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The Bitter Truth
A Message from the Ancestors: The Bitter TruthWe were stolen, but we were never broken.
They stripped the land from beneath our feet, but not the medicine from our hands.
We carried it—in our hair, in our breath, in our memory.​
The Bitter Truth is not just a bottle—it is an inheritance. It carries the taste of survival, the bitterness of bondage, and the roots of a people who refused to be erased.
In every leaf, every root, every steeped drop, there is a whisper from those who endured before you:
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“Let this bitterness remind you—of who you are, what you come from, and what cannot be taken.”
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This is your invitation to remember.
To honor.
To reclaim.
Steep it slowly. Sip it with intention. Let it speak.
CONSULTING
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Ancestral Spirit Bottle | $125
Dry Herbal Infusion Kit – Add Your Own Spirit
Reclaim the ritual. Sip the story. Honor the bitter truth.
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The Bitter Truth is a handcrafted spirit bottle filled with wild-foraged roots and herbs—bitter botanicals once relied upon by our enslaved ancestors to support the body’s resilience during times of extreme hardship. This dry infusion kit invites you to reconnect with those traditions. Just add alcohol, let it steep, and sip with reverence.
Contains herbs long used in Traditional Afro-Caribbean herbalism to support the body’s natural detoxification pathways, digestive balance, and energetic clarity. These bitter roots were not just medicine—they were memory, survival, and sacred defiance.
Each bottle is layered with sacred botanicals known across the African Diaspora for their deep bitterness and spiritual resilience, including:
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Sarsaparilla Root – Traditionally used to support blood purification and skin health
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Soursop Leaf – Culturally valued for its calming and cooling properties
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Dandelion Root – Known to support liver function and bile flow gently
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Old Man Beard (Tillandsia) – Used in folk traditions for respiratory and cleansing rituals
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Coconut Tree Root – Symbolic of grounding, believed to draw out internal heat
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Cerasee – A powerful bitter herb used throughout the Caribbean to “clean the blood” and support digestion
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Bitter Melon (Fruit & Peel) – Traditionally used to aid in sugar regulation and digestive detox; deeply bitter and energetically purifying
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Mauby Bark – A strong island bitter used for internal cooling and digestive clarity, plus additional botanicals, each chosen for their historical role in ancestral survival
How to Use
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Add your spirit – rum, vodka, whiskey, or wine
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Steep for 7–14 days in a cool, dark place
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Sip as part of a daily ritual or ancestral ceremony
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is this product?
This is a dry herbal infusion kit, not a premade drink. You provide your own alcohol to create a custom ancestral bitter tonic.
Q: What kind of alcohol should I use?
Clear spirits like vodka or white rum bring out bright, clean notes. Dark rum or whiskey provide a deeper, earthier taste. Choose based on tradition, flavor, or personal ritual.
Q: How long should I let it steep?
Steep for 7–14 days, shaking gently every couple of days. The longer it infuses, the stronger and more bitter the taste becomes.
Q: How do I use it?
Take a small shot daily or during ritual moments. It can be sipped neat, used as a cocktail base, or poured as an offering.
Q: How long does it last?
You can refill the bottle with fresh spirit 2–3 times before the herbs lose potency. Once infused, the liquid remains shelf-stable for up to 24 months when stored properly.
Q: Are there health benefits?
This product is intended as a cultural and spiritual offering. While many herbs have been used traditionally in folk medicine, The Bitter Truth is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition.
Q: Is it safe to drink?
This product is for adults only. Always use food-grade alcohol. If pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.
