I’ll be honest. I was a full-blown coffee loyalist. The kind of person who grinds beans fresh every morning, has a go-to barista, and feels personally offended when someone says they don’t drink caffeine. So when I decided to replace my sacred morning brew with Alchemy's gut-boosting tonic, I expected a full-on disaster. Headaches, irritability, and maybe even a total productivity crash.
But something surprising happened instead.
Why I Made the Switch
Like a lot of people, I started paying more attention to my gut health after dealing with stubborn skin issues, low energy, and a bloated, heavy feeling that no amount of “clean eating” seemed to fix. I had read enough about the gut-skin connection to realise my microbiome might be the missing piece.
Coffee wasn’t necessarily the villain, but it wasn’t doing me any favours either. It spiked my cortisol, sometimes left me with an upset stomach, and let’s be real - my second or third cup usually came with a side of anxiety. So I decided to run a simple experiment. For one week, I would skip the coffee and start my morning with a warm tonic designed to support gut and hormone health.
I chose Alchemy's Skin + Gut, a blend of skin and gut-supporting ingredients. It’s formulated to help with digestion, hormonal balance, and skin clarity. If I was going to give up coffee, I wanted something that did more than just taste good.
Day 1 to 3: Withdrawal and a Surprise Glow
The first morning was the hardest. I missed the smell, the ritual, and that familiar jolt of caffeine. But the tonic surprised me. It has a natural berry flavour and is subtly sweet, like something my body instantly recognised as nourishing.
By the third day, the caffeine withdrawal started to fade. I was still a bit sluggish in the mornings, but I noticed something new. My digestion felt smoother, and the bloating that usually followed breakfast wasn’t there. My skin also looked a little brighter, with a subtle glow I hadn’t seen in a while.
Day 4 to 6: Energy Without the Jitters
Midweek was when everything shifted. My energy returned, but in a completely different way. It felt calm and steady instead of spiky and rushed. I was focused, productive, and more emotionally balanced. Even when the work stress piled up, I didn’t feel as reactive.
I also noticed I wasn’t reaching for snacks to fight off an afternoon crash. My mood stayed consistent, and to my surprise, I was sleeping better at night. Without caffeine in my system, I was falling asleep faster and waking up more refreshed.
Day 7: Gut, Skin, and Mood in Sync
By the end of the week, I felt more in tune with my body than I had in a long time. My digestion was smoother, my skin looked clearer, and my mental clarity was next-level. I didn’t expect one change to affect so many areas of my health, but everything is more connected than we think - gut, hormones, skin, and mood all influence each other.
While I won’t say I’m giving up coffee forever, I no longer feel dependent on it. I’ve actually started to crave my morning tonic. It feels like a daily ritual that supports my body rather than just stimulating it.
Final Thoughts
If your skin has been acting up, your energy feels inconsistent, or your digestion just seems off, I highly recommend trying a coffee-free week. Give your body a chance to reset with something nourishing.
Start with one cup of gut-loving support and see what happens. Skin + Gut made this transition easy for me, and now it’s a permanent part of my morning routine.
You might miss your coffee at first. But you won’t miss how it was making you feel.
I swapped my morning coffee for Skin + Gut. Here’s what happened
I’ll be honest. I was a full-blown coffee loyalist. The kind of person who grinds beans fresh every morning, has a go-to barista, and feels personally offended when someone says they don’t drink caffeine. So when I decided to replace my sacred morning brew with Alchemy's gut-boosting tonic, I expected a full-on disaster. Headaches, irritability, and maybe even a total productivity crash.
But something surprising happened instead.
Why I Made the Switch
Like a lot of people, I started paying more attention to my gut health after dealing with stubborn skin issues, low energy, and a bloated, heavy feeling that no amount of “clean eating” seemed to fix. I had read enough about the gut-skin connection to realise my microbiome might be the missing piece.
Coffee wasn’t necessarily the villain, but it wasn’t doing me any favours either. It spiked my cortisol, sometimes left me with an upset stomach, and let’s be real - my second or third cup usually came with a side of anxiety. So I decided to run a simple experiment. For one week, I would skip the coffee and start my morning with a warm tonic designed to support gut and hormone health.
I chose Alchemy's Skin + Gut, a blend of skin and gut-supporting ingredients. It’s formulated to help with digestion, hormonal balance, and skin clarity. If I was going to give up coffee, I wanted something that did more than just taste good.
Day 1 to 3: Withdrawal and a Surprise Glow
The first morning was the hardest. I missed the smell, the ritual, and that familiar jolt of caffeine. But the tonic surprised me. It has a natural berry flavour and is subtly sweet, like something my body instantly recognised as nourishing.
By the third day, the caffeine withdrawal started to fade. I was still a bit sluggish in the mornings, but I noticed something new. My digestion felt smoother, and the bloating that usually followed breakfast wasn’t there. My skin also looked a little brighter, with a subtle glow I hadn’t seen in a while.
Day 4 to 6: Energy Without the Jitters
Midweek was when everything shifted. My energy returned, but in a completely different way. It felt calm and steady instead of spiky and rushed. I was focused, productive, and more emotionally balanced. Even when the work stress piled up, I didn’t feel as reactive.
I also noticed I wasn’t reaching for snacks to fight off an afternoon crash. My mood stayed consistent, and to my surprise, I was sleeping better at night. Without caffeine in my system, I was falling asleep faster and waking up more refreshed.
Day 7: Gut, Skin, and Mood in Sync
By the end of the week, I felt more in tune with my body than I had in a long time. My digestion was smoother, my skin looked clearer, and my mental clarity was next-level. I didn’t expect one change to affect so many areas of my health, but everything is more connected than we think - gut, hormones, skin, and mood all influence each other.
While I won’t say I’m giving up coffee forever, I no longer feel dependent on it. I’ve actually started to crave my morning tonic. It feels like a daily ritual that supports my body rather than just stimulating it.
Final Thoughts
If your skin has been acting up, your energy feels inconsistent, or your digestion just seems off, I highly recommend trying a coffee-free week. Give your body a chance to reset with something nourishing.
Start with one cup of gut-loving support and see what happens. Skin + Gut made this transition easy for me, and now it’s a permanent part of my morning routine.
You might miss your coffee at first. But you won’t miss how it was making you feel.