MudWtr: A Coffee Alternative That Works

The world’s favorite beverage? Coffee, hands-down.

Ask most anyone and they’ll tell you that they too, are addicted to the rocket fuel we all know and love.

But what happens when coffee doesn’t give you that same jolt it usually does? Or when you’re looking for something different?

Last month I gave up coffee during a reset cleanse and panicked because I’ve been drinking it every day since college. I had heard about many different alternatives to coffee, but one brand in particular that I kept coming back to was MudWtr, a new coffee alternative made from cacao masala chai, turmeric, sea salt, cinnamon, chaga mushroom, cordyceps mushrooms, reishi mushrooms and lion’s mane mushrooms. (Extra points for knowing how to pronounce all of those!)

This concoction combines the energizing effects of coffee but with a unique and interesting flavor that tastes almost like a muddy, earthy, chocolate-y tea. Let’s get into it:

MudWtr is a unique blend of ingredients that produces a creamy and earthy tasting drink. It has the energizing effects of caffeine without the acidity or jitters associated with coffee. It revolutionary product was created by Jared Smith who was looking for an alternative to coffee that would give him energy while also providing health benefits. He combined cacao masala chai with several medicinal mushrooms to create this delicious and nutritious beverage.

According to their website, the Masala Chai flavor (which I tried) contains just 35mg of caffeine and 2,240 mg of mushrooms and mycelium.Wondering what mycelium are? I was too. Apparently, they’re the root-like structure of a fungus. (So I’m assuming that means, really healthy).

By combining several different sources of natural energy including cacao masala chai and medicinal mushrooms like chaga and cordyceps, MudWtr claims to help provide an increase in energy without the crash associated with consuming too much caffeine. Additionally, because it contains medicinal mushrooms like reishi and lion’s mane it can provide powerful immune-boosting benefits as well as improved focus and mental clarity due to its high antioxidant content.

Preparing MudWtr was really easy! It actually came with two (2) rechargeable frothers, and called for just one teaspoon of powder to 8 ounces of hot water (or your favorite nut milk – I used almond milk) and then you stir until completely dissolved. For best results, they suggest drinking immediately after preparation for maximum potency.

I grabbed the Morning Ritual Starter Kit, which came with:

Of all coffee “alternatives” I tried, I can really tell the difference in my energy and focus levels after drinking a cup of MudWtr. I typically am a two-a-day coffee inhaler, so I would have a shot of espresso in the morning (65 mg caffeine), and usually a shot of espresso in the afternoon (another 65 mg caffeine). I eased in MudWtr by replacing my afternoon coffee with it, and it kept me focused during the afternoon which is usually my time to crash.

As of this past week, I’ve removed coffee from my diet entirely and have replaced it with MudWtr. Due to the slight levels of caffeine I can absolutely feel the energy boost – but what has been the most beneficial has been how it doesn’t give me the jitters or morning anxiety that coffee would. Plus, I feel like I can taste the natural ingredients as I’m drinking it. The only downside is that it definitely needs some sort of sweetner mixed in – I’ve been testing out honey, brown sugar, and monkfruit sweetner, and thus far, brown sugar has been my favorite.

So if you’re looking for all-day energy without the crash associated with drinking too much caffeine, look no further. Not only does MudWtr taste pretty good, but it also provides powerful health benefits like improved focus and mental clarity as well as immune-boosting properties making it perfect for anyone looking for a (healthier) alternative to coffee! I can’t wait to try their other flavors.