If you’re a committed gym junkie who also juggles a fast-paced job, family and friends then it’s highly probable that you, like me, live off caffeine. But as we all know, while caffeine gives us amazing spikes, it delivers epic slumps in equal measure, decreasing our overall physical and mental performance in the process.
But if we subtract the caffeine from our lives, we still need something to give us that all-important edge. The solution? Mission. They are offering 45% off if you use discount code GF45, just so you know.
Offering a range of science-led, 100% natural hot and cold brew teas, Mission promises to bring back your natural energy while kicking caffeine crashes to the curb.
Its best-selling blend, Energise, is designed to be taken as a replacement for high caffeine and sugar-based drinks to help reduce caffeine consumption and provide sustained energy levels.
In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at exactly what’s in this turbocharged teabag and sharing our thoughts on whether it’s genuinely a viable alternative to coffee and energy drinks.
Let’s get brewing, shall we?
Man On A Mission
Before we take a look at Mission’s transformative formula, let me fill you in with a bit of backstory. After suffering caffeine and sugar crashes during a charity ride across South America, founder Tom Whittle discovered the energising effects of the plant yerba maté.
Inspired by the impact he felt, Tom worked with nutritionists, sports scientists, and master tea blenders to develop a range of performance teas. Putting them to the test, one new Guinness world record and over £100,000 raised for charity later, Mission was born.
Mission Teabags: Energise
The popular Energise blend boasts a host of naturally powerful ingredients that benefit both brain and brawn, all combined in a biodegradable pyramid bag.
Mission has opted to use Chinese Chunmee Green Tea as a substitute for caffeine. This particular type of tea is rich in Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), a unique plant compound that is thought to reduce inflammation, aid weight loss, and help prevent heart and brain disease.
Plus, it ensures a sustainable release of energy throughout the day. Also in the mix is ginger to boost digestion and immunity, and beetroot to increase blood flow to the muscles.
Liquorice and green cardamom have been added into the blend for their uses as a natural immunity booster and stimulant for the central nervous system.
Rounding off the formula are cocoa nibs. Rich in polyphenols, cocoa nibs improve brain function and help to reduce oxidative stress, ultimately protecting you from nasty diseases at a cellular level.
In total, this blend contains just 14mg of naturally occurring caffeine – almost seven times less than a standard cup of coffee and 10 times less than a typical energy drink.
The Mission Teabags Review
There are two ways to take the Energise blend, by infusing it in hot water for three minutes or simply chucking it in a cold water bottle and shaking.
Given that we Brits haven’t seen a ray of sunshine for a good while I naturally gravitated toward having a warm brew, but for fairness, I did also try it cold.
I have to say I did prefer it warm with a slice of lemon, but that was just my personal preference, either way, it tasted great. The freshness of the green tea combined with the warmth from the ginger made for a really pleasant experience.
I know this sounds like a simplistic thing to say, but do you know when something just tastes healthy? It’s like your body instantly recognises it and responds by saying, ‘oh, this is a rare treat’.
Irrespective of the taste the real reason you’re all here is to find out whether it works – and I’m absolutely delighted to confirm that it does.
By simply substituting my morning coffee for an Energise tea I experienced huge benefits. Not only did I feel calmer and more alert, but I didn’t experience the usual mid-afternoon crash that I had come to dread after drinking coffee.
Plus, if I did need to reach for a second mug to pick me back up before the gym I had no trouble getting a sound night’s sleep afterwards.
A pouch containing 30 servings cost me just £15. When you compare that with the price of 30 energy drinks or fancy coffees from your local Costa on the way into the office it’s an absolute no-brainer.
You can make a one-off purchase, but if you subscribe then you can save an incredible 45% off your first 3 subscriptions by applying our code GF45 at the checkout.
All you have to do is head to Mission’s website and select your delivery frequency based on your drinking habits. What are you waiting for? We promise you won’t regret it.
