Bambu coffee as an alternative to regular coffee
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Are you one of those many people who need one or more cups of coffee every day to get through the day? Many of us are familiar with that feeling: we only function halfway as long as we haven't consumed our daily dose of the black stuff.
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And then addiction might be a tough word to use, but that's what it actually is: we're all pretty caffeine addicted. So much so that many people start to show some sort of withdrawal symptoms when they suddenly quit coffee.
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Headache, sweating, tremors ... exactly the same symptoms as someone who quit smoking, for example. But don't despair. If you want to get rid of your caffeine addiction but still love the taste and uplifting effect of a cup of coffee, there are alternatives.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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Today we will discuss one of them: Bambu Coffee.
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Bambu coffee is the brand name under which Vogel launched this coffee alternative. Vogel is a Swiss company founded by Dr. A. Vogel, a pioneer in the world of herbal and phytotherapy. Another very well-known product released by this company is Echinaforce, an immune-boosting agent. Many people know this as a remedy that helps prevent colds and the flu.
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All products that are released under the brand name Vogel are organically produced. This means that no pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or insecticides are used. All herbs and plants are grown entirely in-house and further processed so that there is total control over the production. In principle, this guarantees impeccable quality of the end product.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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What is so special about Vogel's Bambu coffee? Well to start with, the taste is very similar to that of normal coffee. That is a property that makes it very suitable for people who not only like the effect of regular coffee but also cannot miss the taste of it.
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As in many coffee alternatives, the main ingredient in Vogel's Bambu coffee is chicory. By the way, chicory was very popular as a coffee substitute during World War II, when coffee was scarce. However, malted barley, figs, wheat and acorns are the additional ingredients that make this product really taste like coffee.
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Quite a few people find the taste of chicory alone inferior to that of a normal cup of coffee. By the way, all ingredients of Bambu coffee are roasted to get even closer to the taste of real coffee.
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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In principle you serve it warm, of course, just like real coffee. The preparation is the same as for instant coffee. You mix the powder with boiling hot water in a bag. But good news for those who like iced coffee or latte: this is also possible with Bambu coffee.
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So much for the taste. Another important question for many coffee fans will be: is it as stimulating and uplifting as real coffee? Well, it does not contain caffeine, so you shouldn't expect the same effect as a regular cup of coffee.
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But the ingredients it contains are indeed mildly stimulating and users say it gives them a degree of sharpness and alertness without the jitteriness and insomnia that caffeine often causes . And weren't the latter phenomena precisely the reason that you wanted to reduce your daily caffeine consumption?
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Bambu coffee can certainly help you to reduce your caffeine addiction, if necessary slowly. If you can't quit coffee completely right away, you could start with a regular cup of coffee for breakfast and then Bambu coffee for the rest of the day.
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Give it a try. And then don't forget to let us know what you thought. We expect your reactions at the bottom of this article!
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce