Caffeine Free COFFEE SUBSTITUTES | BEST COFFEE ALTERNATIVES that taste like coffee

Naturally coffee and free coffee substitutes. Let's take a look at seven best coffee alternatives that look and taste just like coffee so you can savor the moment with a delicious drink. Most of the coffee alternatives in this video could be made using the same methods you would by brewing regular coffee. There are some adjustments have to be made if you want to use an espresso machine and we will look at this adjustment later. You can brew any of coffee alternatives just like they are or you can mix them together creating your signature brew. My favorite part about real coffee is foam, foam on the top and smell. It smells really nice. So when you look at the coffee substitutes one thing you can't really replicate no matter how good they taste is the smell of coffee. So leave this expectation aside and foam is easily replicable for me. That's why all these coffee substitutes that you're gonna see in this video are very very exciting because they do have a texture of coffee if you can call liquid a texture I don't know but they really like you know you can brew them that they look and they taste exactly like coffee better I would say better and foam the foam we can make a foam and we can add creamer and all the flavorings this exactly same flavorings you add in a coffee you can add in the substitutes so taste wise density wise it's just like coffee smell wise you should buy a candle the coffee candle are those such a thing like a coffee candles yeah I hope there is a candle with coffee scent this would be a perfect combination we can put the coffee candle going and have a nice coffee substitute anyhow let's go the first coffee substitute we're gonna look at today is very well known around the globe and this is chicory root chicory is a beautiful flowering plant root of which had been used for centuries as a coffee substitute in europe chicory is a great source of inulin which is prebiotic and is excellent food for your gut friendly bacteria by brewing chicory root you naturally extracting inulin and supplementing your gut flora there are several types of chicory root roasts on the market today we will look at one of my favorite varieties which is french chicory this one is premium dark roast I love the full body taste and flavor it carries dark roast french chicory coffee I make very often you can use any of your favorite methods to prepare french chicory coffee sometimes I make chicory coffee in espresso machine for that there are a couple of things to remember first the chicory root have to be coarsely ground you know I'm not like a real coffee for espresso machine you have to grind it really really fine doesn't work like that with chicory second do not pack your chicory root and third do not fill your filter cup to the top the reason why we're doing all these measures because chicory root is actually rude and it's very fibrous once the hot water hits it it expands rapidly clogging the brewing cup I love the taste of chicory espresso and the nice thick foam it offers it is extremely satisfying all it needs is a sweetener of your choice I love to have it with some date sugar you can use any brewing methods you like for two espresso sized cups you need one tablespoon of chicory if using an espresso machine or espresso mocha pot if using drip coffee maker or french press use from one to two tablespoons of chicory depending on how strong you like it today I'm making chicory espresso shots with homemade cashew milk I love using homemade cashew milk as a creamer because it sprouts very well thickens when warmed up and it is delicious of course you can see the way I'm making my cashew milk in this video by the way references to everything you see in this video I placed in the description box below and on the positivepronin.com website so you can check exactly what I'm using I'm finishing with the sprinkle of cinnamon for sweetener I choose to use Australian pure organic carob syrup carob syrup has a low glycemic index and lovely chocolatey taste which makes it a healthy alternative to sugar and it flavors and sweetens at the same time now to the organic roasted fig coffee alternative this naturally caffeine-free coffee substitute you can always spot in my kitchen I absolutely love the aroma the taste and the rich and velvety texture of roasted fig coffee alternative figs are natural alkalizing energy food that is high in antioxidants and known to support digestive and respiratory health you can brew the fig coffee substitute in a lot of different ways but it will not work in an espresso machine or mocha pot most often I brew my roasted fig coffee using french press add decadence with homemade cashew milk the fig coffee has a mildly sweet taste and I feel like date sugar is the perfect mate for this drink adding additional sweetness and boosting energy level take a moment the next naturally caffeine-free coffee substitute is barley roasted barley also known as orzo in Italy roasted barley coffee alternative is well-loved and very common drink in Italy, China, Korea, and Japan. In Italy, they brew it dark and rich like espresso. Italians call it caffè d'orzo and you can order it anywhere they serve coffee. Roasted barley coffee makes a perfect afternoon dessert beverage because it contains melatonin and tryptophan both of which well known to promote a restful sleep in Japan roasted barley drink is steeped more like tea and served hot in winter and cold in summer this barley drink is believed to be cleansing and purifying improves blood circulation and yeast digestion and has a cooling effect on your body this time I'm making my barley coffee in an espresso mocha pot you can make it in a regular espresso machine as well roasted barley has to be coarsely ground I'm adding a little bit of roasted cumin for an additional flavor don't pack it and fill the portafilter cup only halfway it naturally creates a nice and thick foam one for me and one for you I'm using warm and frothed homemade almond milk you can check my previous videos to see how I make it and I'm adding flavor and sweetness with molasses time to savor the next coffee substitute is dandelion root this coffee substitute is absolutely delicious with a little chocolatey flavor and in Ukraine we love dandelions they everywhere cheering out everybody with the bright yellow flowers providing endless supply for little girls to make flower crowns every part of dandelion is used for its enormous medicinal properties in traditional European herbalism Chinese and Native American medicine dandelion root was traditionally used as a digestive aid and to treat stomach and liver conditions just to name a few you can use dandelion root to make tea or coffee you can purchase them raw or roasted I'm using organic dandelion roots from Bulgaria they come unroasted so I have to roast them myself you can roast them to your liking I love to roast my dandelion roots on a cooktop I feel I have more control over the roast this way you want your roots to be dark brown resembling roasted coffee bean color roast on medium heat mixing continuously once dandelion root pieces are nicely browned but not burned remove them from the heat and transfer to a large flat plate to cool after they are cooled you can grind them on coarse setting in your coffee grinder you can make your dandelion coffee using any of your favorite coffee making methods this time I'm making dandelion root coffee using my pour over dripper coffee maker to make two cups of dandelion coffee I'm using two tablespoons of coarsely ground dandelion root warm and frothy homemade cashew milk date sugar is a sweetener of choice this time a touch of cinnamon and a little sprinkle of date sugar to finish it off dandelion coffee has an elegant chocolate aroma and taste it's time to enjoy the next coffee substitute is roasted chickpeas this coffee alternative goes back hundreds of years and been a popular hot beverage in Europe and Turkey roasted chickpeas coffee alternative has pretty neutral taste I like to use carob syrup to add some chocolate flavor and sweetness homemade frothed cashew milk for smooth and silky texture and some date sugar to sweeten the first sip next is mayan nut or ramon seed scientifically mayan nut is not really a nut it's a droop so more like a coconut just a tiny one with a large seed inside the cool thing about ramon seeds that they not contain tree allergens like other nuts because they not a nuts because they see seed of a fruit not a nut the ramon tree member of the fig family which also includes mulberry trees they grow in central american rainforest I love to combine ramon seeds with another coffee substitute roasted carob even though each of them can be brewed separately I think they are a great complement to each other my favorite way to brew ramon and carob coffee alternatives is by using a french press don't forget to take time for yourself and subscribe till next time be alive