Mellow Goose Iced Tea makes decaffeinated black-tea drinks blended with fruit flavors and adaptogenic botanicals, including its Green Apple and assorted six-pack offerings. Based in Hershey under the Mellow Brands trade name, the company sold out its first run and is preparing a new release with an improved formula and refreshed look.
Awesome Ice TeaAwesome Ice Tea makes brewed iced teas with handcrafted recipes, seven ingredients or fewer, and a functional blend built around agave inulin and upcycled avocado seed extract. Its lineup ranges from Meyer lemon black tea to caffeine-free raspberry hibiscus, all lightly sweetened with agave rather than stevia and offered with more than 50% less sugar than traditional bottled teas. The teas are vegan, gluten-free, and kosher, with a growing retail presence that includes 219 listed stores.SHERIDAN, WY
Zenology LLCTowson-based Zenology LLC makes ZenJoy, a canned adaptogenic tea designed for stress relief. Its proprietary Zen Blend combines 500 mg of tested adaptogens with tea, natural cane sugar and a touch of honey, and the drinks are sold through more than 200 locations in Maryland and surrounding states.
Dandy BlendBorn 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.VALLEY CITY, OH
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