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Vegan Alternatives to Coffee: Comparing MTE & MUD\WTR®

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Intro

Are MUD\WTR & MTE Good Replacements for Coffee?

Coffee is undoubtedly the world’s favorite morning drink, but it comes with some caveats. That’s why many of us are looking for ways to cut down or completely replace coffee with something healthier.

The problem is: there are a ton of products claiming they’ll get you the caffeine-free energy boost you need in a healthy way – which ones are telling the truth?

We formulated MTE to be just that: a solution that ditches caffeine and relies on adaptogens and nootropics to maintain energy levels.

Another product we love for a close-to-coffee replacement that doesn’t use caffeine as its main energy source is MUD\WTR. Both of these vegan coffee alternatives offer natural, sustainable energy without the costs caffeine comes with – and they’ve got the receipts to prove it.

Let’s look at how these two products are changing the way we view the term “healthy energy drink”:

How it Works

MTE vs MUD\WTR: Where Does the Caffeine-Free Energy Boost Come From?

When you drink coffee, it’s the caffeine that gives you the energy rush. Sugar, too, if you’ve got other stuff mixed in there.

Caffeine is a nervous system activator. It tells your body to produce a bunch of wake-up chemicals, including the main stress chemical, while also blocking the chemicals that signal “I’m tired.” Coffee typically peaks after 1-2 hours and effects run out at 4-5. However, it stays in your system for a while after, which is why it can disrupt your sleep.

MUD\WTR and MTE, on the other hand, harness the power of natural plant-derived compounds with adaptogenic qualities to provide a sustained, calm energy boost that comes with long-term support for a host of other benefits besides simply feeling less tired.

Adaptogens are a class of plants, algae, and mushrooms whose bioactivity helps the body adapt to stress. Chronic stress takes a toll on the brain and body, not to mention how it can cause perpetual tiredness, low mood, and difficulty focusing.

Adaptogens interact with different neurochemicals in the brain involved in mood, motivation and reward to help your body get back into balance. Less stress + homeostasis = more energy + feeling great without caffeine. On top of that, MTE and MUD\WTR include a few caffeine alternatives with nootropic properties that promote clarity and concentration.

Benefits

What’s Good? Caffeine-Free Vegan Coffee Leads to More Benefits

Okay, so what are we getting with coffee? Obviously, there’s some good stuff about it – a few billion people would say so, at least.

Drinking coffee makes us more alert and energized. A cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage can improve your attention and reaction time, and it makes you feel better. Plus, research hints that coffee has neuroprotective properties that can help reduce the risk of neurological disorders in the long run.

However, drinking too much coffee also has some drawbacks:

Sleep disturbances
Jitters
Anxiety
Headaches
Tolerance and dependence (with long-term use)

So, how are MTE and MUD\WTR different?

MTE combines 11 nootropics, adaptogens, and superfoods into a plant-based coffee alternative that supports:

Mood
Focus
Brain health
Anti-stress response
Sleep
Gut health
Weight management

In comparison, drinking MUD\WTR helps with:

Sustained energy
Focus
Immunity
Nutrition
Antioxidant activity

What’s great about MUD\WTR and MTE is that, opposed to coffee, they do not cause tolerance, dependence, or addiction. In addition, they don’t cause jitters or a crash, and they don’t rely on stress hormones to provide an energy boost.

Ingredients

MUD\WTR & MTE: Adaptogens & Nootropics Replace Caffeine Bombs

What are these mysterious bioactive plants we keep talking about? And how are they going to replace that caffeine kick you can count on with coffee?

The main difference here in the question of MTE vs MUD\WTR is the types of adaptogens we each use. MTE has opted for herbs, while MUD\WTR is all about functional mushrooms.

Key adaptogenic mushrooms in MUD\WTR are:

Lion’s mane: supports focus, mood, immunity, brain health
Chaga: supports stress response, cell health, anti-inflammatory
Reishi: reduces stress, fatigue, reactivity
Cordyceps: reduces fatigue, improves physical performance

Key adaptogenic plants in MTE include:

Ashwagandha: supports energy, mood, motivation, stress resilience
Eleuthero: promotes energy, stamina, nerve health, immunity
Holy Basil: supports calm mood, energy, immunity
Maca: promotes energy, mood, endurance, memory

In addition, there are supportive ingredients that improve focus, attention, and concentration through nootropic bioactivity.

MUD\WTR includes masala chai, a tea-derived ingredient that offers the zoned-in feeling of caffeine without the jitters, crash, or addition.

MTE includes nootropics for energy like paraxanthine and L-theanine, which work together to help you really hone in and concentrate, but with a calm, almost tranquil state of mind.

Starting to sound like a couple of pretty good vegan-friendly coffee substitutes, right?

Pricing

Comparing the Cost of MTE vs MUD\WTR

Both MTE and MUD\WTR are healthy vegan coffee replacements designed to support your daily routine, which is another reason they can serve as a substitute for your morning coffee. You’re simply switching out an iffy habit with a healthy one!

And when you consider the $4 you spend on that Americano on the way to work, they’re both also much more economical:

MUD\WTR: $2/serving, $1.33/serving with subscription
MTE: $2.71/serving, $2.30/serving with subscription

Packaging

What’s in the Bag? MTE vs MUD\WTR Packaging

MTE and MUD\WTR come in clean, attractive packaging with the key ingredients and benefits right on the container. Just like their recipes, their marketing is transparent.

MTE comes in 24 single-serving packages of caffeine-free energy powder that’s ready to mix with water.

MUD\WTR comes in 30-serving tins of brown plant-based powder that’s also ready to mix. Both are just as easy and convenient (if not more) than brewing or buying your daily coffee.

Other Highlights

Last Fast Facts on MUD\WTR & MTE

One thing we love about MUD\WTR is that for those who enjoy that dark coffee taste, MUD\WTR comes really close. With dark, aromatic spices and cacao, this coffee substitute offers a flavor profile similar to that of coffee.

On the other hand, for those who like to wake up to a fresh, fruity taste, MTE’s healthy daily wellness blend has a refreshing mango pineapple flavor that’s sure to wake up your taste buds along with the rest of you.

Both MTE and MUD\WTR are plant-based, super-clean, and accessible to many limited diets: