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Rasa Review

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About Rasa

Rasa Review

Life gets crazy, and unfortunately, the thing we turn to for a pick-me-up, coffee, only adds to the chaos. Rasa creates coffee alternatives that deliver everything you love about coffee (the energy, focus, and clarity) and nothing you don’t (the jitters, energy crash, and heart palpitations). 

Formulated by a clinical herbalist, Rasa’s wide range of delicious blends are brimming with adaptogens and are, what they like to call, superfunctional. The brand has passed along more than 1 million cups of its tasty brews and boasts a customer base of over 100K, while their social community clocks in at 73K.

It seems that everyone is talking about Rasa. They’ve been featured by Forbes, OZY, Heavy, New York Magazine, and other noteworthy publications—but are they right for you? With this Rasa review, I intend to help you figure that out. Read along for details on the brand’s best-sellers, subscription feedback, and more.

Overview of Rasa

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Rasa was founded by Lopa van der Mersch while struggling to stay focused and energized after having a baby during an incredibly stressful year. Taking her 10 years of experience with Ayurveda and teaming up with Ben Levine, a clinical herbalist, she launched a brand that would forever change the way the world energizes. 

Based in Boulder, Colorado, all of Rasa’s blends are packed with adaptogens and designed to help increase your energy and focus, improve your sleep, mood, and nervous system health, and let’s not forget decrease your stress. That last one is perhaps the most important these days, though we know how one can easily affect the others.

Choosing to source their over 50 botanicals sustainably from 15 countries, Rasa makes smart choices to ensure the environment is never put at risk. They always buy fair trade or direct trade, which often means suppliers are paid even better. 

After harvest, their formulas are tested by 3rd party labs for heavy metals and contaminants, et voila! Rasa’s delicious, nourishing brews are ready to rock. Speaking of, this Rasa review is on the same page, so let’s move right along. The highlights are up next.

Highlights

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  • Wide range of adaptogen-packed coffee 
  • Organic, gluten-free, sugar-free & vegan
  • Whole-30 approved
  • 3rd party lab tested
  • Fair-trade or direct-trade only
  • Sustainable sourcing
  • 20% off subscriptions + free shipping
  • Free shipping over $75

Rasa makes coffee alternatives. Some are made completely of herbs, spices, and roots, while others use cacao for a little caffeine pep. To find your perfect blend, take the quiz or try a sampler pack. You’ll find all of the details of the brand’s popular picks and their subscription ahead. 

Rasa Coffee Alternative Review

Rasa offers all of its blends in 8oz (30 servings) or 2lb (120 servings) bags, unless you opt for the sampler. With a fantastic range of flavors to calm, balance, energize, and recover, up next in this Rasa review, I’ll give you a peek at some of their best-sellers.

Rasa Cacao Review

Cacao is Rasa’s most popular blend and it’s not hard to see why. With just 5 mg of caffeine per cup (a shot of espresso has 60mg) and 1,500mg of adaptogens, this nourishing brew is dead set on improving your day. 

It’s made with direct-trade Ecuadorian national cacao beans that possess a stand-out chocolatey flavor, along with a blend of adaptogens like rhodiola, shatavari, chaga, and ashwagandha to be as soothing as it is motivating. Grab an 8oz pack of this game-changing brew for $30, or $24 when you subscribe. 

Rasa Creme de la Creamer Review

Yes, you could use plain ol’ almond or coconut milk in your new favorite caffeine-free brew, but for an extra dose of adaptogens (400mg) and a creamy, sweet taste, opt for the Creme de la Creamer

It was made specifically to blend and highlight the flavors of other Rasa brews, using snow mushroom, Amla extract, and American ginseng to invigorate your morning or afternoon. Along with MCT-oil and L-theanine, you can say goodbye to jitters and hello to smooth, steady energy. 

A 30-serving bag is $32, or subscribe and get it for $25.

Rasa Golden Chai Review

Golden Chai is a warming blend of herbs, spices, and adaptogens that’s perfect for the change in seasons. The perfect pick to help you unwind after a long day, this tasty blend of vanilla chai, turmeric, and boswellia is sweet and developed, packed with 1,400mg of adaptogens and not a drop of caffeine. 

Opt for Golden Chai if you’re looking for stress relief or anytime you want to feel more balanced. An 8oz bag is $40, or $32 when you subscribe. 

Rasa Bold Review

One of the things I love about coffee is how it increases my focus and cognitive function. Though if I have too much, it does the exact opposite. 

Rasa Bold has 9700mg of adaptogens from rhodiola, schisandra, gynostemma, shilajit, cordyceps, lion’s mane, and eleuthero to propel you through whatever needs to get done. With 0mg of caffeine, it’s a great option for those who need to stay away from the stimulating drug but enjoy the productive buzz that comes with it. 

Bold has a complex taste that’s more coffee-like than it is tea-like. Grab an 8oz (30 servings) bag for $50 or subscribe to get it for $40.

Rasa Subscription Review

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You don’t technically have to subscribe, but if you do, you’ll get some awesome perks. These include 20% off your order, free shipping, access to special promotions, and the benefits that come from enjoying Rasa long term.

Rasa uses adaptogens in all of its formulas, and since adaptogens are cumulative, you’ll experience greater effects the more you consume them. 

Who Is Rasa For? 

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Rasa is a coffee alternative made from organic, vegan ingredients and formulated with adaptogens. Their purpose is to transform the way you energize, leading to:

  • Less stress
  • A more balanced mood
  • Improved sleep
  • Long-lasting energy
  • A healthy nervous system

If any of those benefits appeal to you, then give Rasa a try. I should note that some Rasa blends are not intended for those who are pregnant. If you are nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, you’ll need to consult your doctor before using them.

Rasa Coffee Alternative Reviews: What Do Customers Think?

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I know what you’re thinking: reading about health benefits and blends is great and all, but what is Rasa coffee alternative really like? For that information, we’re going to need to hear from those who have tried it, and so in an effort to give you a 360-view of what the brand is like, I set out in search of feedback from across the web.

My first stop was wearerasa.com. Below, you’ll see a short list of ratings for some of their best-sellers:

  • Bold: 4.8/5 stars, 506 reviews
  • Creme de la Creamer: 4.3/5 stars, 113 reviews
  • Golden Chai: 4.8/5 stars, 152 reviews
  • Cacao: 4.9/5 stars, 1,188 reviews

Cacao appears to be the brand’s most popular blend, and judging from the description alone, it’s a delicious, comforting brew. Here’s what one true coffee die hard had to say about it in their Rasa review:

I was unsure about trying yet another coffee substitute as I have tried a few. I can’t believe how great I feel after the first few days. It did take a few days for my body to adjust to not having coffee but once it did I am truly thrilled to not have brain fog and to be thinking so much clearer.”

Quitting coffee is no easy feat, but I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that since you’re here reading this Rasa review. Let’s check out another source to see if the same kinds of benefits are found from folks who shopped outside of the brand’s site.

Turning to Amazon, I looked into the Rasa Original blend. It was awarded 4.2/5 stars by 908 shoppers. Here’s the snapshot:

  • 5 stars: 63%
  • 4 stars: 13%
  • 3 stars: 10%
  • 2 stars: 6%
  • 1 star: 8%

One Rasa review read, “I went from manageable to nearly non functioning after surviving some trauma and thought I’d never feel like myself again. I’ve been on Rasa for two years and it definitely started helping me get back on track…after months of this I feel like a new person and have much more steady motivation, mood, and energy now.

People gravitate to Rasa for different reasons. Some do it for health, others because they can’t physically stand caffeine. Whatever your reason, from what I’ve read, it sounds like their blends really do make a difference. The final Rasa review we’ll check out comes from someone who can’t physically have caffeine. 

Posted on The Quality Edit, he describes what Rasa is like to drink and how it makes them feel. It starts:

Taste-wise, it’s delicious — but just like coffee, completely subjective. I found that the darker, bolder brews did want that touch of added sweetness, while the more citrus-y Super Happy Sunshine Joy Tonic drank beautifully on its own.

They added that Rasa’s brews tasted much more complex than other herbal tonics, which led to him enjoying them more. The Rasa review continued:

But most importantly, I can’t get over how good it makes me feel. A cup of Rasa brings new clarity to my mornings, cutting through the fog in a way nothing else has — with no jitters in sight.

As someone who also has trouble with caffeine (but downs it for the sake of energy), feedback like this is super refreshing to me. Overall, the reviews I read for Rasa have been encouraging and informative and lead me to believe that their brews are not only tasty, but do have long-term health benefits.

Is Rasa Legit?

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If you haven’t got the picture yet, everyone is talking about this brand. And what they’re saying about it is super positive. The biggest complaint I came across was about the taste of certain blends, but again, taste is subjective. 

That’s why Rasa recommends choosing the sample pack to find your perfect blend. If none of them tickle your fancy, they offer a stress-free money-back guarantee. 

Is Rasa Worth It?

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As a self-proclaimed coffee addict who’s been trying to quit, I’ve tried my fair share of substitutes. For me, Rasa stands out from the crowd—and I’m not the only one to think that. 

It’s not just that its blends are made with vegan, organic, and bioavailable ingredients, nor just that they help balance stress—or that they taste good. It’s that, as a brand, Rasa is a great one to support. It’s a company that actually cares about its customers, suppliers, and the earth in general. To me, that equates to being 100% worth it.

Rasa Promotions & Discounts 

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Coffee can be an expensive habit (an oat latte is literally $7 now), so the fact that Rasa averages out to around $1 per cup isn’t a bad deal. Still, since this is a company that’s all about de-stressing its customers, it offers even more opportunities to save. 

While scoping out the brand’s site for this Rasa review, I found 2 ways to knock a few bucks off your total:

  1. Subscribe & save 20% – you’ll also get free shipping
  2. Spend $75 and your order will be shipped for free

Where to Buy Rasa

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If you’re interested in subscribing (and since the adaptogens in Rasa’s coffee alternative are cumulative, it’s highly recommended that you do), the best place to shop is directly at wearerasa.com. If you live in Canada, or simply can’t resist the tractor beam that is Amazon, you can find select blends there too. 

FAQ

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Who owns Rasa?

Rasa was founded by Lopa van der Mersch and Ben LeVine, the brand’s chief herbalist. From what I can tell, the two own the brand as well.

Does Rasa ship Internationally?

Not right now. Rasa recommends getting your fix from Amazon instead. The brand suggests that if you live in Canada, shop on Amazon Canada. That way you’ll avoid customs. Thanks for the tip, Rasa!

What is Rasa’s Shipping Policy?

Rasa ships within the US only. All orders are fulfilled by a third-party center in Salt Lake City. Here’s what else you should know about the policy:

  • Orders are sent out Monday to Friday
  • If you place your order on Friday evening, it won’t be sent out until the following Monday
  • Shipping usually takes 3-7 business days
  • Shipping is free for subscriptions & orders over $75

What is Rasa’s Return Policy?

Rasa has two different parts of its return policy. I’ll break both of them down below:

Sample Packs

  • These come with a stress-free 30-day money-back guarantee
  • If you’re not pleased with what you get, Rasa will refund your money
  • This applies to your first purchase only

8oz & 2lb bags

  • Can be refunded for store credit
  • You have 30 days to start the process
  • Available for one-time purchases or first-time subscribers
  • You are not required to send your items back

Rasa won’t accept physical returns of their product which is why their policy is only valid for first-time purchases. To get the ball rolling, send an email to [email protected] and let them know what’s up. 

How to Contact Rasa

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You’ve reached the end of this Rasa review, what now? If you still have questions, send an email to [email protected]. They’ll get back to you ASAP.


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