We don’t have anything against coffee. Never fails to get the job done, and studies have shown that it’s got its share of health benefits. However, we’re also of the opinion that a hardcore habit of triple espressos, shooting boiling water through plastic pods and drinking six or more cups a day is probably a tad much (according to a recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, five is the ideal limit for heart health).
Whether you’re looking to cut back, or merely swap out a mug or two a day, here are five alternatives that will offer a proportional energy boost, with some added physiological perks to boot.
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