A Caffeine-Free Beetroot Drink: How to Mix It and Fit It Into a Run
A tart, caffeine-free beetroot and hibiscus drink: what is in each scoop, how to mix it so you actually enjoy it, and an easy way to fit it around a run.
In short
Mix one scoop of Beetroot + Hibiscus into 6 to 8 oz of cold water once a day. Beetroot is a natural source of dietary nitrates, and there is no caffeine, so it works before an evening run as well as a morning one.
What is in each scoop (3.25 g)
| Beet root powder | 1,375 mg |
|---|---|
| Hibiscus flower powder | 1,000 mg |
| Apple juice powder | 500 mg |
| Other ingredients | Maltodextrin, stevia leaf extract |
| Caffeine | None |
Why beetroot?
Beetroot is a natural source of dietary nitrates, which your body can convert to nitric oxide.* That is why runners and cyclists talk about it. Hibiscus adds a tart, fruity taste, and the apple balances the earthy beet flavor.
One honest note: most beetroot studies use concentrated beetroot juice with a measured nitrate dose. Our label lists beet root powder by weight, not nitrate content. So think of it as an easy, caffeine-free way to add beetroot to your day, not a copy of those study protocols.
How to mix it so you enjoy it
- Go cold: 6 to 8 oz of cold water is the label serving. Over ice it tastes like a tart berry tea.
- Use a shaker or a small whisk: powders mix more smoothly than a spoon manages.
- Try sparkling water for an afternoon soda swap.
- Add it to juice if you prefer a sweeter drink. The label allows water or your favorite beverage.
Fitting it around a run
Our Endurance & Recovery Bundle page suggests this simple order. Use it as a starting point and adjust to what feels good on your stomach:
- About 30 minutes before: one scoop of Beetroot + Hibiscus in cold water.
- During or after a long or sweaty session: one scoop of Creatine+ for creatine plus electrolytes.
- After: 2 scoops of plant protein in cold water or almond milk.
Try a new drink on an easy day first, never right before a race.
Good to know
- Beetroot can turn urine or stools pink or red for a day or so. This is a well-known, harmless effect of the beet pigment.
- Have one scoop a day, as on the label.
Want more beetroot in your day?
Reds+ includes beet root in a 2,000 mg blend of 11 berries and roots, like strawberry, acai, blueberry and pomegranate. It is a different drink with a sweeter berry taste.
Shop this guide
- Beetroot + Hibiscus Formula: caffeine-free beetroot drink mix
- Endurance & Recovery Bundle: beetroot drink, Creatine+ and plant protein
- Reds+: berry and beet root drink powder
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement.
