Afternoon coffee alternative

[Anonymous]

I’m a teacher and don’t drink a lot of coffee in the morning but start to drag around 12-1:00. I will drink coffee then but lately I don’t think it’s working and I’m wondering if there is some other alternative out there. Some kind of caffeinated powder/energy/electrolyte type thing? I have used “pre workout” but not sure that’s the best option if I’m not actually getting ready to work out. Haha

Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

Two things:
Liquid IV- the green one that says energy on it
Pure matcha tea

Both have high caffeine so maybe start with a half dose? I like the matcha because it’s a light buzz but it does have quite a bit of caffeine.

[Anonymous]

My kids like the pink drink from Panera or Starbucks which is caffeinated. Tea is the other obvious solution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two things:
Liquid IV- the green one that says energy on it
Pure matcha tea

Both have high caffeine so maybe start with a half dose? I like the matcha because it’s a light buzz but it does have quite a bit of caffeine.

I tried regular liquid IV once and found it really sweet. . Is this one have the same taste?

[Anonymous]

Diet Coke.

Red Bull

[Anonymous]

Kombucha

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kombucha

Great idea! Forgot about this.

[Anonymous]

Caffeinated seltzer-- Bubly and Aha. They have very little caffeine, but enough to give a little boost. and 0 calories.

[Anonymous]

I suggest cutting back on how much coffee you drink in the morning and you might find a cup of coffee in the afternoon has a better effect. That is what works for me. Too much coffee in the morning makes me tired later.

[Anonymous]

https://www.zesttea.com/pages/zest-tea-caffeine

[Anonymous]

Sparkling Ice Caffeine

[Anonymous]

I know you're asking about drinks, but have you looked at what you're eating for lunch, OP? I find that I need to eat low-carb for lunch or else I get tired/sleepy. If I have carbs, I eat something really spicy or garlicky. For some reason, spices and garlic wake me up.

[Anonymous]

Iced tea. I agree with checking on your lunch tho, that is what affects me.

[Anonymous]

What are you eating for breakfast? Usually midday slump stem from blood sugar highs and lows. Try to start the day with at least 30g protein for breakfast to stabilize your sugars, and see if that helps the midday slump.

[Anonymous]

Yes I eat high protein breakfast and few carbs for lunch. I barely have time to eat much. Haha