Cinnamon has been shown to help control blood sugar levels, which is great for avoiding energy slumps.
Fruit Facts:
Kiwi is a power food with tons of nutrients and has been shown to help protect the heart too. The pectin in apples may help lower cholesterol levels – as the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Strawberries provide a good source of antioxidants









