Decaf Delight

BankerBSN · January 2014

I am totally going to litter the board with NIFR shenanigans :P

Ever since starting with my RE I have greatly cut back on caffeine (one small cup o joe a day) and quit pop (or as some say 'soda') all together. Since deciding to go the IVF route I have cut out all caffiene.

I have turned to caffeine free teas but I need more recommendations. Anyone have a amazing beverage that they concocted/found that is caffeine free? It can be hot or cold, bubbly or flat, brown or clear. But water doesn't count

FishyMom · January 2014

I have no recommendations... But I say litter it girl!!

BankerBSN · January 2014

Ashris13 said:

I have no recommendations... But I say litter it girl!!

I might start a poll about what underpants everyone is wearing and also discuss the crotch bleaching of black panties.

::Whispers::: You know that I am talking about

Milagros315 · January 2014

Fizzy water/club soda isn't like regular water! It's magical and delicious. Plus you can add lemon, lime, or a splash of any juice.

Excuse me while I go check out my black underwear...

khanley1980 · January 2014

I second seltzer......but sadly nothing beats a cup o joe

BankerBSN · January 2014

khanley1980 said:

I second seltzer......but sadly nothing beats a cup o joe

I think about coffee every.single.day.

rlk2 · January 2014

I am all for decaf mochas/lattes from Starbucks and if you like tea, Hartney and sons "hot cinammon sunset" is amazing and they have decaf on their website.

Twinkie0612 · January 2014

I was super sad giving up caffeine this cycle since we just got a keurig for Chrismas and I love all of the flavored coffee treat goodness. I've been drinking decaf coffee and trying out all different flavored creamers. They're ok but just not the same.

Last cycle (October) I drank apple cider by the gallon. It was literally the only thing that sounded good to drink. I was at Walmart and picked up a bottle of "Apple Pie" juice, thinking it might hit the spot. It was a little disappointing. It tastes like watered down Apple juice with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

This cycle I've been drinking sprite/Sierra mist, juice, and it bought some lemonade mix.

MrsC430 · January 2014

Diet cranberry ginger ale was my go to during our last FET

Milagros315 · January 2014

I didn't completely give up coffee either. I've been drinking Newman's Own Decaf because they use the chemical-free Swiss water process.

My favorite caffeine/alcohol free drink is limonada con soda. It's just lime juice, club soda, and simple syrup, but sometimes I'll make it without sugar.

scooteriste · January 2014

Decaf mint tea is my jam these days. If I'm feeling really wild I'll throw in some agave nectar. I've also been into cranberry juice but I can't drink the full sugar stuff straight so I cut it with fizzy water and maybe a lime if I want to feel like I'm at a resort and not on my couch.

BankerBSN · January 2014

Milagros315 said:

I didn't completely give up coffee either. I've been drinking Newman's Own Decaf because they use the chemical-free Swiss water process. My favorite caffeine/alcohol free drink is limonada con soda. It's just lime juice, club soda, and simple syrup, but sometimes I'll make it without sugar.

That drink sounds extra fancy!

poohniki · January 2014

Starbucks will make anything you want using decaf... I drank way too much Starbucks while cycling.. Lipton has an instant iced tea - Passionfruit coconut... It wasn't made with bad sweeteners, still diet and had 5mg of caffeine.. I drank it with hot water, like sweetened normal tea..

Milagros315 · January 2014

BankerBSN said:

Milagros315 said:

I didn't completely give up coffee either. I've been drinking Newman's Own Decaf because they use the chemical-free Swiss water process. My favorite caffeine/alcohol free drink is limonada con soda. It's just lime juice, club soda, and simple syrup, but sometimes I'll make it without sugar.

That drink sounds extra fancy!

It almost feels like you're having a margarita!

But not really. It's still a delicious treat though.

keziah23 · January 2014

San Francisco Bay French Roast Decaf kCups are soooo good!

tptbabe · January 2014

Vodka? It's caffeine-free, low sugar, and doesn't have weird dyes!

I love iced tea. But I'm Canadian, so our version is a little different. And more delicious. I also really like banana/blueberry smoothies!

Side note: I thought I was the only one whose black panties would get that weird bleached spot! TB has once again taught me the ways of the world.

kz's_girlygirl · January 2014

I love MIO things. You just squirt it into your water. Delicious. I have a SodaStream and make carbonated water and add MIO to it as well. Even more delicious.

Decaf never quite cuts it for me, but I do like Larry's Beans decaf Espresso and Twilight blends.

Crio Bru Cavalla is also a decent substitute for coffee or tea. You brew it just like coffee, but it is made from ground cocoa beans so has a chocolatey taste, but not like hot cocoa.

leavehouse · January 2014

Republic tea makes a good decaf apricot tea. I make iced tea with it... Might be a southern thing.

LeggyJeggy · January 2014

@kz's_girlygirl, I totally forgot about the crio bru! So glad you mentioned it!! What do you think of it? I think I couldn't decide which to try first.

pblge · January 2014

I'm a big fan of diluted fruit juice. Full strength is too sweet for me. If you dilute something fancy like cherry juice with a seltzer you can put it in a wine glass and call it a mocktail (looks just like wine!). We also make our own electrolyte drinks with fresh lemon, lime, and/or orange juice, sea salt, and simple syrup to taste. As a PP said it's cider season. If you live in Wegmans territory they have gallons of it pretty cheap all winter long. I like it hot and cold.

And tea, tea, and more tea of course.

pblge · January 2014

Meant to say this is a great thread. Should there be a separate one for alcohol substitutes?

BankerBSN · January 2014

@pblge that is a great idea!

I am totally going to try a lot of these!

kz's_girlygirl · January 2014

LeggyJeggy said:
@kz's_girlygirl, I totally forgot about the crio bru! So glad you mentioned it!! What do you think of it? I think I couldn't decide which to try first.

I like it! I brew it super strong (like twice the amount) and add heated almond milk for a sort of "mocha latte" feel. I have only tried the one I linked to since that's all they carry at my local health food store, but I'm definitely going to look into the others!

MrsC430 · January 2014

@kz's_girlygirl The crio bru sounds so good! I will definitely be trying that.

leavehouse · January 2014

What about topo chico? The lime one is good I hear.

SpartanGirl24 · January 2014

I splurge on Sanpeligrino (sp?) for the 2WW. The blood orange is my fav! You can usually find it in the pop aisle by the sparkling water.

violetmarie61516 · January 2014

I'm feel lame...I don't drink coffee....I know I know...I just can't even stand the smell of it. Also, don't do tea, cider, sparkling anything. My beverage options are pretty limited to my pickiness. I stopped all pop/soda when I thought we were doing IVF but then when we switched to IUI, I got depressed and started drinking Sprite or Root Beer. It's still caffeine free right! Although, I did have two small glasses of Pepsi throughout this 2ww.

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