Alcohol-Free
Digestive Bitters
Bitter herbs have been part of mealtime rituals for centuries. Melati brings that tradition into your glass as alcohol-free digestive bitters
The story behind Melati
Born from a return to Southeast Asian herbal traditions since 1293, Melati brings botanical wisdom to your daily ritual. After a year on medication for IBS, SIBO and leaky gut, our founder, Lorin, turned to the herbs she grew up with to support her digestive health.
She created melati with 20 botanicals, including wormwood, gentian root, ginger, clove and peppermint, herbs traditionally used to support digestion and liver health. Each bottle blends roots, flowers, fruits, herbs and spices into a complex, flavourful, zero-alcohol drink.
How do bitters help my digestion?
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So that's why bitters help to boost digestion and can make food settle easier.
Why choose alcohol-free bitters?
Most digestive bitters are sold as tinctures, concentrated extracts made in alcohol and taken by the dropper. That works for some people, but if you’re avoiding alcohol for health, pregnancy planning, sobriety, religion or preferences, alcohol-free options exist for flavor and function.
Melati is made differently. Our alcohol-free bitters are cold-extracted in small batches without alcohol, so every bottle is 0% ABV. It's a non-alcoholic bitters you can pour, mix and enjoy as a full drink, rather than a few drops on your tongue. If you've been looking for bitters without alcohol that also tastes like something you'd want to drink, this is it.
The bitter botanicals in Melati
Wormwood A bitter herb traditionally used to support appetite, kill parasites and ease mild digestive discomfort.
Gentian root Traditionally enjoyed before eating to encourage appetite and help with indigestion, fullness and gas.
Quassia An intensely bitter wood traditionally used to support digestion and ease indigestion and gas.
Clove Contains eugenol which is a natural anesthetic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Ginger and cardamom Studied for their ability to alleviate nausea and help food move from the stomach into the small intestine.
Cacao, hibiscus and goji berry Balance the bitterness in Classic with depth, color and gentle tartness.
How to use digestive bitters
Wondering how to use digestive bitters or when to take digestive bitters? There's no single right answer, but these are the most popular rituals:
Before meals
Many people enjoy bitters before meals, about 10 to 15 minutes before eating. Pour 1 oz of Melati over ice and top with sparkling water. This stimulates digestive enzymes so your gut is working before the first bite of food.
After dinner
A small, bitter drink after a meal is a long tradition in many cultures. Try Melati with tonic and a slice of orange. This helps settle your stomach.
As a daily ritual
Make Melati your daily bitters ritual in place of an evening glass of wine.
Our full serving guide is in the FAQs.
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Alcohol-free bitters vs traditional tinctures
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If you want an herbal bitters drink that feels like a proper glass, not a dropper, Melati is made for you.
Alcohol-free bitters for zero-proof cocktails
Bitters are the secret ingredient in many classic cocktails. If you're looking for a bitters substitute or wondering how to make an old fashioned without bitters, Melati Classic adds the same bitter backbone with zero alcohol.
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Singapore SlingBecause Melati is designed to be mixed, use a larger pour than the few dashes of traditional non alcoholic cocktail bitters. It also works as an alcohol free angostura alternative when you want that classic bitter note. Find more ideas in our recipes.
Classic or Fresh for your bitters ritual?
Melati Classic is the more bitter of the two, rich and herbaceous, and the natural choice for a bitters ritual. Melati Fresh is tropical, zesty and dry, with bitter gentian for balance. Both are a daily herbal digestive tonic with zero alcohol. Compare Classic and Fresh side by side, or start with the Melati Collection and try both.
Ready to make it a daily ritual? The 30-Day Detox Bundle includes six bottles, a one-month supply.
Classic or Fresh for your bitters ritual?
Melati Classic is the more bitter of the two, rich and herbaceous, and the natural choice for a bitters ritual. Melati Fresh is tropical, zesty and dry, with bitter gentian for balance. Both are a daily herbal digestive tonic with zero alcohol. Compare Classic and Fresh side by side, or start with the Melati Collection and try both.
Ready to make it a daily ritual? The 30-Day Detox Bundle includes six bottles, a one-month supply.
Classic or Fresh for your bitters ritual?
Melati Classic is the more bitter of the two, rich and herbaceous, and the natural choice for a bitters ritual. Melati Fresh is tropical, zesty and dry, with bitter gentian for balance. Both are a daily herbal digestive tonic with zero alcohol. Compare Classic and Fresh side by side, or start with the Melati Collection and try both.
Ready to make it a daily ritual? The 30-Day Detox Bundle includes six bottles, a one-month supply.
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Digestive Bitters: Your Questions, Answered
What are digestive bitters?
Digestive bitters are herbal preparations made from bitter-tasting plants such as wormwood and gentian root. They have been taken around mealtimes for centuries, and are traditionally used to support healthy digestion.
Are there alcohol-free digestive bitters?
Yes. Most digestive bitters are sold as alcohol-based tinctures, but alcohol-free bitters are also available. Melati Classic is a 0% ABV herbal tonic made with bitter botanicals and cold-extracted without alcohol, so you can enjoy a bitters ritual with zero alcohol and an added boost of flavor for an enjoyable non alcoholic drink.
How do bitters support digestion?
Bitter flavors are traditionally used to prepare the body for a meal. Many herbal traditions take bitters for digestion shortly before eating as part of a mealtime ritual. Melati is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
When should I take digestive bitters?
Many people take bitters before meals, about 10 to 15 minutes ahead of eating, while others enjoy them after a meal. With Melati, pour 1 oz over ice and top with sparkling water or tonic whenever suits your routine.
How much Melati should I drink as a bitters?
We suggest 1 oz per serving, mixed with sparkling water or tonic.
What does Melati Classic taste like?
Classic is bitter, herbaceous and rich, with cacao, hibiscus and goji berry balancing the bitter botanicals. If you enjoy dark chocolate, espresso or red wine, you'll likely love it. For something brighter and more tropical, try Melati Fresh.
Can I use Melati as a substitute for cocktail bitters?
Yes. Melati Classic works as an alcohol-free bitters substitute in zero-proof cocktails such as a non-alcoholic old fashioned or Manhattan. Use a larger pour than dashes of traditional bitters, since Melati is designed to be mixed.
Is wormwood safe?
Melati uses thujone-free wormwood as one of many botanicals, in an alcohol-free extract.
Is Classic or Fresh better as a digestive bitters?
Classic is the more bitter of the two and the natural choice for a bitters ritual. Fresh also includes bitter gentian, with a tropical, dry flavor.
Do alcohol-free bitters work the same way as tinctures?
Both use bitter botanicals; the difference is format. Tinctures are concentrated, alcohol-based drops, while Melati is a ready-to-mix herbal bitters drink enjoyed as a full, zero-alcohol serve.
Can bitters help with bloating?
Bitters have long been part of traditional mealtime rituals and are used to support healthy digestion. Melati is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. If bloating is frequent or uncomfortable, please speak with a healthcare provider.
Is Melati vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free?
Yes. Melati is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, and about 15 calories per serving.
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Bitter, balanced and made to be enjoyed every day. Discover alcohol-free digestive bitters the Melati way.
