Eight hot drinks to get your caffeine fix (that aren’t coffee)
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Sometimes, it feels like the world revolves around coffee drinkers.
Whether they’re at a café or roadside drive-through, a coffee addict can always find a long black or espresso on the menu. Meanwhile, tea drinkers often have a tiny list to select from, which usually consists of the bare basics like earl grey or chamomile (not exactly designed to perk you up.) Tell someone ‘I don’t drink coffee’ and it’s usually met with a look of horror or bemused wonder.
Thankfully, that is changing in Canberra. Offerings outside of coffee have evolved and we are getting more exciting options to see us through the day.
We’ve compiled a list of eight warming drinks to order for your next hit, minus the coffee shot.
Infused chai tea: Two Before Ten (Greenway, Aranda, Barton or City)
Chai tea has grown in popularity over the years, and for good reason: it’s not only delicious but is also said to help aid digestion and reduce inflammation. Find more of our favourite chai teas here.
Visit Two Before Ten for all locations
Green matcha: 7th and Bake (Kingston Foreshore)
A creamier version of traditional green tea – which can have a bitter aftertaste – the matcha latte is infused with milk to take the edge off and has a slower release of caffeine to get you through the busiest of days.
144/41 Eastlake Parade, Kingston
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Golden latte: The Goods (City)
Perfect for that 3pm pick me up, this turmeric-infused latte is like a warm hug (not to mention packed with powerful antioxidants!)
Level 1 House/40 Marcus Clarke St, City
Grandma’s Strudel tea: Teddy Pickers (Campbell)
Infused with sweet cinnamon and apple, this comforting drink is one of many speciality black teas at Teddy Pickers, where tea lovers are spoilt for choice (there’s even a donut flavoured option!)
53/65 Constitution Ave, Campbell
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Mango, blueberry & passionfruit kombucha: Gather Café (Braddon)
Infused with organic green tea, this drink is as refreshing as it is delicious. It’s also the perfect option to get you in the mood for warmer days.
4/24 Mort St, Braddon
Azteca hot chocolate: San Churro (Woden)
While it technically doesn’t contain caffeine, this is no ordinary hot chocolate. A thick and creamy Spanish drink made with a touch of chilli and cinnamon, the Azteca is bound to give you that much-needed kick.
B001/8 Bradley St, Phillip
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Beetroot latte: Rye Café (Braddon)
Probably the prettiest drink in town, the vibrant beetroot latte is a healthy, delicious – and eye catching – way to start the day.
9 Lonsdale St, Braddon
White chocolate hot chocolaTEA: Adore Tea (Gungahlin)
Served in a teapot, this tea/hot chocolate combo is infused with Chilli Cinnamon, nuts, matcha and coconut cream pie, making it the perfect drink if you’re hankering for something sweet.
Unit 2/2 Dacre St, Mitchell
