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Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T10:52:22Z

I really struggle when it comes to hot drinks on this diet.

I am following a version of the Autoimmune Protocol so coffee is out for me. I am not a fan of green tea either, just can't stomach the stuff.

I am looking for Autoimmune Protocol friendly ideas for hot drinks, preferably caffeine free.

Something I could buy from the supermarket would be ideal. :-)

Answer by Hemming for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T11:14:28Z

Put a lemon slice, ginger and cinnamon in a cup and add hot water. Alternatively, only using one the three works too. I've also used raw liquorice powder with hot water - works fine too.

Answer by Beabs08 for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T13:49:05Z

I do hot water with a slice of lemon and some local honey. I started it for sore throats when I was pregnant, and it made it's way into my everyday routine.

Answer by CD for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T13:50:35Z

Red tea is good. Basically the same nutritional value as green tea, but slightly sweeter and more of a nutty flavor.

Answer by Nachi for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T13:56:21Z

Rooibos tea, aka Red African tea, is caffeine free, and in my opinion, delicious. I'm not sure how it fits in to the AIP, though. It is technically an herb, not tea.

I've seen it stocked at all the major supermarkets. Tazo Tea makes an Organic Apple Red tea which has apple and caramel flavors, but one of the ingredients is "Natural Flavors" -- I'm doubting that works with AIP... If you're in the states, Kroger's store brand is just plain rooibos.

It's great stuff. I steep it for about half an hour and drink it hot or over ice.

Answer by nursling for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T14:30:50Z

rooibos is great. so is roasted dandelion root (Traditional Mecidinals) for something resembling coffee. if you can find dried hibiscus flowers, those make a wonderfully tart tea, and with a squirt of lemon juice it's very refreshing. it's the ingredient in Tazo Passion tea and the Celestial Seasonings Zingers, but those brands have scary ingredients. also boiling cinnamon sticks for a while yields a spicy, sweet tea from the cinnamon oil. that's pretty yummy

Answer by Katy for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T16:13:44Z

Rooibos is wonderful! So many great antioxidants. If you don't mind a little bit of caffeine (but nowhere near as much as coffee), try a loose-leaf chai tea. I make mine with coconut milk and water, boil it on the stove, and then strain it. It's very good!

Answer by Lynn for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-26T17:44:08Z

Mountain Rose Herbs has a great Herbal Coffee blend and other very tasty herbal teas. Get a black tea-free chai or make your own. The warm spices are so nice this time of the year.

I also love this recipe and it's great for reducing inflammation: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/creamy-turmeric-tea/

Answer by Janknitz for Hot drink ideas?

2012-10-27T06:23:58Z

Bone broth is wonderful to sip as a hot beverage. I freeze broth in Ice cube trays and pop a few in my cup to microwave (or heat on the stovetop). Yum!

Add a squeeze of lemon to really perk up the flavor.

Answer by areyousuchadreamer for Hot drink ideas?

2012-11-01T23:28:19Z

All of the suggestions so far have been great. I love peppermint tea brewed with a slice of raw ginger, or even garlic if I'm coming down with something. Bone broth and rooibos teas are also favorites.

Good luck on the autoimmune protocol!

Answer by Sara S. for Hot drink ideas?

2012-11-01T23:55:31Z

Most nights I do natural calm with some salt (sea salt plus some potassium chloride), ginger and/or lemon, and (local raw) honey.

I also love peppermint tea, either with or without some honey.

Answer by Beck for Hot drink ideas?

2012-11-05T19:01:21Z

For a calorie-bomb hot drink, I stew apples in coconut milk with cinnamon. Sometimes add unsweetened cocoa powder or unflavored gelatin.

Answer by Jonny Chee for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T08:21:09Z

Just on the subject of Red Bush / Rooibos tea, I have read that it is a member of the legume family which would technically make it not suitable for the AI Protocol?

Answer by Eve for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T08:32:13Z

What about cammomile? Or nettle, or peppermint? I drink them all the time, and they should be easy to find in the teabag section of the supermarket :)

Answer by Undercurrent for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T09:24:04Z

I love turmeric tea. There are so many variations on the internet: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/creamy-turmeric-tea/ http://www.thespeach.com/2012/03/healing-ginger-turmeric-sleep-tea/ etc.

Also, googling "turmeric tea bags" gives enough results so I am sure you can find some in a supermarket.

Answer by Flip for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T11:44:49Z

I'm HUGE on coffee, to the point that i buy green coffee beans from either Mexico or Columbia, roaste'em for a week's consumption(50ish grams) and grind it everyday to obtain the most quality brewing beverage.

However, i was consuming more than i'd like to, so i cut it down to 2-3 cups a week, mainly pre-training to rip off some adrenaline-rush benefits.

Until i found Chicory. Roasted ground chicory, with a dash of cinamon, or blended with some tablespoons of coconut milk/oil and one or two egg yolks is the most awsome latte, even surppassing Bullterproof coffee. And it is gentle onde the adrenals, for me is a wonderfull Autumn morning drink. Really.

Answer by Marcy for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T14:45:45Z

Coffeeproof Bullet: add steaming hot water to a glass, drop in 2 raw egg yolks, a huge pat of unsalted grassfed butter, tbs of gelatin and a few scoops of unsweetened cocoa. Blend with an immersion blender. It like creamy cocoa and also gives me the bitter kick that I miss from coffee. You can also add a drop of peppermint or vanilla extract or cinnamon and nutmeg or use coconut milk if you're so inclined.

I drink this every morning and get quite fussy when I don't have it now. The cocoa has a nice dose of magnesium without any sugar that gets in the way of absorption and the egg yolks are generally a nutrition bomb.

Answer by Pecan for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T16:28:50Z

Paleo hot chocolate made with hot water, coconut mllk and cacao powder. Optional additions: honey, cinnamon, vanilla pod, etc. Does that fit with the autoimmune protocol?

Answer by Kim for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T16:38:31Z

I like white tea. It has less caffeine than green tea and more antioxidants. It tastes good plain, but you can add honey or whatever.

Also, bone broth is pretty tasty.

Answer by Tal for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T17:19:27Z

there are countless herbal teas available, that you can experiment with. my favourite is cafe des fleurs by societe original. very rare wild herbal tea

Answer by Arrowsican for Hot drink ideas?

2013-01-07T17:30:47Z

I really like Chaga tea. I doubt you'll find it in a supermarket, but if you're really lucky you might find some in your back yard! It's made from a fungus that grows on mature birch trees.

It's dark with a rich earthy flavor that doesn't remind me of coffee, but I would say is "fuller" than most teas. It's supposedly really good for you.