By Rhonwyn Learner on August 4, 2025
In a world where wellness trends come and go, some innovations emerge from something deeper than market research or profit projections. For Dava Ruiz, founder of Emerald® Hemp Juice, her groundbreaking hemp lemonade was born from a moment of divine inspiration that would transform not only her life but potentially the entire hemp food industry.
Five years ago, Dava found herself at a crossroads. As a single mother facing an uncertain future, she retreated to her gym’s sauna seeking guidance. “I was praying and asking God to guide me on what to do,” she recalls. “And then I swear it was like, one second. I just got this idea about juicing leaves from cannabis.”
What followed was extensive research that revealed something remarkable: hemp leaf juice wasn’t just possible – it was powerful. “Everything I read was talking about how the leaf juice is so potent and how we’re meant to have it,” Dava explains. “We have these receptors that are meant to have the cannabinoids triggering them. It just felt like God gave me that idea when I asked for it.”
Today, Dava’s Emerald® Hemp Juice stands as the first and only beverage on the market to incorporate actual juice from hemp leaves rather than added CBD tinctures. This revolutionary approach sets her apart in an increasingly crowded wellness market.
“I’m the first person to have something on the market with the juice from the hemp leaves,” Dava explains proudly. “Most other food products that have CBD have a tincture added. I’m the first person incorporating the juice from the leaves.”
But Emerald® Hemp Juice isn’t just about being first – it’s about being comprehensive. Dava has created what she calls a “stacked” product, incorporating nano-gold water that stimulates cellular communication, Emerald® and quartz crystal vibrations, and even prescribed frequency music played during production. While it might sound unconventional, Dava is quick to point out that the science behind vibrational medicine is becoming more prominent.
The hemp lemonade targets what Dava calls the ECS (endocannabinoid system), responsible for cell rejuvenation and recycling. “It helps with better sleep, depression, anxiety, better function of all your organs, and relaxation,” she explains. “It’s like your whole healing system gets triggered.”
For Dava, the mission extends beyond individual wellness. Inspired by a business seminar where she learned about billionaires investing in climate change solutions, she realized her contribution could be making people feel better. “All I can do to help this planet is to make people feel better because then they make each other feel better,” she says, referencing scientific studies showing how collective community feelings can affect earth’s conditions.
Operating from Los Angeles, Dava handles everything from production to marketing, drawing on her graphic design background to create her own advertising content. Her product comes in innovative plant-based packaging that resembles “a Capri Sun for adults” – sustainable, unique, and eye-catching.
While Dava’s approach incorporates elements that might seem mystical, she’s grounded in scientific research. Her interest in peak performance, neurochemistry, and anti-aging research has led her to create what she believes is a comprehensive wellness solution. “I tried to stack as many health benefits as I knew would work together, to make it a powerful, health-driven consumable and help as many people and ailments as possible.” she explains.
When she’s not developing her revolutionary hemp juice, Dava prioritizes her health and fitness routine, often putting gym time before business activities. “I believe in maintaining your health because once it’s bad, it’s too hard to reverse the damage,” she says. This commitment to wellness extends to her deep appreciation for Los Angeles, where everything she needs is within 20 minutes – from beaches to mountains to the vibrant city life.
As a dedicated mother of two, Dava balances her entrepreneurial ambitions with family life, drawing strength from her parents’ unwavering support and her sister’s emotional encouragement throughout the challenging early years of business development.
Dava’s innovative approach has already gained recognition, with features in High Times magazine Instagram account with millions of followers. This validation from a respected publication in the cannabis space highlights the quality and uniqueness of her product.
Looking ahead, Dava envisions a future where hemp is as common in grocery stores as spinach. “I want people to be able to go into the grocery store and buy leaves like they do with spinach, and be able to put it in their salad or juice it at home,” she explains. Her ultimate vision includes opening a store where customers can watch hemp leaves being juiced fresh, similar to wheatgrass at other juicing franchises.
Perhaps most compelling about Dava’s story is her belief in the ripple effect of wellness. “If I can make one person feel better, then they’re spreading that good vibe to people around them, and then they spread it to other people,” she reflects. This philosophy drives her mission to help people with “emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.”
Her tagline, “Treasure Your Vibe,” perfectly encapsulates this approach – it’s not just about selling a product, but about helping people maintain and cherish their optimal state of being.
For those interested in experiencing this pioneering hemp beverage, Dava regularly posts her pop-up event locations on Instagram. Currently serving the Los Angeles area, she’s working toward expanding into retail locations and broader distribution.
Emerald® Hemp Juice represents more than just innovation in the hemp food industry – it’s a testament to following divine inspiration, trusting the process, and believing that making people feel better can truly change the world, one glass at a time.
Visit Emeraldhempjuice.com to learn more about Dava’s revolutionary hemp lemonade and follow her journey on Instagram www.instagram.com/Emeraldhempjuice for pop-up event locations.
Phone: (818) 350-2568
E-mail: EmeraldHempJuice@gmail.com
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