The guayusa (pronounced hua-you-sa) also known as Ilex guayusa, is a native plant of the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest.

Guayusa gives the natives the energy to start the day, go hunting and cultivate their gardens. Life in the Amazon is hard and intense and the Indigenous claim it would be impossible to survive without guayusa.

They consider guayusa a sacred herb. They can live to be very old and even in their eighties, they are often fit and healthy enough to go hunting, even in a challenging environment such as the rainforest. They also use guayusa to stay awake and alert when they stand guard at night or to dance all night during rituals.

Natural caffeine is the main ingredient of this plant, whose content is high, and can range from 2.90 to 3.28% in dry weight. This is the reason why guayusa leaves are recognized for their energizing and stimulating potential.

Guayusa also contains theobromine which is an alkaloid that is commonly found in chocolate and. It also contains L-theanine (glutamic acid present in green tea).

Guayusa is made from Guayusa leaves plus Guayusa Extract for a higher concentration.

Guayusa contains all the essential amino acids for humans and has a high antioxidant activity. Antioxidants contained within Guayusa include flavonoids, like carotenoids and catechins.

Guayusa is also incredibly rich in polyphenols which provide many benefits.

Guayusa contains Vitamins C and D. It is also rich in magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium.

Finally, it has chlorogenic acids.

Make Guayusa part of your recipe for a thrilling twist. By replacing Black Tea for Guayusa You will maintain or improve the flavors while boosting caffeine content.

Guayusa's soft flavor enhances flavors while giving you a boost of caffeine that will keep you alert throughout the night. Combine it with Bourbon, Vodka, Rum or hard liquor for best results.

Combining Guayusa with your hot or cold coffee brew provides added energy and focus with less crash and diminished bitter flavor.

Combine Guayusa brew with Kombucha brew to increase flavor and energy. Consider smaller brews due to high caffeine content from both.

Ginger and Guayusa are two superfood plants and they both go really well. Both have anti-inflamatory properties.

Enjoy Guayusa with agave and lemon, cream and sugar or just plain.

Combine Matcha Green Tea with Guayusa for a caffeine boost without the bitter or strong flavor of Green tea. This combination is synergistic.

Guayusa plus Dark Chocolate is delicious, and it tastes like caffeinated dessert. Alternatively you can add Cocoa powder to the Guayusa.

Guayusa improves your alertness and focus while performing mental work

Guayusa improves your energy due to the caffeine and theobromine content

Guayusa contains natural caffeine that boosts your energy and focus naturally.

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