For most of my 20's I lived in big cities and worked in high stress tech jobs. I was completely wrapped up in the hustle culture and caffeine fueled me.In 2022, I had a life-changing experience and left my fast paced life behind in search of more purpose, personally and professionally. I traveled the world on an “Eat, Pray, Love Journey,” slowing down, healing and reconnecting to my body. During this time, I realized that caffeine had a horrible impact on me. It was causing a lot of the stress, anxiety, gut issues, hormonal imbalances and poor sleep I had been struggling with for years. A functional medicine doctor told me I needed to cut caffeine, and I tried everything from matcha to mushroom coffee, but nothing gave me the flavor and ritual I loved about coffee. Then one day I accidentally discovered mesquite. At a cafe in Cape Town, South Africa , I ordered a decaf that tasted so good I declared it to my Instagram as my “favorite coffee in the world.” Many cups later however, I learned it wasn’t decaf, it was mesquite, a superfood coffee alternative sold as a “healthier decaf coffee.”I began exploring the idea of bringing the US this healthier alternative that actually brews and tastes like coffee, but I was searching for a triple-bottom-line opportunity. After further research, I learned of mesquite’s incredible potential for social and environmental change, and Kamana was born.