If I don’t mainline a cup of coffee first thing upon waking, my brain will suddenly play host to what feels like a small maniac wielding a jackhammer. My writing gets all wobbly and nonsensical. (Don’t worry, I’m caffeinated right now!) And I find it borderline impossible to focus, which, unfortunately, is kinda a prerequisite to being employed—which, also unfortunately, is a prerequisite to making money. Which, most unfortunately, is—you get it. So why would I go looking for the best coffee substitute on the market?

Let’s just say I’m harboring a trenta-size dislike for the fact that I am in somewhat of a codependent relationship with coffee. (Other things too, according to my therapist.) And attaching my whole self to anything just doesn’t feel smart. What if, when the world ends, I’m stuck in my bunker without coffee or electricity? Dealing with caffeine withdrawals while simultaneously trying to skirmish for the last tin of beans is not ideal. Not at all.

But maybe you clicked on this list of coffee substitutes because the side effects—anxiety, digestive issues, or midafternoon fatigue—that can come from a day on the drip (coffee) are simply untenable. Or maybe you’re bored with your same old brew and looking to shake up that morning routine. Whatever the reason, from matcha lattes to roasted barley blends, there are truly so many creative beverages out there. I drank an unholy amount of liquid to bring you these: the very best coffee substitutes.

Some caffeine

Clevr Matcha SuperLatte

Fluffy, creamy, and a little sweet. This latte blend is laced with stress-reducing adaptogens—like reishi, lion’s mane, and ashwagandha—stone-milled matcha, and probiotics, for a dairy- and jitter-free morning wake-up call. (Matcha is lower in caffeine per serving than coffee and takes longer to release.) The coconut milk and oat milk powder base means all you need to do is add some hot water and stir, making this a great camping option. When I’m  home, with electricity and shelter, I like to froth or blend a scoop of powder with hot water for a seriously cloudlike bev.