Grounded - Herbal Coffee Alternative
Created by a Naturopathic Doctor and an Herbalist, Herbal Autonomy empowers you to reclaim your health through nature-based care, herbal products, and accessible education — offering real tools for wellness and sovereignty outside of a system built on dependency and extraction.
functional herbs for steady energy, inspired by coffee
The Story Behind Grounded:
A Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee Alternative for Energy, Focus & Hormone Balance
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Founder Suzie Herrmann has always loved her morning coffee — until it started triggering the very health challenges she was trying to heal: hormonal imbalances, anxiety, PMS, PMDD, painful periods, insomnia, and digestive issues. Like many, she found that caffeine was no longer serving her body.
Determined to find a better solution, Suzie set out to create a herbal coffee alternative that didn't just taste like coffee — but also delivered the energy, focus, and ritual of coffee without the crash, anxiety, digestive impact or hormonal disruption.
Originally formulated as Moonrise Morning under her first business, Cycle Sisters Apothecary, the blend was designed to support PMS and painful period relief. But customers — and Suzie — quickly noticed wider benefits:
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Better digestion
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Steady, crash-free energy
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Improved mood
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Balanced blood sugar
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Increased libido
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Deeper sleep
As more people (including men) began requesting the blend, it became clear: this wasn’t just for menstrual support. This was a powerful, functional herbal coffee replacement for anyone looking to ditch caffeine, balance hormones naturally, and enjoy sustained energy without the jitters.
That’s how Grounded was born.
Grounded features the same trusted, organic herbal formula as Moonrise Morning — made with herbs like:
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Rhodiola & Damiana – for energy, focus, and mood
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Dandelion Root & Chicory – for a rich, coffee-like flavor and digestion support
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Fenugreek, Cacao & Maca – for hormone balance, libido, and blood sugar stability
Whether you're healing your hormones, managing PMS, or simply want a caffeine-free energy boost, Grounded offers a daily ritual that’s delicious, nourishing, and deeply supportive.
Ingredients & Benefits
All Grounded ingredients are organic, aligned with United Plant Savers guidelines, and ethically wildcrafted whenever possible in accordance with FairWild, or grown using regenerative practices.
Rhodiola for Energy & Focus
Rhodiola is an adaptogen that supports energy and focus by modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and reducing cortisol levels, while also enhancing cellular energy production by improving mitochondrial function and promoting neurotransmitter balance, particularly serotonin and dopamine.
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Damiana for Mood, Energy & Libido
Damiana is an herb that supports mood, energy, and libido by stimulating the central nervous system, enhancing circulation and oxygen flow to tissues and organs, including the brain, and modulating neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin that influence pleasure, motivation, and emotional balance.
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Roasted Dandelion Root for Taste & Digestion
When roasted, dandelion root has a similar flavor profile to coffee. And this root supports digestion and relief from bloating by stimulating bile production, promoting liver and gallbladder function, and acting as a mild diuretic and prebiotic, which helps improve nutrient absorption, reduce water retention, and support a healthy gut microbiome.
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Chicory for Taste & Digestion
Also possessing a similar flavor profile to coffee, chicory was not only added to Grounded for it's coffee like taste, but also it's health benefits. Chicory root supports digestive health by acting as a natural prebiotic, promoting beneficial gut bacteria, improving bowel regularity, and supporting liver function and blood sugar balance
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Maca Root for Hormone Support, Mood & Libido
Maca root supports mood and hormone balance by nourishing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, helping regulate stress responses, and promoting balanced estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels, which can enhance emotional well-being, energy, and libido.
Cacao for Hormone Support, Focus, Mood & Stamina
Cacao supports mood, libido, hormone balance, and energy by increasing levels of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, stimulating blood flow and nitric oxide production, providing magnesium and other minerals that support endocrine function, and delivering natural compounds like theobromine and phenylethylamine that enhance focus, stamina, and feelings of pleasure.
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Fenugreek for Digestion, Libido & Taste
Fenugreek supports digestion and libido by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes, soothing gastrointestinal inflammation, and naturally balancing hormones—particularly by supporting healthy testosterone and estrogen levels—which can enhance sexual function, energy, and overall vitality. And, with natural flavors of nutty bitter & maple, Fenugreek adds to that comforting latte flavor palette.
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Cinnamon cinnamon has been shown to increase GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) levels, supporting weight management and appetitie. Cinnamon also supports blood sugar regulation, digestion, and inflammation reduction by improving insulin sensitivity, slowing carbohydrate absorption, increasing circulation to the digestive tract, and providing powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds like cinnamaldehyde.
Cinnamon for Blood Sugar
Regulation, Digestion & Taste
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Ginger for Digestion, Circulation,
Anti-inflammation & Taste
Ginger root supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and enhances circulation by stimulating digestive enzymes, modulating inflammatory pathways like COX-2, relaxing smooth muscles in the gut, and improving blood flow through its warming, vasodilating properties.
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Real vanilla bean supports mood and nervous system health by providing antioxidant-rich compounds like vanillin, which help reduce oxidative stress, calm the nervous system, and subtly enhance serotonin and dopamine activity to promote relaxation and emotional balance.
Vanilla Bean for Mood & Taste
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Maple Granules for Metabolism, Minerals & Taste
Maple granules support balanced energy and metabolic health by providing trace minerals like manganese and zinc, offering a lower-glycemic alternative to refined sugar, and delivering natural antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support cellular function.
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How to Prepare Grounded
Step One:
Add 1 TBL of Grounded to a mug.
Step Two:
Add 1.5 cups of hot water or hot milk of choice to mug and stir. Let steep for 3 mins. Do not strain.
Step Three:
Add creamer & sugar if desired, or enjoy as is. Sediment will collect at bottom of mug. Swig it for extra herbal benefits, or toss it, your call!
Offer Grounded at Your Business
Offer Grounded as an ingredient in a latte, as retail on your shelves or as is as a warm beverage at your cafe. Email suzie.herbalautonomy@gmail.com to get started.
As an Ingredient
As Retail
As a Beverage
Use Grounded in Lattes at your Coffee Shop or Cafe for added health benefits and flavor.
Sell Grounded as a retail item to grab & go at your coffee shop, cafe or store.
Offer Grounded as a beverage at your cafe, coffee shop or breakfast restaurant.