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Ilex Guayusa Leaves | Dried Amazonian Leaves
Ilex Guayusa tea from the Amazon. Contains natural caffeine. Traditionally used by indigenous hunters for alertness. Gentler than coffee, no nervous energy. For focus and concentration.
€16.06
Ilex Guayusa from Ecuador
Guayusa comes from a holly species from Ecuador and has been used for centuries by the Kichwa Indians. They drink it early in the morning during hunting trips for alertness and focus. The leaves contain caffeine, but also theobromine (like in chocolate) and L-theanine (like in green tea).
This combination provides stable energy without the jitters that coffee sometimes gives. Many people experience it as clean, clear alertness. The taste is pleasant - not bitter like much caffeinated tea, but rather soft and slightly sweet with a woody undertone.
Key Features: Amazon tea with caffeine. Also theobromine and L-theanine. Stable energy without jitters. Traditional hunting drink. Mild, pleasant taste.
Use and Dosage
Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup. Pour boiling water over it and let steep 5-10 minutes - the longer, the stronger. You can re-steep guayusa multiple times. Drink up to 3 cups per day. The caffeine stays in your system until evening, so drink your last cup before 4 PM if sensitive.
Specifications
- Type: Ilex guayusa leaves
- Origin: Amazon (Ecuador)
- Contains: caffeine, theobromine, L-theanine
- Taste: mild, slightly sweet
Why does guayusa provide energy without nervousness?
The secret of guayusa lies in its unique combination of three compounds. Caffeine provides alertness, but L-theanine (normally found in green tea) tempers the jittery side effects and promotes calm focus. Theobromine (also in cacao) creates a warm, pleasant feeling and supports blood circulation. These three compounds work synergistically: you get the alertness of coffee, the calm of green tea, and the warmth of cacao in one cup. The Kichwa Indians call it the 'night watchman' for good reason: it keeps you sharp without making you restless.
How does guayusa compare to yerba mate and green tea?
Guayusa, yerba mate, and green tea all belong to the holly family (Ilex) but each has its own character. Guayusa has the highest caffeine content of the three and the mildest taste - almost sweet, without bitterness. Yerba mate has a smoky, grassy flavour and gives a warmer, more social buzz. Green tea has the most L-theanine but the least caffeine. Guayusa is the best choice if you want maximum alertness with minimal bitterness and no jitters. The leaves can also be re-steeped multiple times. Read more about natural energy supplements on our blog.
Can guayusa leaves be re-steeped multiple times?
Yes, guayusa leaves can be re-steeped up to 3 times. The first steeping is strongest in caffeine content, with a full, sweet taste. The second steeping yields a lighter tea with still noticeable caffeine. The third steeping is mild but pleasant. Increase the steeping time by 2-3 minutes for each subsequent infusion. This makes guayusa exceptionally economical: from one portion of leaves you get three cups of tea. Store used leaves in the refrigerator if you are not re-steeping them the same day.
- Reference
- mplus 8026
- Effect
- Energizing
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- Leaves
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