Pregnancy and breastfeeding in Japan
4 caffeine-free drinks recommendations to solve pregnancy stress

Good hydration is essential for your health. But when you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should be more careful about what you drink, especially when it deals with caffeine.

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In Japan, coffee is one of the most popular caffeinated drink. In order to preserve the health of the baby, pregnant women who used to drink coffee on a regular basis must find an alternative. In this article, we will present you several choices of Japanese drinks that will help you to avoid caffeine, and which will bring you as much joy as a cup of coffee in the land of the Rising Sun!

Welcome to the world of Japanese drinks

When you are pregnant, you have to restrict yourself from eating or drinking certain types of food. It can be a source of stress, which can affect the baby.

Japan is known for tea. Of course, the most famous tea of the archipelago is matcha, but other types of teas are just as healthy for mom and baby.

Here are four caffeine-free or very low-caffeine drinks that will help you to replace your daily caffeine intake.

Here are 4 caffeine-free or very low-caffeine drinks that are healthier to drink than coffee.

  • Decaf coffee
  • Barley tea
  • Dandelion coffee
  • Roasted brown rice coffee

Decaf coffee

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Decaffeinated coffee is produced with a special manufacturing method that reduces the amount of caffeine in the coffee. You can find it in various forms: beans, powder, and instant coffee.

If the sight and (or) smell of people drinking coffee around you stresses you out or gives you anxiety, decaffeinated coffee may be a solution.

Even if the product name contains the phrase "caffeine-free", this drink may contain about 0.1% caffeine.Therefore, if you want to avoid caffeine at all costs, you can choose another drink.

Barley tea

Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

During hot summer days, barley tea, also called "mugicha" in Japanese, will be your best friend.
This drink is rich in minerals, and the whole family can also enjoy it. Add some cow milk or soy milk to obtain a delicious and original milk tea.

Dandelion coffee

Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

Dandelion coffee (たんぽぽコーヒー, tanpopo kōhī in Japanese) is actually a type of tea. It is made by drying edible dandelion roots and roasting them.
It is commonly called "coffee", but it does not contain caffeine. It has a deep color and a rich flavor. This coffee was spread across Europe when coffee was expensive.

Roasted brown rice coffee

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Roasted brown rice coffee is obtained by roasting then grounding brown rice with hot water, so that it can be drained. Brown rice coffee has a deep aroma, and of course, it does not contain caffeine..

Brown rice is rich in vitamins and minerals. While coffee prevents the absorption of vitamin B1, brown rice contains up to 10 times more of it than white rice.
Furthermore, in macrobiotics and oriental medicine, regular coffee is described as "cooling the body". Brown rice, on the other hand, is classified as a body-warming food and is therefore particularly recommended for pregnant women who are afraid of "cooling down" their bodies.

The best drink recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women: Café Genshin

Among the 4 beverages presented above, the best one with 0% caffeine, that is closest to coffee and that can be consumed with peace of mind , is roasted brown rice coffee.. Café Genshin is without a doubt the best roasted brown rice coffee you will find.

Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

A unique ingredient, 100% organic and 100% natural

Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

Café Genshin is 100% made of Japanese organic brown rice..
It can be safely consumed by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Café Genshin is certified by JAS (Japanese Agriculture Standard).
Café Genshin also holds the title of Official Supplier to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

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JAS Certified ( Japanese Agriculture Standards)

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European Organic Certification

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Coat of Arms of Monaco

TOMO Café Genshin (drip type - 300g)

Café Genshin Organic Premium Roasted Brown Rice Coffee (Drip Type 300g)
Café Genshin Organic Premium Roasted Brown Rice Coffee (Drip Type 300g)
供TOMOカフェ玄神は体に優しい・Le Café Genshin est sain pour le corps
Café Genshin Organic Premium Roasted Brown Rice Coffee (Drip Type 300g)
Café Genshin Organic Premium Roasted Brown Rice Coffee (Drip Type 300g)
Café Genshin Organic Premium Roasted Brown Rice Coffee (Drip Type 300g)
「デトックス効果があって、美容にも良く、ノンカフェインなので、子供も、妊娠中でも安心して飲めます！」供TOMOカフェ玄神 ・Le Café Genshin (café japonais au riz) est une alternative naturelle au café
「こちらは、玄米を黒焼きしたもので漢方では「玄神」と呼び、健康や美容に良いことで近年注目を集めているそうです」・Le café japonais au riz Café Genshin est 100% naturel et biologique

Enjoy Café Genshin, the best Japanese organic and caffeine-free brown rice coffee. Relax with the deep, rich aroma of roasted brown rice. With this drip version, you can prepare it with your coffee machine or with the pour-over method. This drink is 100% made from Isehikari rice..

Price (tax included): 2,200¥

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A unique roasting expertise

Coffee beans are smaller than rice beans. Consequently, it is harder to adjust the roasting time and temperature to produce brown rice coffee.
However, the craftsmen producing Café Genshin have developed a technique to produce a drink that is balanced in color, taste and aroma.

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Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

TOMO Café Genshin - Individual size

Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size
Café Genshin drip type - individual size

Enjoy your Japanese roasted brown rice coffee and let yourself be transported by the delicious smell of roasted rice!

And don't worry, it is Japanese organic brown rice. caffeine-free and sugar-free !

Price (tax included)：200¥

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Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

A pleasant flavor for your body

Café Genshin is healthy for the body during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Before roasting, the organic brown rice used is left to rest in a "moon therapy room". In this room, the ingredients are exposed to a light similar to moonlight, with music composed by Bach in the background to create a stress-free resting space.

Grossesse et allaitement au Japon - 4 recommandations de boissons sans caféine pour résoudre le stress de la grossesse

Relax and breathe with this natural Japanese drink.

TOMO Café Genshin with black paper can

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Warm up your body and relax with its charming brown rice flavor!
You can brew up to 3 cups.

The kanji are written by Ms Koyou Takagi, a professional Japanese calligrapher.


Price (tax included): ¥1,620

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Tasting tips

Café Genshin matches with bread, sweets, and Japanese cuisine..
It is 100% suitable with a healthy diet, especially for breastfeeding mothers, who have to protect themselves from certain disorders such as mastitis.

In summer, brew your Café Genshin bags with water in a teapot, and let it sit overnight. The next morning, you will enjoy a refreshing and delicious drink. .

Also, if you want to enjoy the smell of real coffee, you can use this secret tip. Store some coffee beans in an airtight container, and place a sachet of Café Genshin inside. Let it rest for two to three days. Then pour hot water into the container. The coffee aroma will still be present, but the caffeine will be gone.

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Feel free to try this recipe if you have coffee beans at home!
You can also use this recipe to flavor your cake recipes, or as a topping for your ochazuke (green tea rice). Café Genshin is the perfect caffeine-free, organic drink for you and your baby.

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