Ever notice how life gets into default mode all by itself? The alarm rings, you get out of bed, and without thinking you head for the coffee pot. Maybe it's too early to think ... hmmm. Down goes the coffee - and before you know it you're feeling grrrreat! Since caffeine is a neural stimulant, it is quickly absorbed and finds it way to the brain, where it kick starts the brain into action! The day has officially begun.

Coffee in moderation is actually good for you, some experts say. A moderate intake of coffee would include about three 8 oz. cups a day. But beware, coffee can be addictive! There may come a day when you feel the need for another cup (and maybe another) to overcome morning grogginess. Your morning ritual then includes 2 cups of coffee and then possibly, several more throughout the day. The fact is, it's easy to get hooked on to coffee since it is so easily accessible. When you're at work, there's the coffee machine. On your way home, you'll probably spot a Starbucks and stop by for a pick-me-up. And when you reach home, you may still have loads to do before the day is done, and another cup of coffee is needed to trudge through the evening.

But ... over-do coffee and you'll see its darker side. Over-consumption may lead to acidity, stress, elevated heart rate, difficulty in falling asleep, restlessness. Since coffee is a diuretic you may find yourself visiting the bathroom more times than regular.

The best way to stop from getting addicted to coffee is by substituting coffee with another beverage. Easier said than done? You simply need to find a good replacement that will give you the same kick that caffeine does and offer more health benefits. Something that tastes even better than coffee? Like chocolate tea.

Chocolate Tea - Better than Coffee!

CocoPure is a chocolate tea which contains a combination of pure cocoa, Green tea and Resveratrol. Chocolate teas are a great substitute for coffee since they offer great chocolate taste. The caffeine content in Green tea is not as high compared to coffee, but it packs in a pretty good punch.

Chocolate tea contains the health benefiting polyphenols found in Green tea. These are known to promote alertness and support heart health by helping to regulate normal cholesterol levels. Powerful antioxidants, epigallocatechins gallate (EPGC), found in Green tea, help protect skin health and promote anti-aging! Green tea also has thermogenic properties and supports weight loss.

The Resveratrol in chocolate tea boosts antioxidant potency. Resveratrol is known to boost stamina and endurance (especially for athletes and health enthusiasts who work out regularly). It is also known for its anti-aging properties and for arterial health support.

Chocolate Tea - Great Chocolaty Taste!

If you think all those healthy ingredients are going to taste horrible every morning, remember chocolate tea also contains pure cocoa! If you're on a diet and looking to fill that chocolate craving then a chocolate tea would work really well to satisfy that quench. While it's got rich chocolate flavor, pure cocoa also has the highest antioxidant potency, even more than dark chocolate. Besides promoting heart health, cocoa makes people happy! It truly does since it has a natural compound that stimulates the production of serotonin-the feel-good hormone.

Substituting your morning coffee ritual with chocolate tea makes sense! You've got the caffeine perk, the happy mood elevators, and multiple potential benefits for great health! Here's to a cheery cup of chocolate tea! Cheers!