From his earliest memories of exploring his family’s orchard with wonder, Ben has felt a profound connection with plants and nature. He's followed this passion across the globe, working on farms from India to Alaska and learning about traditional medicines from China to Ecuador.

Ben is the Chief Herbalist & Co-Founder at Rasa, an adaptogenic coffee alternative company, where he formulates blends and manages sourcing, sustainability, quality control, and herbal education.

Ben has an MSc in Clinical Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health and was formerly an herb buyer at the tea giant Celestial Seasonings. Ben also attended the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and now teaches a series of classes on the international herb industry, as well as a class on adaptogens, for the school.