Frequently asked questions

Most coffee uses only the bean — the seed inside the coffee cherry. Golden Daily uses the bean plus the cascara (the whole coffee fruit), which is the most antioxidant-dense part of the plant. That fruit is what gives Golden Daily its smoother, lower-acid profile and the natural compounds that balance caffeine.

It's also paired with clinically dosed Lion's Mane and Reishi for sharper focus and a calmer cortisol curve.

Yes — slightly smoother, with a subtle natural sweetness from the cascara. The Colombian Arabica is a high-altitude bean with low bitterness. Most customers say it's the best-tasting functional coffee they've had.

Direct from family farms in Antioquia, Colombia — the heartland of high-altitude Arabica. We source the cascara from the same farms as the beans, picked, sun-dried, and packaged at origin. No broker, no middleman, no mystery.

Yes. Every batch of Golden Daily is certified organic — beans and cascara both. We don't use synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or processing aids at any stage.

Yes. Drip, French press, pour-over, AeroPress, Moka pot — Golden Daily is a ground coffee blend that works in any standard brewer at any temperature. No special equipment, no extra steps.

2 level tablespoons per 12 fl oz of water as the baseline. Bump to 2.5 Tbsp for a stronger cup, back off for something lighter. Use water just off the boil (~200°F / 94°C) for best flavor.

About 2–3 weeks at one cup a day. Each bag has roughly 14 servings (12 oz cups). For peak flavor, finish a bag within 4 weeks of opening.

Sealed bag at room temperature, in a cool dark cupboard. Avoid the fridge or freezer — moisture dulls the cascara's natural sweetness. An airtight container is ideal once the bag is opened.

Approximately 80–100mg per 12 oz cup — comparable to a standard coffee. Reishi removes the cortisol spike that makes caffeine feel harsh, so the experience is smoother and longer-lasting, not stronger.

Most customers report less acid discomfort within 3–7 days. Energy smooths out in the first week. Mental clarity improvements from Lion's Mane typically begin around week 2 and compound from there.

Yes. Every production batch is third-party pH tested. We publish the certificates on our website. The pH 6.0–6.5 claim is fully defensible and specific to the complete formula.

Golden Daily is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan. It's produced in a facility that handles tree nuts and may contain trace amounts. If you have severe allergies, please email us before ordering.

Golden Daily contains caffeine and adaptogens (Lion's Mane, Reishi). If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication, please consult your healthcare provider before use. We don't recommend it for children.

Orders placed before 12pm ET ship the same business day. Standard shipping takes 2–5 business days within the US. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as it's on its way.

Free shipping on all orders of 2 bags or more. Single-bag orders ship for a flat $4.99.

Currently we ship within the US only. International shipping is on the roadmap — sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when it launches.

Not right now, but a subscription option is coming soon. Current customers will be the first to be notified.

Drink Golden Daily for 60 days. If you don't notice the difference in your energy, focus, or gut comfort — or you're unhappy for any reason — email us and we'll refund every penny. No forms. No questions. No return required.

Within 60 days of purchase, contact our team for a full refund. You don't need to ship the bag back — keep it, share it, compost it. Just let us know it didn't work for you and we'll handle the rest.