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Meet Santé Blends, the powdered blend reimagining the feel-good ritual. In this Q&A, we sit down with founder Emily Bennett to talk inspiration, ingredients, and how this functional, alcohol-free alternative delivers calm, connection, and a subtle buzz.
Q: What inspired the creation of Santé?
A: I wanted something that didn’t exist—a feel-good ritual that delivered the relaxing, social ease of alcohol, without the long-term health trade-offs. After learning more about the impact of alcohol on the brain and body, even in small amounts, I became passionate about creating a better option.
With the help of a PhD chemist and formulator, I developed a powdered blend that supports calm, connection, and even a subtle, functional buzz—no hangover required.
Q: What’s the story behind the name “Santé”?
A: Santé means “to your health” in French—something you often hear during a toast. I first fell in love with the phrase while living in Paris on exchange, and it stayed with me through many trips back. I loved the idea of reclaiming that celebratory spirit in a way that truly supports wellness.
Q: How would you describe Santé in one sip?
A: Like a deep exhale—calm, clear, and quietly uplifting.
Q: What sets Santé apart in the non-alcoholic space?
A: Most alcohol alternatives stop at taste. Santé was formulated to recreate the feeling—through a blend of clinically studied ingredients like KSM-66 Ashwagandha, GABA, L-Theanine, and Noble Kava. It’s also portable, customizable, and unflavored—so you can mix it into whatever you’re sipping.
Flavor & Ritual
Q: What’s one unexpected way you like to enjoy Santé?
A: In tea—especially a cozy herbal blend at night or a chilled green tea in the afternoon. It’s simple, soothing, and blends right in.
Q: What flavor pairing surprised you most during R&D?
A: The Bee’s Ease—ginger tea, lemon, honey, and Santé. It’s grounding, lightly sweet, a little spicy, and gives you that smooth, buzzy vibe in the most natural way.
Q: Do you see Santé more as a wind-down or a pick-me-up?
A: Both! It’s all about timing and what you pair it with. Mixed into coffee or matcha in the afternoon, it’s a pick-me-up; paired with tea in the evening, it’s a gentle wind-down.
Q: What’s the vibe you want people to feel when they try Santé?
A: Light, happy, and relaxed—like you’ve stepped into golden hour with nowhere to be but exactly where you are.
Looking Ahead
Q: What’s next for Santé?
A: We’re dreaming up new flavors and benefits, and exploring partnerships with like-minded wellness and hospitality brands. The goal is to keep expanding the ways people can enjoy Santé—at home, on the go, or wherever the day takes you.
Q: If Santé could toast to one thing this year, what would it be?
A: To feeling good in the moment—and even better the next day. In true “Santé” spirit, it’s about raising a glass (or a cup) to your health.
