A Beverage Born from Culture and Cuisine
Heti isn’t just another seltzer; it’s a story in a can. Founded by Dana Thompson, a James Beard Award–winning restaurateur and descendant of the Wahpeton‑Sisseton and Mdewakanton Dakota tribes, Heti bridges Indigenous wisdom, culinary innovation, and low‑dose wellness.
After hemp became legal in Minnesota, Thompson turned her food sovereignty background into something new: a functional beverage that carries the ritual and balance of a wine pairing, without alcohol.
Crafted to Pair, Not Overwhelm
Each flavor of Heti is built like a wine would be, thoughtfully composed to elevate food and conversation.
River Path (blueberry, rosehip)
Woodland Edge (cedar, maple, bergamont)
Meadow Cat Nap (lemon balm, dandelion, wild mint)
Marshland Harvest (sumac, black currant, cranberry)
Each flavor evokes the North American landscape and pairs beautifully with different meals. Heti drinks offer a low‑dose experience, quietly relaxing, subtly uplifting, and hangover‑free. In other words, perfect as an alternative to wine that supports the same calm without the intensity or guilt.
Indigenous Ingredients as Functional Elements
What sets Heti apart in the crowded drink market is its dedication to Indigenous botanicals like wild mint, cedar, rosehip, and sumac. Each chosen not just for flavor but for cultural resonance. This is functional beverage design rooted in place and purpose, not just trendy ingredients
Social Impact at the Core
More than a wellness drink, Heti is a social impact brand. Heti means “home” in the Dakota language. Dana’s mission is to build towards improving health, housing, and economic opportunity in Indigenous communities, including tribal housing projects built with hempcrete. Heti is not just facilitating mindful enjoyment, it’s funding Indigenous resilience and sustainability through all natural products.
Why Consumers Are Seeking Trackable Alternatives
With growing interest in mindful drinking, many people are looking for alternatives to alcohol. Searches like “wine alternative drinks,” “mindful low‑dose beverages,” and “functional beverage for dinner pairing” are on the rise.
Heti meets that need: a beverage you can sip with intention, enjoy with a meal, and feel good about. It’s also nutritionally cleaner than wine and botanically richer than a soda (and better in so many ways).
Ready to Sip with Intention?
Curious how a low‑dose functional beverage can replace wine in your routine?
Explore Heti’s unique flavors and find the pairing that best fits you.