Guayusa

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Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Kichwa people have brewed guayusa for centuries, drinking it together before dawn as part of a daily ritual they call "the night's knowledge."

The leaves come from a tree in the holly family, making this a true tisane with no relation to Camellia sinensis. What it shares with tea is the caffeine: guayusa contains naturally elevated levels, more than most teas, without the bitterness that can come with it. We came across it through the young American importers bringing it north.

For those who already reach for our Yerba Maté, Guayusa offers a close cousin with a slightly smoother disposition and a story rooted a little deeper in the forest.

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Guayusa leaves.

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Details: Guayusa is a traditional Ecuadorian beverage from the Amazon. Like Yerba Mate, it contains elevated levels of caffeine and many antioxidants.

Dry Leaves: Crushed Guayusa leaves, small and varying, are lighter shades of green.

Liquor: The liquor of our Guayusa is greenish-brown.

Aroma: Fresh and green with a gentle sharpness, like crushed green peppers.

Flavors: Grassy and green-forward but never harsh, settling into something closer to fresh herbs.

Caffeine Level: Caffeinated

Body: Medium-bodied

Brewing Time: 5 minutes

Brewing Temp: 212º

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