We often start the day with a warm cup of tea or coffee.
Then, hustle for work or college while having a couple more.
And in the evening, we buzz work stress with another cup!
This is a common occurrence that most of us share or witness daily. But did you know that the consumption of stimulants, such as tea or coffee, makes one immediately feel energized at the cost of depleting inner healing power?
Caffeine, which can be found in tea and coffee, acts as a central nervous system stimulant, influencing the brain’s neural activity and enhancing alertness while decreasing fatigue. When you gulp down a cup of tea on feeling tired & suddenly feel energetic, realize that you have not suddenly become well-rested; instead, the caffeine in your tea has worked like a lash on your nervous system. As our nervous system is connected to our digestive system, our digestive power also weakens. Over time, every cup of tea or coffee makes the body weaker & weaker.
And finally, a time will come when no matter how many cups of tea or coffee you consume, you will not be able to get up and do your work because the brain & rest of the body will have been exploited to the maximum point by then. Also, consumption of caffeine over many years may cause faster heartbeat, tremors in your muscles, headache, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, and many more harmful effects.
What Makes Tea or Coffee Addictive?
Eating sugar or drinking alcohol releases hormones like dopamine. Dopamine, the so-called “happy hormone,” makes you feel stimulated and energized. Drinking caffeine increases the level of cortisol and adrenaline in our bodies. These hormones cause addictive behavior. Then the never-ending cycle of cravings for stimulants starts and is hard to end!
This is a vicious circle. If the body becomes dependent on caffeine, eliminating it from the diet can cause withdrawal symptoms that typically begin 12 to 24 hours after intake. Caffeine withdrawal symptoms are similar to alcohol, which is enough to prove that it is also addictive & harmful – similar to alcohol, tobacco, or cigarettes which are all psychoactive substances or, in simpler terms, nervous system stimulants.
Why Do We Consume Tea/Coffee?
People often take caffeine, sugar, alcohol, tobacco, or cigarettes in the following cases:
- When feeling incomplete from insidez
- To combat stress
- To escape life problems or unfavorable circumstances
- When having low mental power
- Lack of awareness
- Getting into the wrong company
- Due to insomnia or trouble sleeping
- Under social pressure
- Trying to stay in trend
- Living a life without purpose
- Lack of self-control
- Due to the non-availability of tasty & healthy substitutes
Other Harmful Effects of Stimulants
The impact of stimulants does not exclusively pertain to our physical health, but extends to our mind, affects sleep, and is noticeable in our behavior and actions. These stimulants impact our thoughts vibrating to our bodies which then reflect in our behavior with others, affecting our relationships, society, and the entire universe.
We must understand that as we consume stimulants, we deteriorate our sleep and thoughts. The thoughts are vibrations sent to our bodies, relationships, and the universe. As we stop taking any form of stimulants, our mind becomes calm and peaceful. We enter the mode of goodness and begin to think satvic & pure thoughts, helping us have elevated high-energy vibrations that will heal our soul, body, relationships, and the world.
Coping With Caffeine Withdrawal
When we stop consuming tea/coffee, we may face several withdrawal symptoms like headache or nausea. Here are a few tips to make this phase easier –
- Apply a wet pack twice daily whenever you feel a headache or other symptoms. Click here to watch a video on how to apply a wet pack. You can also buy a wet pack from our website.
- Do pranayama early in the morning or evening on an empty stomach.
- Drink healthier warm drinks like herbal tea or caffeine-free coffee. Herbal tea can replace traditional Indian tea made using milk and tea leaves. It helps get rid of tea or coffee addiction. It is made using a mix of herbs and natural flavors, without milk and tea leaves. You can use any fresh herb to make this tea – lemongrass, tulsi, rose, or chamomile.
- Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water
Is Green Tea Good for Health?
Green tea, black tea, and other types of tea are all made from Camellia sinensis plants. Green tea is produced solely from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and has not been subjected to the same withering and oxidation processes as black tea. The leaves are plucked, slightly withered, and immediately cooked to prevent oxidation and preserve the green color of its leaves. Because of this, green tea is also known as un-oxidized tea.
Even though the process is different, green tea still contains caffeine. According to this study, green tea contains unique antioxidants such as catechins and theanine but has 0.4 to 10% caffeine.
Yes, green tea has less caffeine than black tea, but remember that caffeine in any amount is harmful to our health. Hence, replacing green tea with a caffeine-free healthier alternative, such as herbal tea, is essential.
Herbal tea is better than green tea, white tea, black tea, or other such tea!
Satopradhan Tea & Coffee Replacements
Satopradhan Organic Tulsi Moringa Herb Mix is good for relieving cough, cold, stress, fever, and overcoming tiredness. It is a simple mixture of three organically grown, cleaned & dried herbs – Tulsi or Holy Basil, Moringa and Stevia. As it comes straight from Mother Nature and is completely unprocessed, this is why it retains the majority of the nutrients and is highly rich in antioxidants
Satopradhan Organic Lemongrass Rose Herbal Drink is excellent for good digestion, boosts immunity, and helps fight insomnia. It is a unique blend that combines organically grown, hygienically cleaned, and shade-dried Lemongrass stalks, Rose petals, and Stevia leaves.
Satopradhan Organic Chamomile Health Drink has the best quality, naturally grown, and shade-dried Chamomile flowers. These tiny flowers are well known for their deliciously smooth flavor and several health benefits ranging from improving your immune system to relieving mental stress & menstrual pains.
Satopradhan No Coffee Powder A perfect substitute for Caffeinated Coffee that resembles any other coffee in Taste & Aroma. No Coffee Powder is healthy & easy to prepare and magical for those who wish to give up Tea or Coffee addiction. You can use Satopradhan vegan coconut mylk powder or Satopradhan vegan coconut milk to make cold or hot coffee.
How to Prepare The Herbal Drinks?
Satopradhan Organic Herbal Drinks are made of Best-Quality, Mixed, Dried & Cleaned Herbs and have no caffeine, sugar, artificial flavor, or chemical preservatives. They are 100% natural, super healthy, and tasty and can be enjoyed as hot and iced tea. They can also be mixed in drinking water to add a nice flavor, color & nutrition to it.
Try Satopradhan Organic Herbal Drinks! Your body and mind will be thankful to you for giving these natural & healthy beverages! Let’s note their quick recipe.
Best for | Preparation | Cook Time | Serve |
|---|---|---|---|
Mini-Meal | 1 Minute | 5 Minutes | 2 |
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Satopradhan Herbal Drink Mix (Tulsi Moringa/ Lemongrass Rose/ Chamomile)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp Jaggery (Optional)
Method
- Boil 1 cup of water in a pan.
- Turn off the flame and add 1 tsp of Satopradhan Herbal Drink Mix & 1 tsp Jaggery (optional).
- Stir well, and cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes.
- Filter the tea with a strainer, pour it into a cup, and serve.
How to Prepare No Coffee Coffee?
Satopradhan no coffee powder is made using roasted & coarsely ground chickpeas. It tastes identical to any caffeinated coffee, allowing one not to compromise health while simultaneously gratifying the taste buds, and is perfect for giving up Coffee Addiction. Here are recipes to make cold coffee and hot coffee using Satopradhan No Coffee Powder.
Best for | Preparation | Cook Time | Serve |
|---|---|---|---|
Mini-Meal | 1 Minute | 10 Minutes | 1 |
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk (Any other Nut Milk can also be used)
- Jaggery Powder
- Satopradhan No Coffee Powder
Method of Preparation
Cold Coffee
- Take 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of Jaggery Powder & 1 teaspoon of No Coffee Powder.
- Place all of them in a blender & blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Hot Coffee
- In a pan, add 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp of Jaggery Powder, and 1/2 tsp No Coffee Powder & heat it.
- Once heated, turn off the flame & add 1/2 cup of thick fresh coconut milk.
- Stir well & serve warm.
Note:
- It is advisable to use fresh coconut milk only. However, Satopradhan Vegan Coconut Milk Powder can also be used to prepare instant coconut milk when needed.
- Do not heat Coconut Milk directly over the flame.
Conclusion
Wake up!
Realize the importance of this much-needed shift in our old belief system and lifestyle.
- Learn to lovingly say an empathetic “NO” to tea, coffee, or alcohol while enjoying with your family & friends.
- Do not consume them out of peer or societal pressures.
- Consciously choose healthier alternatives like smoothie bowls, herbal drinks, dairy-free shakes, lemonades, etc.
- Take care of your health, make wise choices & also share Mother Nature’s healing knowledge with your nears & dears to encourage them to switch their unhealthy habits too!
Together we can do so much!
Remember, each & every effort counts to bring about the revolutionary change we all wish for!
