In the words of Mrs Doyle, the original Tea Master, "There's always time for a nice cup of tea." No matter what kind of situation or celebration faces us in life, we're always ready to reach for the kettle.  But even the most die-hard tea lovers among us will agree that sometimes you need some variety in your life. That's right, the answer to life's problems isn't always tea. Controversial stuff, we know, but someone's got to say it. To celebrate Alzheimer's Tea Day on Thursday 7 May, we've put together five alternatives to your regular cupán tae. 1. Chai Tea Latte What is it? Spiced black tea blended with steamed milk and sweetener. Chai tea has its roots in India where tea merchants prepare black tea with spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and pepper. Both sweet and spicy, this is the perfect comfort drink. 2. Mexican Spiced Hot Chocolate What is it? Our favourite chocolatey drink with a spicy twist. Add two cups milk, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. a pinch of nutmeg and cayenne to a medium saucepan. Heat until simmering, remove and serve with marshmallows and cinnamon sticks. 3. Herbal Teas What is it? Any beverage made from the infusion of herbs or spices in hot water. From peppermint and catnip to hibiscus and chamomile, the possibilities are endless when it comes to herbal teas. Explore and experiment until you find the one that suits your tea palette. 4. Matcha Latte What is it? Matcha is a fine powder made up of 100 per cent natural green tea leaves. With a whopping 137 times the anti-oxidants of green tea, this is the perfect drink to energise the body while a t the same time calm and focus the mind. Pop a spoonful of the powder in a bowl, pour in boiling water and heated milk and beat with a match brush (available in health stores) until it froths. 5. Ginger Tea With Lemon And Honey What is it? A revitalising drink when you're not feeling your best. Each of the ingredient contain their own natural medicinal qualities and when put together, create a calming mixture to help ease old and flu symptoms and boost the immune system. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is running its annual Alzheimer's Tea Day on Thursday 7 May. Last year the events around the country raised €430,000. All profits go directly to services which support people living with dementia in your local area. If you'd like to host a Tea Day at home, in your work place or at school, simply register for your Alzheimer's Tea Day pack here. For more information click here.