Cacao Tea vs Coffee: My Honest Take
I’m not here to demonize coffee.
I actually love coffee, and I drink one cup a day.
But I also know myself. If I keep going past that one cup, my body lets me know fast. Too much caffeine can leave me with an upset stomach, jitters, that “wired” feeling, and then the crash that makes the rest of the day feel harder than it needs to.
So I keep my coffee, and then I switch.
Why I Switch to Tea After My One Cup of Coffee
After my morning coffee, I like to move into something gentler, something that still feels like a treat, but doesn’t push my nervous system around.
That’s where cacao tea comes in.
It gives me the comfort of a warm cup and that chocolatey aroma, but it drinks like tea: lighter, smoother, and easier to sip throughout the day.
My First Tea Is Around 10–11am (and It’s a Treat)
My first cup of tea is usually around 10–11am, and honestly, it’s such a treat.
It’s the moment where the day has started moving, I’ve already handled a few things, and I get to pause. Not a big dramatic pause, just a small one. The kind that changes your whole mood.
The Blend I Reach For: Cacao Spice
When I want that mid-morning reset, I reach for Cacao Spice.
It’s warming, grounding, and it has that “okay, I’m back in my body” feeling. It’s the cup I choose when I want to keep going, but in a steadier way.
Theobromine vs Caffeine (Why It Feels Different)
A lot of people ask if cacao tea has caffeine.
Azomalli cacao tea doesn’t contain caffeine, but cacao naturally contains theobromine, a different compound than caffeine.
Everyone’s body is different, but many people describe theobromine as a gentler kind of lift compared to coffee.
When Coffee Is the Right Choice (and When It Isn’t)
For me, coffee is perfect for that one morning cup I genuinely enjoy.
For me, cacao tea is what I want when I’m trying to avoid the jitters and crash that come with “just one more coffee.”
It’s not about being strict. It’s about listening.
Keep What You Love, Choose What Supports You
If you love coffee, you don’t have to give it up to enjoy cacao tea.
You can keep your one cup, and then choose something that supports you for the rest of the day.
If you’re curious, start with a mid-morning cup and see how it feels.
