A New Coffee Romance...HoffTea!

Until recently, I had my weekend coffee routine down to a science.

Adding cinnamon to the coffee grounds before brewing (a delightful surprise) and then taking my coffee with one tablespoon of blackstrap molasses and six tablespoons of  Coffee-mate Fat Free French Vanilla Creamer.  The molasses gives the coffee a nice earthy foundation and a healthy shot of potassium, while the French Vanilla is pure heaven.

I can hear the descent brewing - how could The Healthy Hoff willfully ingest such an unnatural substance?!?!

It was my one and only vice, people! In fact, I don't think I even like coffee, it was merely a delivery tool for my beloved Mr. French.  I would have panic attacks when running low.  I had to have two bottles on hand at all times to prevent such a catastrophe!

But, having recently given up oil...I found myself at a crossroads.  Mr. French and I needed to take a break.  I had to explore other fish in the sea and try as hard as it may be - to replace my coveted Mr. French.

I searched high and low and tried many, many concoctions and I am happy to reveal that I have in fact found my new love...

Adding lose leaf tea (I prefer berry infused) to the coffee grounds as well as cinnamon not only fills the house with a most excellent aroma, but it mellows out the bitterness of the coffee - leaving behind a smooth, rich and most yummy experience that will have you begging for more.  Add to that one tablespoon molasses, two tablespoons agave nectar and about 1/4 cup alternative milk of choice and it's curtains for trans fat ladened cream!

I'm sorry it had to end this way - it was a good run while it lasted, but you're just no good for me.

Sianoha Frenchie!
The Hoff