| Drink | When | Add-ins | Effect | Replaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Coffee | Morning | — | Sharp alertness | Morning booze urge (none) |
| Yerba Mate | Late AM / Early PM | L-theanine (200 mg), ginger, lemon peel | Focused, appetite-suppressing | “One more coffee” |
| Assam / Black Tea | Afternoon | L-theanine (200–400 mg) | Coffee-like edge, smoother | Afternoon slump |
| Shou (Ripe) Pu-erh | Evening | Ginger, optional beet | Grounded calm, earthy warmth | Whiskey / scotch |
| Hojicha | Late evening / night | L-theanine (200 mg) | Settled, sleep-safe | Beer wind-down |
| Hot Ginger + Beet | Night / stress | Lemon peel | Chest warmth, body calm | Alcohol warmth |
| CBD Tea / Tincture | As needed | — | Mild body calm | Stress drinking |
| Cigar (rare) | Occasional night | Pu-erh or hojicha | Ritual, intensity | Social drinking |
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