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Thrive Coffee

Fuel your mind, simplify your routine. All-in-one instant coffee blend made with organic MCT fats, grass-fed EU butter and natural creamy vanilla, to improve cognitive performance and reduces cravings.

Is it OK to drink Thrive Coffee every day?

Thrive Coffee is suitable for daily consumption, especially if you are following a ketogenic diet. However, due to its caffeine content, we recommend limiting consumption to before midday.

Can you break a fast with Thrive Coffee?

Technically, yes. You will break a fast with Thrive Coffee, but because it’s high fat and very low carb, it is possible to consume Thrive Coffee during fasting periods as it should keep you in a state of ketosis.

Is Thrive Coffee high in cholesterol?

Thrive Coffee is rich in saturated fat, so the dietary cholesterol levels are quite high, but dietary cholesterol doesn’t simply convert to blood cholesterol. For most people, the amount of cholesterol eaten only has a marginal impact on the amount o

What does putting butter in your coffee do?

Adding butter 🧈 to your coffee should help provide sustained energy, suppress appetite, enhance mental clarity, aid in weight management, and of course, improve the taste and creaminess of your coffee. ☕️

Can you drink Thrive Coffee if not on keto?

Yes, absolutely. While Thrive Coffee is great for those on the ketogenic diet, it’s definitely not exclusive. Drinking a quality coffee loaded with MCTs and saturated fat like butter is a great way to start the day - firstly from an energy and cognit

Should you drink Thrive Coffee on an empty stomach?

Consuming Thrive Coffee on an empty stomach is designed to be gentler and more balanced compared to regular coffee, thanks to its unique blend that includes healthy fats. These fats help to mitigate the harsher effects caffeine may have on an empty s

Is Thrive Coffee anti-inflammatory?

Our Thrive Coffee contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. These properties can contribute to increased energy levels, improved brain function, and enhanced gut health.

Does Thrive Coffee cause bloating?

Individuals who experience bloating, diarrhoea, or skin rashes when consuming caffeine should avoid our Thrive Coffee.

Does putting butter in coffee burn fat?

Butter coffee can help you feel fuller for longer, reduce caffeine-related jitters and crashes, provide a slow and sustained source of energy, and support the body's fat-burning processes, especially when consumed in the morning.

Is Thrive Coffee better than regular coffee?

Thrive Coffee offers sustained energy, appetite suppression, potential benefits for weight management, and a delicious creamy texture. However, some people prefer traditional black coffee, which can also be enhanced by adding our bovine collagen and

What makes Thrive Coffee different?

Thrive Coffee is rigorously lab-tested for purity, ensuring it contains a rich blend of antioxidants and minerals. Unlike many other coffees with fluctuating caffeine levels that may lead to crashes and jitters, TrueStart Coffee in Thrive Coffee guar

What about Mycotoxins?

Mycotoxins, toxins produced by moulds, can be found in various foods, including coffee beans. TrueStart's coffee undergoes thorough testing for mycotoxins, yeasts, and pesticides, a commitment not all coffee companies share. Their stringent quality c

Will Thrive Coffee raise blood sugar?

Thrive Coffee typically should not lead to significant increases in blood sugar levels, primarily because it is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate beverage. The main ingredients, including grass-fed butter and MCT oil, are very low in carbohydrates, which

Is Thrive Coffee suitable for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Thrive Coffee contains butter, which is a dairy product. If you have lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy, it's advisable to avoid our Thrive Coffee. Why not try blending your own ‘fat coffee’ using coffee, our THRIVE FUEL® C8 & C10 MCT OIL and our

Can I use Thrive Coffee as a pre-workout energy boost?

Yes, Thrive Coffee can serve as a pre-workout energy boost due to its combination of caffeine, butter, and MCT oil. The 120mg of caffeine per serve can provide an energy kick, while the fats from the butter and MCT oil may offer sustained energy duri

Is Thrive Coffee suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Thrive Coffee is not suitable for vegans as it contains butter, which is a dairy product. However, it may be considered suitable for lacto-vegetarians who include dairy in their diet.

Can Thrive Coffee help with mental focus and productivity?

Yes, Thrive Coffee may help with mental focus and productivity due to its caffeine content. Caffeine is a natural stimulant that can temporarily enhance alertness and concentration. Additionally, the combination of fats from butter and MCT oil might

Are there any known interactions between Thrive Coffee and medications or health conditions that customers should be aware of?

It’s important to be aware that coffee has the ability to affect the absorption of many drugs, through a number of mechanisms including impacting gastric emptying time, changing the gastric pH, and affecting the dissolution profile of the medication.

Is the butter from grass-fed cows?

Our butter is sourced from cattle which are fed grass and pasture-raised on lush and rich fields throughout mainland Europe. This means cattle are fed on at least a 92% grass and forage diet. Transparency is one of our founding principles and as such

Is there any maltodextrin in the product?

No, we do not use maltodextrin in our Thrive Coffee. There are a number of MCT Powders on the market that are spray-dried onto maltodextrin derived from corn. We do not use corn-derived maltodextrin in any of our products, therefore acacia fibre acts

What MCT powder do you use?

We use our very own certified Organic C8 & C10 MCT Powder. Our H&G MCT Powder is very unique, as it is free from corn-derived maltodextrin (unlike a number of MCT powders on the market). Instead, we use the addition of Acacia fibre to spray dry the o

Is it the same as the other MCT powder you do?

Yes! It's the Hunter & Gather MCT Powder you know and love - our certified Organic C8 & C10 MCT Powder.

Can I add any of your collagen powders to this, such as creamers, bovine etc?

Absolutely - if you would like to supercharge your Thrive Coffee, we recommend adding 13g of our bovine collagen. Better still, do you love mocha coffees?. Why not add a daily serving of the Cacao Collagen Creamer to the Thrive Coffee for that extra

Do I have to store the butter coffee in the fridge?

No - the pouches are best stored at ambient temperature and out of direct sunlight.

Is Butter Powder like hard butter and how is it made?

Yes, it starts with dehydrating grass-fed butter to remove the moisture. The dehydrated butter is then ground into a fine powder, and the result is a powder that retains the rich creamy flavour of butter!

What is Glycine and why do you use it as an ingredient?

Glycine is an amino acid (which is present naturally in collagen). It can help support the stimulation of serotonin, supports the removal of toxins from the body and supports nerve signal transmission. Glycine is a unique amino acid in that it has a

Is the Vanilla from a pod or natural flavouring?

Like in our Collagen Creamer, we use natural flavours, without any sugar, seed oils or grains in the process.

Are the Thrive Coffee pouches resealable?

Yes, the Thrive Coffee bags have a really handy and easy reseal.

Are the Thrive Coffee pouches recyclable?

Yes, our Thrive Coffee bags are fully recyclable.

Does the Thrive Coffee come with a scoop?

As we aim to avoid single-use plastics as much as possible, we do not use plastic scoops within any of our powder products. We do however give serving sizes based on tablespoons. 🥄 For the Thrive Coffee we recommend 2 heaped tablespoons per day.

Is Thrive Coffee considered paleo-friendly?

Thrive Coffee may not be considered paleo-friendly as it contains butter, even though it is sourced from grass-fed cows. While grass-fed butter is widely recognised as a nutritious option due to its beneficial fatty acid profile, it may not align wit

Can I drink Thrive Coffee whilst breastfeeding?

Good question. First things first, you can drink coffee while breastfeeding - it is recommended to have no more than 300mg of caffeine a day, and one cup of Thrive Coffee is 120mg. It also gives lovely peace of mind knowing that the TrueStart coffee