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Bitter & Bold
Bitter & Bold
USDA Certified Organic
When you purchase certified organic herbs from Banyan Botanicals, you can be confident that you are making a healthful choice, while also contributing to a healthier planet. In order to meet the USDA’s stringent organic standards our entire line of supply is regularly inspected by independent 3rd party certifying agencies.
Learn MoreEnjoy the satisfaction of a daily ritual without the jittery buzz of coffee. Rich and robust, this naturally caffeine-free blend of roasty roots and seeds supports a healthy gut microbiome and nourishes the body with natural, grounded energy.*
- Cruelty Free
- Plant Based
- Vegan
- Dairy free
- Gluten Free
- Caffeine Free
- Non Gmo
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About Bitter & Bold
About Bitter & Bold
- Full-bodied taste from herbal roots and seeds
- Natural source of beneficial bitter herbs
- Supports gut health with prebiotic nutrition*
- Provides natural, balanced energy without caffeine*
16 servings per container
How To Use
How To Use
Add 1 tablespoon to 6–8 oz hot water and mix well. Add milk and sweetener if desired. Note: some herbs may settle rather than dissolve. Swirl and sip to receive the full prebiotic benefit.
Other Ways to Brew:
Creamy & Hot: Mix 6 oz hot water with 1 tablespoon Bitter & Bold. Add 2 oz milk or cream, 1 teaspoon ghee (optional), and your favorite sweetener. Stir well.
Creamy & Iced: Combine 6 oz water with 1 tablespoon Bitter & Bold. Pour over ice and top with 2 oz milk or cream. Sweeten if desired and stir well.
In a French Press: Pour 8 oz hot water over 1 tablespoon Bitter & Bold. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes, then filter. Add milk or cream and sweetener if desired.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients:
| Chicory root (Cichorium intybus)+ |
| Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale)+ |
| Milk Thistle seed (Silybum marianum)+ |
| Carob pod (Ceratonia siliqua)+ |
| Shatavari root (Asparagus racemosus)+ |
Other ingredients: Rice Hulls+.
+Certified Organic
Ayurvedic Energetics:
- Rasa (taste): bitter
- Virya (action): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
- Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for kapha and pitta; may increase vata if used in excess

Herbal Highlights
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Chicory Root
Chicory root has an earthy, bitter taste reminiscent of coffee. It is a natural source of inulin, a prebiotic that supports healthy gut bacteria.*
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Dandelion Root
The roots of the dandelion flower have a bitter quality that is traditionally known to support the liver, kidneys, and digestive tract.*
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Milk Thistle
Native to the Mediterranean, this tall thistle with beautiful purple flowers is known to offer gentle yet powerful support to the liver.*
- "If you love your daily coffee but don't love the caffeine effects, Banyan's new Bitter & Bold is the perfect coffee replacement... Highly recommend!" —Claire R. Verified
- "This is delicious, hearty. It has the deep flavor of coffee without all the baggage." —Margery Verified

UPGRADE YOUR DAILY RITUAL
The regular use of coffee and caffeine can be hard on the body, particularly on the adrenal glands. Bitter & Bold provides natural, balanced energy with nourishing adaptogenic ingredients that support the body's healthy resilience, rather than deplete it. Enjoy it on its own or mix it with your coffee to counterbalance the negative effects of caffeine.*

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Cruelty Free
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Plant Based
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Vegan
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Dairy free
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Gluten Free
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Caffeine Free
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Non Gmo
FIND YOUR FAVORITE BREW
Bitter & Bold can be prepared in a variety of ways. Brew it in a French press, a moka pot, or simply mix it with hot water. You can drink it black, add your favorite milk and sweetener, or blend in a spoonful of ghee for extra nourishment. Craving something cool and refreshing? Pour it over ice. Be bold, experiment, and find the brew that's right for you.
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Sustainably Sourced
Environmentally responsible practices support the long term well-being of the plants and ecosystems we source from.
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Certified Organic
Organic herbs are grown with the use of renewable resources, contributing to both individual and planetary health.
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Fairly Traded
Equitable supply chains ensure the social and economic well-being of our small farmers, producers, and suppliers.
Customers praise this caffeine-free coffee alternative for its "rich and roasted" flavor and bold taste. Many said it's "the best substitute for coffee" they've tried, enjoying it with milk or cream. However, some noted concerns: the powder has a grainy texture that "doesn't dissolve well," leaving sediment at the bottom. Several mentioned the small package size and high price point as drawbacks.
- It legit tastes like a rich cup of coffee
- Easily the best substitute for coffee I've come across
- I felt calm, energized and balanced. Outstanding!
- 5 stars: 39 (78%)
- 4 stars: 7 (14%)
- 3 stars: 3 (6%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
This is surprisingly good. With milk and flavored stevia, it's a fine replacement for coffee, sans caffeine. And I can drink it any time of day. The one complaint I have is the graininess of it. The little grains get caught in my throat and make me cough. I stir it, but there's a lot that settles in the bottom of the glass. Very good.
I love it. I wish I could purchase in bigger quantities. Either way. I love it. I’ve been trying to cut back on my coffee consumption and it really helps. It gives me the same sensation and boldness.
I turn to this instead of coffee and appreciate the body and taste.
I.love it!
This package is extremely small. I saw an ad posting it on sale. When i saw the size of package, i was shocked. ( the size on the ad does not do it justice. The taste is ok, i do it more for the benefits. I dont want to add sugar or stevia. Adding some oat milk smooths it out a bit.
Great product!
I absolutely loved this as a coffee alternative instead of feeling blah like I do after my morning coffee I felt calm, energized and balanced. Outstanding this is now my go to morning drink!
I make a beautiful 10-12 oz cappuccino with this product. Each canister contains 16 servings. That’s about $2 per cappuccino. And they are so much more delicious than Starbucks!
This is one of those Banyan products I would always have on hand if I could buy in bulk to re-fill the canister. I enjoyed the hot beverage alternative and the effect on my digestive system. I just can't bring myself to purchase the container over and over and over...
Hats off to this amazing product. The price is a bit high for what you get, however, I enjoy it, and has been an excellent replacement for coffee, bod, and rich flavors that satisfied the palette.
a very nice coffee substitute, rather expensive
I put it into my yogurt with some stevia
I love this stuff! It tastes pretty close to coffee to me, especially after I add vanilla stevia and a little almond or coconut milk. They were out of it for a while, so I ordered five containers once it was back in stock. I love that I can have „coffee“ any time of day now without impacting my sleep or making me jittery. I only use 1 tsp per cup, which is plenty, to make it go a little further.
I enjoy having a new option for a morning ritual
I had to take the time today to write you. I have tried so many of your products but today I realized that it’s a disservice if I don’t actually tell you how grateful I am.
All of the supplements that I have tried have been great - none of them have ever felt harsh or disruptive to my system. The massage & hair oils absorb perfectly and hydrate so wonderfully. The Ashwaganda Latte is a dream! All of your products just feel so synergistic!
However admittedly, I was a skeptic about the Bitter & Bold only because I have tried so many coffee alternatives and none of those that I had previously tried really made me feeling like I was drinking coffee.
I either felt distracted by a unique flavor / ingredient or I could never seem get the water to powder ratio to taste just right.
This morning I tried this product for the first time. I followed the instructions - 1 T powder to 8 oz hot water. I also added a little cream because that’s how I enjoy it.
In my most recent Banyan order I accidentally purchased a pound of Ashwaganda powder thinking that I had placed the Ashwaganda Latte in my cart. So, I decided to also add 1/2 tsp of the Ashwaganda powder to my cup of Bitter & Bold as well.
Upon first sip, I was surprised how much it legit tastes like a rich cup of coffee. Then at some point, I caught myself drinking it and I had forgotten that it was an alternative!
This makes me so happy - you have no idea! Finally!!!!
I LOVE the flavor of coffee but I don’t always want the adrenal rush with it.
I never actually thought that I would find a coffee-alternative product that actually delivered. The bonus is the additional health properties of each of the ingredients you have chosen to use in this. This is a win-win product!
Your products continue to amaze me and your customer service team is just as great! ! Bravo on all fronts! :pray::skin-tone-4: :sunny:️:boom:
Thank You So Much Banyan!!!
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Best ingredient combo and tastes great. I like to have a cup after dinner.
Was hoping for a coffee alternative but i just didn’t like the taste of this one. Might be good for others but not for me
Greetings, Angela, Thank you for your honest review of our Bitter & Bold. We understand and honor that not every formula will be suitable for every individual, and we will be reaching out to provide you with support directly.
Not gonna lie- I've cut out coffee and caffeine bc of my Vata tendencies, and after trying Banyan's Bitter & Bold blend, I am OBSESSED! I get to have a beautiful ritual with my french press, which also getting a liver cleanse and a detox! I cannot wait to recommend this to all my coffee-loving clients!!!
I love this breakfast beverage! I mix 1 Tbsp with 1 tsp raw cacao and 1 tsp ghee and blend with 16 oz hot water for an amazingly delightful, frothy, creamy prebiotic morning drink. I especially love that little bit of shatavari to add a bit of grounded energy. Yum!
Def an alternative to my coffee addiction. Healthy
Excellent
Excellent
This is a very tasty tea and helped me transition from daily coffee. I add warmed soy milk to the tea powder in a mug and stir in a spoonful of honey. Delicious!
While I love a soothing cup of tea, every so often I hanker after a warm drink with a deeper flavor. This is that drink! It is perfectly named it is bitter and BOLD. A very weclome change on certain days.
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I was hesitant to try Bitter & Bold wondering how it would taste but I knew I wanted a drink that would help my gut flora as well as be beneficial for my liver.,I love it! I just add my favorite non-dairy milk. I was quite delighted at the taste.
I purchased this as a morning beverage. I had been drinking a steeped tea of chicory root and dandelion. I couldn't imagine drinking what was left over in my cup so I put off trying it. Today I opened the package and drank some with a couple ounces of almond milk added to the hot water. What a wonderful surprise. It was not bitter, and as long as I kept stirring it, I had no herbs that were difficult to drink. It almost had a cocoa flavor so I added some cacao and that made it even more amazing. This is a perfect morning prebiotic beverage so I just ordered more. It is expensive but quality, truly nourishing products are worth the extra money
The tea is lovely but it’s a very small quantity and the new cardboard box packaging is way too big and bulky for what is actually inside. I would prefer better packaging.
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I was excited to open the attractive packaging but disappointed to find a tiny bag of powder. I even measured out the product to see if there was really 16 tablespoons in the bag. There were 16. I brewed it with 6oz hot water, stirred, added a bit of hone and raw cream. Taste is smooth, not bitter but the product does not dissolve well in the drink. Lots of product left on the bottom of the cup. I gave it 4 starts because the taste was good but the experience before was not.
Thank you for your honest review of our Bitter & Bold, GP. We're sorry to hear about your experience and will be reaching out directly to discuss a solution with you.


