For a Change of Pace this Holiday, Gift MUDWTR
There's no denying America's love affair with coffee, right? But most functioning adults can attest to the fact that caffeine can be a pretty slippery slope. Along with the cherished ritual of morning coffee and the promise of productivity comes anxiety, jitters, energy crashes, and messed up sleep. And, of course, when you don't sleep well and wake up the next day tired, what do you do? Pour more coffee. If you or your loved ones are looking for a new morning ritual without the side effects, MUDWTR could be the thing you didn't know you needed. Or, as it turns out, the gift you didn't know you wanted.
Think of MUDWTR as a coffee alternative, with each serving containing one-seventh the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. Shane Heath, founder of MUDWTR, set out to create a coffee alternative that wouldn't have any of the side effects. He sought to create something that induced alertness, not dependency; improved his mental capacity and function; improved his physical stamina and performance; and improved his immunity and overall health. And, it had to taste like something he'd want to drink every day.
He zeroed in on the ingredients he wanted to include, and a few kitchen disasters later, MUDWTR — pronounced "Mud Water" — was born. He was less sore after workouts. He could eat less yet work more. He slept better. He got sick less. It was, in his words, what coffee always aspired to be. But what the heck is MUDWTR?
Well, it's a stimulant, sure, but it takes a much more balanced approach to boosting focus and wakefulness. Masala chai is blended with lion's mane for focus, chaga and reishi to support a healthy immune system, cordyceps to promote natural energy, turmeric and cinnamon for their antioxidant powers, and cacao for mood and energy. What's more, it's totally organic, contains zero sugar, and reportedly tastes like masala chai and hot coco had a baby.
So where does the gifting come in? Well, we heartily recommend the Morning Ritual Starter Kit, which is all you need to get started with a micro-dose of caffeine and a macro-dose of functional benefits. Retailing for $60 — $40 if you subscribe — one box contains a 30-day supply of mud, a frother, samples of the creamer and sweetener, and a guidebook that explains the whole thing.
The thought of giving up a ritual as sacred as your morning coffee can be daunting. We get it. Fortunately with MUDWTR, you don't have to: There's a slew of delicious recipes on their website to make your morning mud something to cherish, things like Vanilla Iced Mud with Mushroom Boost, Rose Water and Rise Iced Matcha, and Ginger, Carrot, and Mud Smoothie. There's even a recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Mud Wings.
Whether you're looking to break the caffeine cycle this holiday season or give the gift of renewed health and focus, MUDWTR is a great way to start the new year off right.