Caffeine Awareness Month?

March 6, 5:21 PMGettysburg Restaurant ExaminerJaimie Schock

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So, apparently, March is Caffeine Awareness Month.  Brought to you by CaffeineAwareness.org, an anti-all-things-caffeine interest group, the aim of Caffeine Awareness Month is to show folks how addicted to caffeine they likely are and all the health risks associated with a morbid intake of the chemical.

According to their website, "The Caffeine Awareness Association, a non-profit organization, is committed to the physical, mental, and emotional wellness of the public whose lives have been affected by their misuse of, or dependency on caffeine. Our mission is to provide objective, evidence-based information and advice to help reduce the health, social, and economic harm associated with caffeine abuse and addiction."

As a proud caffeine addict, I am immediately rebellious to this type of sentiment, though I admit that their caffeine calculator, quiz, and risk test are good tools for people interested in kicking caffeine.

To celebrate (and protest) Caffeine Awareness Month, I bring to you two lists.  The first is a list of great non-caffeinated beverages in the Gettysburg area that are worth trying.  The second is a list of great caffeinated beverages and foods in the area that you could enjoy in protest.  Enjoy!

The Top Ten Best Non-Caffeinated Beverages in the area (in no order):

1. Jamaican Style Ginger Ale at Pomona's in Biglerville, PA.
2. Jasper's Juice Smoothies at The Ragged Edge in Gettysburg, PA.
3. Sidral Mundet Mexican Soda at El Costeño Mexican Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA.
4. Fizzy Lizzies Carbonated Fruit Juice at New Oxford Coffee Co. in New Oxford, PA.
5. Tröegs Mad Elf Barley Wine at KClinger's Tavern in Hanover, PA.
6. Home-brewed Beer at Appalachian Brewing Co. in Gettysburg, PA.
7. "Confederate Sharpshooter" Mixed Drink at Farnsworth House in Gettysburg, PA.
8. Jack Daniels Single Barrel & Coke at the Flying Bull Saloon in Gettysburg, PA.
9. Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac at Herr Tavern in Gettysburg, PA.
10. Beamish Irish Stout Beer at Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg, PA.

Top Ten Best Caffeinated Beverages and Food in the area (in no order):

1. Iced Mocha-Flavored Latté at Seasons Bakery in Gettysburg, PA.
2. Frozen Mocha at The Ragged Edge in Gettysburg, PA.
3. Jamaican Coffee at the Pub & Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA.
4. Kahlúa and Citavo Coffee at Farnsworth House Tavern in Gettysburg, PA.
5. "Red Eye" Coffee at New Oxford Coffee Co. in New Oxford, PA.
6. Basic Cup of Coffee at The Avenue Restaurant in Gettysburg, PA.
7. Basic Cup of Coffee at Pomona's in Biglerville, PA.
8. Chocolate Martini at the Blue Parrot Bistro in Gettysburg, PA.
9. Oolong Tea at Ping's Café in Gettysburg, PA.
10. Cappuccino Granita at Pomona's in Biglerville, PA.

If you plan to spend Caffeine Awareness Month free of the chemical or relying on it for daily survival, Gettysburg has a number of excellent options for your consumption.