Redheaded Jill

Does anyone else love coffee shops but not love coffee?

Once upon a time I loved a good iced latte. I realized that hot coffee, especially on an empty stomach, makes me a nervous jittery wreck. Iced coffee does not (as much).

Then my favorite coffee place got bought out by some clowns and the coffee became ABSOLUTE trash.

So now, I have a new coffee shop home AND I have tried alternative drinks that allow me to enjoy a beverage and support a small business without suffering through drinking sludge.

Flavored Iced Tea – My summer “go to” is definitely flavored hibiscus tea. SO good.

Iced Chai – I didn’t think I liked chai because in the past it was a dirty chai. (Coffee and tea.) Then I tried a peach cobbler chai latte and my life changed forever.

Refreshers – coconut water and fruit and simple syrup (I think). I don’t like coconut water on it’s own, but add strawberries and you have my favorite energy drink.

Hot chocolate – In the winter, when I can’t fathom drinking anything cold, I always get hot chocolate. It’s delicious. I have no regrets.