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Monday, April 17, 2017

I Gave Up Coffee For A Week & Did The #7daydrinkgreen Challenge

Could I give up coffee for a week?


 So I decided to give up sugary drinks and coffee for a week. Why you ask? I wanted to see what benefits green tea could give me by trying a clean drinking diet. Nanami sent me their best seller Nanami Tea Zen Set challenge me to try the #7daydrinkgreen Challenge. Now I thought it would be quite easy to do this challenge as I already don't drink any sugary drinks/I am a water kind of gal. I did not have to give up coffee on this challenge but I decided to do so since the teas have caffeine in them and I did not want to ingest too much caffeine. Giving up coffee was going to be tough as I love the taste of coffee in the morning but I wanted to see how my body would feel with drinking only healthy green tea,


So here is the tea that I was sent.

001 Matcha 30g - 30 servings
Ingredients: 100% finely ground organic Japanese green tea powder
★ High in caffeine and antioxidants
★ Perfect for mixing into smoothies, lattes, sauces, or pastries


002 Sencha 40g - 20 servings
Ingredients: 100% Steamed organic Japanese green tea leaf
★ High in caffeine with a lively, fresh flavor
★ For pre/post-workout and healthy daily hydration, provides energy boost


003 Hojicha 40g - 20 servings
Ingredients: 100% Roasted organic Japanese green tea leaf
★ Nutty and toasty with a slightly caramel-like flavor and low in caffeine
★ Drink after a meal or before bed to soothe the stomach 


004 Genmaicha 40g - 20 servings
Ingredients: Organic green tea blended with roasted organic brown rice
★ The rich, nutty sweetness of the roasted rice blends perfectly with the fresh flavor of green tea
★ Drink before a meal to suppress appetite


    This #7daydrinkgreen Challenge came with instructions on the best time to drink the different tea to get the most of the benefits like energy, digestion, and appetite suppression. I like that some of the teas would give me energy like the Matcha and the Sencha so I decided these were best in the morning and before running. The Genmaicha was to help tame my appetite so I decided to drink this one in the afternoon as that is when I tend to over snack. The Hojicha was low in caffeine so that one I could have at night time.

Check out the #7daydrinkgreen Challenge HERE

  The night before my tea challenge, I labeled all the teas with the info of when I could drink them as I did not want to be drinking the high caffeine ones at night. Then I brewed myself a cup of the  Hojicha. I found this tea to have a nut like taste. I did feel like it needed a bit of sweetener but I forced myself to drink it plain. After a while, I got used to the taste. The only sweetener that I ever use in my coffee is stevia so I could have used it in the tea but I chose not to use it. Maybe I might add a bit another day as it might help me stay on this Challenge.

 The next two days of the #7daydrinkgreen challenge went quiet well and I did not seem to miss my coffee. The third day I started craving the flavor of my coffee so I gave in and had a cup for breakfast but the rest of the day I did drink my Nanami green tea. All of the tea had great flavor but I did add a bit of stevia to them for a touch of sweetness. My favorite tea of the whole set was the Genmaicha as the roasted brown rice gave it a great delicious nutty taste. The Matcha was another favorite that I enjoyed in my morning smoothie and it made a great green tea latte.



Day four of my tea challenge was a crazy busy day and I was glad to have the energy from these teas. I was simply too busy to want coffee as I like to savor the taste of coffee. Day five I did well with just drinking tea but on day six, I had a cup of coffee at church as the smell overtook me. Day 7 was the last day of the tea challenge and I just had the tea. 

 So did I feel better drinking the tea?
 I did notice some extra energy in the afternoon especially the day that I went to the trampoline park with my boys. I drank the Genmaicha before we left the house and I had an incredible time bouncing on the trampoline. I also know the tea was so much better for my health as green tea is load with awesome antioxidants.



Will I give up coffee?
 I will go back to my morning coffee as I love the taste of it but I will only drink one cup a day. I will continue to drink these delicious green teas for the awesome health benefits. Now that the weather is getting warmer, I will brew them and add ice for ice tea. Instead of reaching for a glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, I will grab a glass of ice tea that is made from the Nanami Tea Zen Set The extra energy that I get from the Nanami will be great for getting work done. 

 Could you survive the #7daydrinkgreen challenge and give up those sugary drinks?
 Check out these delicious teas over at https://nanamigreentea.com/products/nanami-power-set 



Sponsored post: I received samples of Nanami tea to facilitate this post.

26 comments:

AiringMyLaundry said...

I have heard how great matcha is but I have yet to try it. I don't drink coffee though--but I do drink Diet Coke. It's how I get my caffeine. I could not go a week without it or else I'd be mean.

Natalie Loves Beauty said...

I am not a coffee drinker and have to say am not the biggest fan of green teas - but I still have yet to try matcha!

Anonymous said...

I had not heard of matcha, and I like green tea. I will have to try it...sounds good.

Unknown said...

I love my coffee. I have had to give it up before, and it was so hard. Good for you for doing so to do the challenge. It's an apt description--Challenge.

Chei said...

Oh this sounds good! I should try this.

Unknown said...

I am not into these type of teas but they look refreshing. I don't think I could give up coffee for a week though.

DB Reviews said...

I have heard of Matcha but never tried it. And well done on giving up sugary drinks and coffee for a week. It is not easy. I don't think I can give up my daily dose of strong tea in the morning.

Unknown said...

I have yet to try matcha - I actually have some in my pantry, I may have to give it a try! I also don't know about giving up coffee for a week, that would be SO hard for me!

Krystel | Frugal Living said...

Hmmm I don't know if I could give up coffee. I would love to try this

Elizabeth O. said...

We are all tea lovers at home. It's lovely to be able to try the different flavors and it's packed with benefits as well. I don't mind having coffee from time to time either.

Emily said...

I don't think I could give up coffee! I like the taste of it, and the pick me up it gives me. My husband is a big time tea drinker and really loves all kinds. I will ask him if he has tried this kind before.

Andrea said...

I love green tea and need to take this challenge! you've inspired me to try :)

Unknown said...

Love coffee I am not sure if I can give up that, even more that green tea but I think I am going to try to do it if I see a difference on me too. Maybe I change my mind.

laborders2000 said...

I have not heard of this before. I am not a coffee or tea drinker but I will certainly pass this along to my husband who is. Maybe he can take on the challenge.

Kelly Hutchinson said...

I love my coffee as well! I only drink a cup or so each day, so I am not worried about the caffeine. I think the tea challenge is a great idea for a change of pace.

Derek - Dad With A Pan said...

How you gave up coffee for a week is beyond me! Props to you! I'll need to give the matcha a shot and see if I can do the same!!!

Fatima D Torres said...

I've always chosen tea over coffee. This one looks like a great alternative to drinking coffee

Unknown said...

I have never heard of the green tea challenge before today but I don't think it's up my alley. I would rather drink coffee!

Yona Williams said...

I have had tropical-flavored sencha tea before and it was really good. Matcha tea is also relatively new to me. I could definitely give up coffee and drink tea for a week.

AK said...

I haven't heard about this but it looks cool and Interesting, I should try this. Glad you share this

Echo aka The Mad Mommy said...

I can't believe you gave up coffee for a week! If I did that, someone would die. Not necessarily me, because I drink coffee for the protection of others.

Misty Nelson Dawn said...

I'm a huge fan of coffee and I didn't know if I can survive this week with no coffee

Lexhansplace said...

am into coffee so much i doubt i can try this, but whats good for you is best for you though.

Unknown said...

I am proud of you giving up coffer is not easy. I am glad you completed the 7 days and had an opportunity to take the green tea challenge

aareeba said...

I have never heard about this before, i guess i need to try this

Unknown said...

Its funny how we are addicted to things. But many times you just find out when you stop... I usally dont drink coffee when Im traveling, except when I stay in a place for longer... just need to stay away from good coffee machines...

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