Several weeks ago, I was a winner in one of Chelsey ‘s giveaways and received a bag of  Teeccino  herbal coffee to try.

As someone with tummy troubles and anxiety, coffee isn’t a great choice for me, but the problem is, I LOVE it.

So you can imagine how excited I was to receive this tea, which is caffeine free, gluten free and non-acidic. You brew it just like normal tea, but let me tell you, it smells just like coffee and looks just like it too.

I added some vanilla soymilk and enjoyed half a mug in the morning, then stuck the rest in the fridge and drank it iced-style in the afternoon.

Does it taste exactly like a strong cup of coffee? No. Does it taste enough like it to make me less miserable without my tummy-ache-causing, jitter-inducing friend? See for yourself.

(It’s sold at Whole Foods)

It will now be a staple in my cupboard. Thanks for the sample and the coups, Chelsey!