Roots, Herbs, and Ritual: Coffee Alternatives

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Sexy Sips during Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Miss coffee but still want that cozy ritual or completely ready to replace it? These dreamy lattes are warm, safe, and satisfying during pregnancy and postpartum. Each one comes with a printable cheat sheet so you can make them with ease without needing to remember a recipe.

🌿 Matcha Latte

Awaken. Stir. Glow.

  • 2 g matcha
  • 60°C hot water, whisked
  • 240 g foamed milk (65°C)
  • Optional: honey or vanilla

☁️ Sip slow. Think clear.




Matcha Latte Cheat Sheet

🔥 Hojicha Latte

Toasted. Cozy. Grounded.

  • 1 tsp hojicha powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Top with steamed milk
  • Optional: maple or coconut sugar

🔥 Perfect for golden hour.



Hojicha Latte Cheat Sheet

🍚 Genmaicha Latte

Nutty. Light. Underrated.

  • Steep 1 tsp genmaicha in hot water
  • Let steep 3–5 minutes
  • Add foamed milk
  • Optional: brown sugar or a pinch of salt

🌾 Unexpectedly smooth.




Genmaicha Latte Cheat Sheet

✨ Golden Latte

Spiced. Glowy. Dreamy.

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Pinch cinnamon + ginger
  • Crack of black pepper
  • Mix with warm milk
  • Sweeten with maple or date syrup

🌞 Anti-inflammatory bliss.




Golden Latte Cheat Sheet

🍫 Cacao Latte

Chocolate. Earthy. Energizing.

  • 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • Mix with hot water
  • Add foamed milk
  • Optional: cinnamon, maca, or honey

💋 Mood-lifting magic.



Cacao Latte Cheat Sheet

🌱 Chicory Latte

Roasty. Deep. Decaf.

  • 1 tbsp roasted chicory root (brew or steep)
  • Strain into mug
  • Top with hot plant milk
  • Optional: nutmeg or hazelnut syrup

🌙 Soulful & satisfying.



Chicory Latte Cheat Sheet

🌼 Dandy Blend

Mineral-rich. Mellow. Malty.

  • 1 tsp Dandy Blend powder
  • Stir into hot water
  • Add steamed milk
  • Optional: vanilla extract

🌿 Herbal café vibes.




Dandy Blend Cheat Sheet

🍯 Carob Mocha

Cocoa-like. Smooth. Sweet.

  • 1 tsp carob powder
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional)
  • Mix with hot milk
  • Optional: cinnamon or vanilla

🍫 For the chocolate craving.



Carob Mocha Cheat Sheet

🌑 Roasted Fig Brew

Dark. Fruity. Unexpected.

  • Steep roasted fig or blend dried figs in hot water
  • Strain and froth
  • Add steamed milk
  • Optional: splash of hazelnut syrup

🍷 Tastes like mystery.













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Roasted Fig Brew Cheat Sheet

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