Born from botanist Dr. Peter Gail’s search for a better caffeine-free drink, Dandy Blend makes instant herbal coffee alternatives from roasted roots and grains. The Valley City, Ohio, family business began in 1994 as a basement operation and is now carried on by Gail’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Its powdered beverage dissolves in hot or cold liquid without brewing and is offered in regular, organic and two-root Purely Rooted versions.
Non-GMO Project Certification
Kosher Certification
Certified Organic Dandy Blend
Gluten Testing — Not Detected
Compliance program
The Herbal ScoopFrom its Narrowsburg, New York, herbal apothecary, The Herbal Scoop makes small-batch organic loose-leaf teas and herbal wellness powders designed around everyday rituals. Its mostly caffeine-free blends include distinctive formulas such as Wholy Chai and Catskill Cozy, while its VitaliTea powder offers a caffeine-free alternative for sustained energy. The company also grows some herbs on its farm and brings its products to Hudson Valley farmers markets.NARROWSBURG, NY
Sail Away Coffee CoBorn and brewed on Long Island, Sail Away Coffee Co. makes ready-to-drink cold brew and oat-milk lattes built around a proprietary Central American blend. The brand grew from founder Christopher Vetter’s touring-musician years and kitchen experiments into a New York beverage company whose cold brew has been sold through farmers’ markets, grocery shelves, foodservice accounts, and concert arenas for more than 10 years. Its canned brews are known for a smooth, chocolate-toned finish and lower acidity than standard hot coffee.DEER PARK, NY
Coffee Masters ShopCoffee Masters Shop grew from sharing freshly roasted coffee with friends through the back door of its roastery into a family-owned, U.S.-based maker of made-to-order coffee, tea, and cocoa. The company says it has been family owned and operated since 1992, roasting, flavoring, and preparing each order fresh for customers across the country. Its range includes hundreds of coffee flavors alongside loose-leaf teas and seasonal offerings.NEWARK, OH
Herbal Sage Tea CompanyBorn from Maureen Burns’s herbal experiments after a 1991 fire destroyed her vintage clothing business, Herbal Sage Tea Company has been handcrafting organic herbs, teas and spices in Southeast Ohio since 1992. Based in a historic building in Pomeroy, the company operates a certified organic blending facility and draws elderberries and other plant materials from its 200-acre Herbal Sage Farm in the Appalachian foothills. Its work also extends to Sage Teachings, a Meigs County nonprofit focused on health, healing and recovery support.POMEROY, OH