WHAT IS ILEX GUAYUSA?

Guayusa is a sacred leaf that has been brewed in the Amazon for centuries. Guayusa provides you a rejuvenating burst of energy, different from coffee or other caffeinated teas. 

GUAYUSA IS A TEA? 

Guayusa (Ilex guayusa) is a native tree to the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. It is not relative to tea (Camellia sinensis). It is a cousin to yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). 

GUAYUSA IS GUAYSUA 

IS GUAYUSA LIKE YERBA MATE?

Guayusa and Yerba Mate are the same family “ILEX”. Guayusa is Ilex Guayusa and Yerba Mate is Ilex Paraguariensis. 

GUAYUSA CONTAIN.

Guayusa is naturally packed with caffeine, double antioxidants than green tea, polyphenols, plus essential amino acids, making it energizing and nutritious. Unlike green and black teas, Guayusa contains no tannins, so it is astringent free. Instead, it has a distintive smooth and sweet taste.

IS THERE CAFFEINE IN GUAYSUA?

Yes, The caffeine content in the guayusa herbal tea is almost similar to a cup of coffee, but more caffeine per cup than green tea or yerba mate. Guayusa tea give you a balanced energy. There are no crashes like coffee drinkers often experience. Additionally, you don’t have any jitters or shaking. These characteristics have made guayusa tea an alternative to coffee.

WHAT IS GUAYUSA GOOD FOR?

The compounds of guayusa leaves offer a range of holistic health benefits:

• Natural Energy.
• L-Theanine helps to reduce stress and fatigue.
• Ferulic acid helps to improve blood circulation.
• Chlorogenic acid regulates body weight, reduces high blood pressure and contributes to cardiovascular health.

TRADITIONAL USES OF THE GUAYUSA LEAVES.

Indigenous peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon use guayusa leaves from the Ilex Guayusa plant to make an energizing beverage. It contains enough caffeine to give natural energy to the body and soul throughout the day. The Tsáchila Community (indigenous group native to the coastal region of Ecuador) traditionally use guayusa leaves for healing and spiritual activities.

HOW GUAYUSA GROWS?

Being that Guayusa is native to the Amazon, it grows naturally in the jungle areas. Indigenous peoples currently grow guayusa tree in agroforestry systems (Chakras). This way of farming allows the farmer to have more sustainable production. In Santo Domingo the Tsachilas have affirmed that Guayusa has been grown and used in their territory for decades, however; since it was mostly used by Pone (shaman) in their community for spiritual activities, it is not known whether it is native to the region or was brought many years ago.

WHERE CAN I BUY ORGANIC GUAYUSA TEA?

Customers can buy guayusa in our website, amazon or eBay. They can enjoy our organic Guayusa Straight. Pacha Guayusa has differences presentation as Guayusa loose leaf, Guayusa extra fine, Guayusa tea bag. If you want to buy Guayusa in bulk please send an e-mail to sales@pacha.ec

 

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GUAYUSA PHOTOS

Great images about the production of guayusa by Pacha.

Cut stems made into stakes

Guayusa baby trees.

Reforestation (El Poste - Tsachila Community ).

 

 Guayusa plant

 

Guayusa Plant

Harvesting guayusa

 

 Manual selection of the guayusa leaves