Guayusa tea is a brew made using the caffeinated leaves from the plant Ilex Guayusa (a species of the holly tree, not related to the actual tea plant) that grows natively in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador and nearby regions.

What is guayusa good for?

Guayusa is great as a healthy alternative to coffee. It provides an equal amount of caffeine, but without the jitters or anxiety than can come with coffee. Due to a much lower epinephrine response from guayusa consumption, it can be considered safer to drink than coffee for those with high blood pressure. In addition, guayusa has a high antioxidant capacity provided from a range of nutrients, including heart healthy polyphenols.

Is guayusa the same as yerba mate?

They are both in the same genus (family) called ‘ilex’ or holly and therefore have many similarities. Yerba maté (Ilex Paraguariensis ) is the national drink of Argentina and is drunk in the region and surrounding countries, Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa ) is mainly grown and drunk in Ecuador, and is known to be less bitter and mellower in taste compared to maté.

How much caffeine does guayusa have?

We measured the caffeine content in one 250ml cup of guayusa to be around 82mg. This was using 1 serving of 5g brewed for 10 minutes in freshly boiled water.

What does Guayusa tea taste like?

Remarkably smooth and slightly sweet. A little like green-tea, but less bitter; more earthy and grassy. You won’t need to add sugar or a sweetener, so you can keep your teeth strong and white. When drinking guayusa the taste also depends on whether you opt for teabags or loose leaf.

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What is Guayusa?

Ilex Guayusa, is a tree native to the region of Ecuador in South America that grows in the amazon rainforest. It is a species of holly and a close cousin of Yerba Mate that is brewed and drunk like a tea by the indigenous tribes that have been drinking it for 1000s of years for the energy lift and strength it gives them in the harsh environment of the rainforest.

The Kichwa tribe of Ecuador consider it a sacred leaf and nickname it ‘the Nightwatchman’ for the plants energizing properties.

Unlike Yerba Mate of Argentina it is never smoked and it is nowhere near as bitter. It tastes a little like a green tea, except unlike green tea one cup of Guayusa has a high caffeine content more similar to coffee.

Unlike coffee you will not experience the jitters or the crash, the caffeine boost is longer and smoother, which makes it a great alternative to coffee for those who need the energy boost but struggle with the side effects of coffee.

The Perfect Coffee Alternative

Other benefits of the leaf come from the interesting nutritional profile that include high antioxidant levels in the form of polyphenols and chlorogenic acids as well as L-theanine, theobromine and all 19 amino-acids.

In a study comparing the intake of caffeine from green coffee beans to that of Guayusa, they found that the adrenal response for the same quantity of caffeine 6-7x less for Guayusa than the green coffee beans! No wonder coffee makes people feel so anxious. We can only imagine the health benefits to your heart and overall well-being if you reduce your adrenaline levels by 6-7x just by drinking Guayusa as a coffee alternative.

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Stay Awake

It is a highly caffeinated leaf. Known as the ‘Night Watchman’ by the tribes of the Amazon.

It will provide a steady release of caffeine (along with L-theanine and other stimulants also found in cocoa and green tea) to aid a prolonged state of alertness.

No Crash, no jitters – just a happy and calm state of being…

Keep your teeth White

It has been used for 1000s of years by indigenous Ecuadorians (Kichwa) to clean teeth and as a mouthwash. Does not stain teeth like coffee, and of course it does not taste like mouthwash!

It both helps good oral health and promotes teeth whitening.

Perform

Remarkably smooth and slightly sweet.

Highly recommended for endurance sports. Triathletes: you need this.

Improved cognitive function, mood, oxygen uptake and focus.

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Guayusa has traditionally been used to aid digestion, the immune system, stress levels, as a detox, to control diabetes and to help weightloss.

It boasts a range of nutrients. Studies have shown that for the equivalent caffeine, guayusa drinkers have 6x lower adrenal response compared to coffee drinkers.

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Athlete’s Brew Guayusa is the best. I’ve tried other brands, whose leaf is just not as tasty (or kicky). The extra-large tea pyramids are fantastic, too. Add totally eco packaging to the equation, and Athlete’s Brew is my new Go-To!

Kay West

Wow…I never write reviews but this deserves one. If I could rate it 10 stars I would. This is literally the best caffeinated beverage I have ever come across. I feel relaxed and calm but also extremely energized and focused. It’s not at all like coffee, no jitters and no adrenal fatiguein the afternoon. It’s simply awesome. The product has clearly been created with love and attention. There was even a complimentary teabag in the packet (along with the loose tea). I seriously challenge anyone to drink of cup of this tea and still think coffee is a good idea!
Highly, highly recommend, will be purchasing again!!!

Luke

This is an infusion that you can make in a similar way to tea. It tastes good and makes you feel energised. I have started using it in preference to coffee during the day

R M Whittaker

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