Brew a cup of rich fig-full coffee without caffeine.

Bubble teas are popular beverages in the West Coast. Even before the warm weather kicks in, I see fans of the sweet drinks toting around their tall cups with a variety of chewy options like boba, grass jelly, coconut jelly in the bottom. Most of these drinks are high in refined sugar and use artificial flavours. I used to be a big fan of adding grass jelly in mine, but after a somewhat disappointing experience trying out a less sugar order with my kids, I got the idea to use my latest coffee alternative review product by Ecoideas to stir up a more nutritious version at home. 

Coffideas by Ecoideas is made from 100% Organic Roasted Black Figs. Caffeine free and Keto friendly, Coffideas is already ground, ready for you to make a cup of Coffee Alternative. This grind is quite fine so watch out for slower pulls if you are using it in an espresso machine. I prefer to steeped it like tea then strained the grinds out afterward. 

Who is this for?

This product is for you if you are looking for a cup of rich tasting beverage without caffeine, or you might be in the elimination phase of a therapeutic protocol like AIP ( Paleo Autoimmune Protocol) and miss the taste of  coffee, this would be a great additional to other coffee substitutes on the market. Brew and drink it as a hot or cold beverage or use it in recipes for cooking and baking.

Tip: Don’t throw the grinds out, use it as a meat rub to add colour, a touch of smokey flavour and of course fibre and nutrients. 

What does it taste like? 

When I used it in my home espresso machine, I can smell the rich fig sweetness as the shot pulled into my cup. It taste very similar to coffee substitute made from dandelion or chicory root, but with a slightly fuller in body. I followed the “use less” suggestion ½ tsp per cup of hot water and it gave me a pleasantly mild taste. 

Try my Black Fig Jelly tea recipe below

Black Fig Jelly tea

Serves one

Time10 mins prepare1 hr to set

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Coffideas Roasted Black Figs
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup hot water (to steep the Coffideas in) 
• 1 tbsp grass fed gelatin 
• 1 tbsp coconut nectar or sweetener of your choice
• 2 c. Coconut milk or dairy alternative of your choice 

Instructions

1. Bloom gelatin in ½ c cold water for 5 minutes
2. Steep Coffideas in 1/2 hot water 7-10 mins 
3. Stir softened gelatin in cold water
4. Add strained hot brew fig Coffidea and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved
5. Pour into mold and place in fridge to set until firm
6. Cut Fig jelly into small cubes
7. Spoon into tall glass
8. Pour over your choice of milk 

Enjoy a cool glass of Black Fig jelly tea, filled with flavour, vitamins, minerals without the caffeine, refined sugar and artificial flavours.