Ashitaba instant coffee Classic from Goodlife is a super smooth mild coffee infused with the amazing Japanese Ashitaba. Ashitaba originated from Hachijo Island in Japan. During the Shogun Era, exiles who were expected to deteriorate from the harsh conditions of the Izu Islands were instead rewarded with longer life span and healthier bodies because of the fast growing and miraculous Ashitaba Leaf. Ashitaba contains Chalcone which contains a lot of nutrients beneficial to the human body.