Teeccino.....a coffee alternative

In November's concious box I recieved 3 samples of Teeccino. Teeccino is a caffeine free herbal coffee. The main ingredients in Teeccino are all certified organic and are carob pods, barley and chicory root.  These ingredients are all naturally caffeine free and low in acidity making teeccino a safe alternative for  drinking during pregnancy as well or for those with reflux.

I drink coffee or tea nearly all day when I am at work. The office is very cold and I feel that I always need a warm drink to keep warm. I don't like the amount of caffine I take in so....  when I recieved my samples and they came in  "tea bag" form and noticed that they were caffeine free I quickly realized that if the samples tasted yummy Teeccino could be the answer to my dilema.

Being a self proclaimed coffee addict I was a bit skeptical of  the taste of this "caffeine free herbal coffee." However I was pleasantly surprised!!  It doesn't taste just like coffee but it does taste fantastic.  I ended up ordering a box of the Maya Chocolate which  I am very much enjoying.. the chocolate flavor is very pleasant...not too overwhelming or sweet! I am now addicted =)

June's Conscious Box

I just received June's Conscious Box in the mail. 

If you are not familiar with conscious box it is a monthly subscription sample box. Each month the send out a selection of ecofriendly, organic, and healthy products. I personally really enjoy getting this particular box. The reason being that  I am introduced to products that I would not normally purchase when out shopping because of the often higher price of organic product and me not being sure that I would like the product. This way I get to try out samples (usually generously sized) and decide if i really like them before committing to purchasing the full size product.

 

What the box looked liked when I opened it up. That is a pretty postcard lying on the very top.

This months theme seems to center around vitamin supplements and energy bars.  Products included:

 LaraBar, 

Kelp Krunch  Bar

eBoost Energy Shot

Vega One Nutrition Shake

Sattva Cashew Butter

Mighty Leaf Tea  (2 flavors Earl Gray & Jasmine)

Natural Newborn Bug Stopper Soap

KO Lotion

Nuti-Masu Life Ocean Salt (mix into a sport drink)

Natural Vitality 28 Energy Supplement

Overall I am excited to try these samples out. I did take that Kelp Krunch sesame bar in my lunch today & it was surprisingly yummy. As I was eating it I turned it over to read the ingredients which were: Sesame seeds, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, kelp.... That is all! Additionally they donate a portion of their profits to Allied Whale. I think I may have to purchase some more of these. The bar was gluten free which will be great to offer to my friends who  have gluten issues.