Better than coffee: 3 recipes for invigorating and budget-friendly drinks

If you can't afford coffee, you can replace it with healthy teas, juices, fruit drinks, and chicory, for example.

The FoodOboz editorial team has selected 3 recipes for tonic drinks that are, firstly, budget-friendly, and secondly, invigorating as much as coffee.

1. Water with lemon

Experts say that water with lemon boosts metabolism and improves digestion. Moreover, lemons contain a lot of vitamin C. You can drink up to 1.5 liters of such water per day. It is also important to remember to drink plain water without lemon, up to 2 liters per day.

2. Tea with mint

This drink will reduce stress levels and will also cheer you up very well. Just take a few mint leaves per 200 ml of water, pour boiling water over and drink.

3. Chicory

This drink is considered the main alternative to coffee. It is very useful, has a beneficial effect on the immune system, and also lowers blood sugar. It tastes very similar to coffee. The drink is easy to prepare: just pour water or milk over the crushed powder.