Someone I was once in love with (who wasn’t emotionally available, of course) asked me what my love language is.
Funny enough, this provocative question was one of his many breadcrumbs disguised as intimacy (ugh, hindsight), but it was the first time I had ever really thought about it. I was 38 years old.
Words of affirmation? Acts of service? Gifts? Quality time? Physical touch?
Meh. Not really.
Maybe this is why I’m still single. Doh.
But after some consideration, I said, “Raw honesty.”
Raw honesty is an idyllic cocktail of trust, vulnerability, efficiency, and respect. It’s everything I love wrapped into a specific format of communication.
So when people tell me that BESTIES’ website is confusing, I am sincerely grateful for the raw honesty.
And I don’t disagree.
It is confusing.
“I looked at your website, and I’m still not clear on what BESTIES is.”
“I don’t know how to put this nicely…”
“Everything is cute, but I don’t really get what you’re selling.”
Fair.
BESTIES is a dietary supplement, and we have to operate within regulated language parameters.
AKA: sh*t can get confusing.
So please allow me to attempt to clarify.
BESTIES is a Functional + Vibe™ brand that combines functional mushrooms with a proprietary nootropic blend to create products people genuinely enjoy.
Unlike traditional functional mushroom supplements that focus exclusively on function, BESTIES was built around both function and vibe. We combine functional mushrooms and nootropics into convenient heart-shaped premium pressed tablets designed for modern life, social connection, and everyday moments that could use a little more ease, optimism, or fun.
Our current lineup includes Job Interview (mild), Work From Home (medium), and PTO (hot), offering graduated formats that allow you to choose the experience that best fits the moment.
Each product comes in our signature heart-shaped premium pressed tablets, with two tablets per sachet designed to make sharing part of the experience. Vegan, sugar-free, and sourced and manufactured exclusively in the USA, BESTIES delivers a feel-good experience with no crash, no hangover, and no next-day recovery.
By bridging wellness and lifestyle, BESTIES is helping define a new category: Functional + Vibe™.
In short, BESTIES goes beyond traditional functional mushroom supplements and mushroom coffee.
Most mushroom products focus on function.
BESTIES focuses on Function + Vibe™.
The functional mushrooms are important.
The nootropics are important.
But so is the experience.
That's the entire point.
We created BESTIES for people who want the wellness benefits associated with functional mushrooms, but who are also looking for products that fit naturally into real life: workdays, social plans, creative projects, weekend adventures, nights in, and everything in between.
This is the "Vibe" in Functional + Vibe™.
A Few Examples (Non-Exhaustive):
Job Interview (mild)
If you're feeling wound up about an upcoming event, presentation, social gathering, hosting duties, weekend parental obligations, or simply a day that feels a little heavier than usual, one (1) tablet of Job Interview makes sense.
Think of it as a subtle but overdue sigh of relief.
Work From Home (medium)
If you're feeling buried by work, overwhelmed by a to-do list, navigating something complicated, running low on free time, or simply craving a little breathing room, one (1) tablet of Work From Home makes sense.
Think of it as a system reset and a proverbial (not literal!) shot of optimism in the arm.
Who doesn't want that?
PTO (hot)
If you have fun weekend plans, want to amplify your post-work vibes, are craving the giggles, want that happy-hour release without the physical and financial repercussions of alcohol, or simply want to turn up the vibrancy volume on your perspective, one (1) tablet of PTO makes a lot of sense.
Think of it as the feeling of a really, really great day.
A kind reminder: read the packaging, follow the instructions, and start small before increasing your amount.
If you're new to functional mushrooms and nootropics, don't swing big on day one.
Okay, But What Is BESTIES?
Is BESTIES mushroom coffee?
No.
BESTIES combines functional mushrooms and nootropics in heart-shaped premium pressed tablets designed for convenience, portability, and sharing. We love mushroom coffee, but we're building something different.
What makes BESTIES different from other mushroom supplements?
Most mushroom supplements focus exclusively on function.
BESTIES focuses on Function + Vibe™.
We care about ingredients, of course. But we also care about experience, connection, enjoyment, and creating products people actually look forward to taking.
What ingredients are in BESTIES?
BESTIES products contain functional mushrooms, including lion's mane and reishi, alongside a proprietary nootropic blend.
All products are vegan, sugar-free, and manufactured exclusively in the USA.
Is BESTIES an alcohol alternative?
Many people incorporate BESTIES into an alcohol-free or alcohol-reduced lifestyle because of its convenient format and social-friendly positioning.
Which BESTIES product should I start with?
Job Interview is our mildest option.
Work From Home sits in the middle.
PTO is our strongest current offering.
Always read the packaging, follow the instructions, and start small before increasing your amount.
And if you still have questions, email us at hey@trybesties.com.
We genuinely love hearing the whole truth and nothing but the truth from you, and we'll make sure to get back to you.
Xo,
Tess (Co-Founder, BESTIES)
