Try this herbal coffee recipe to give you energy without leaving you with the jitters.

It combines chaga, maca, dandelion root, and cinnamon.

The right combination of herbs provides a spark of energy without making you anxious, says herbalistRachelle Robinett.

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We can get the energy that everybody is after, which is calm energy.

Your body is already producing cortisol first thing in the morning.

Lumping caffeine on top of your natural cortisol production can lead to too much energy.

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registered herbalist, educator, and founder of Supernatural

Robinett saysdandelion rootis a must for herbal coffee.

Its considered a bitter, so its really good for digestion, but it doesnt taste bitter.

It tastes really savory, darkits delicious.

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She also sayscinnamonis a great addition.

Cinnamon is really nice for stabilizing blood sugar.

So thats another great way to help prevent any crashes.

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Rather than giving up coffee cold turkey, Robinett suggests slowly introducing herbal coffee into your routine.

Or start doing half and half, where you have half herbal coffee, half coffee.

[Its] such a great way to transition in and out of that dependence on caffeine.

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registered herbalist, educator, and founder of Supernatural

Robinetts recipe for herbal coffee helps you stay alert without the jitters.

Put water in a pot

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Add equal amounts of chaga, maca, dandelion root, cinnamon, and cacao to water.

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Simmer for at least 15 minutes.

Before serving, feel free to add MCT or coconut oil to make itbulletproof.

Drink as is or add your favorite milk or alternative milk.

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