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What is Guayusa?

Nú Infusions is here to help you discover guayusa ("gwhy-yoo-sa"), an Amazonian superleaf that is brewed to create a smooth-tasting infusion packed with antioxidants and a host of other health benefits. Guayusa has similar levels of caffeine to coffee, but it also has many of the relaxing compounds found in tea. The result is a uniquely calm and sustained energy, without the anxiety or crash of coffee, but with more of a lift than you get from a green or black tea.

For centuries, indigenous peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon have begun their day by gathering together as a community to drink guayusa. Now, this special leaf is making itself known to the rest of the world.

Here’s why:

Health

Guayusa combines the caffeine content of coffee with the relaxing compounds found in tea, such as L-theanine. The result is a uniquely focused and smooth energy, with no jitters and no crash.

Guayusa has benefits not only for the mind, but also the body. It has more antioxidants than green tea, as well as a healthy serving of chlorogenic acids, vitamins and all 15 essential amino acids.

TASTE

Guayusa has a deliciously smooth taste. Its unique smoothness is due to the fact that it contains virtually no tannins, which cause the bitterness in green and black tea. This means it can be steeped for a long time without getting bitter, and it does not require any sweetners or milk. It works great as a hot tea or cold with a squeeze of lime.

Sustainability

Our organic-certified guayusa is grown in Ecuador in rainforest gardens that reflect and support the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region. In this way, the guayusa industry is demonstrating a way to preserve the Amazon rainforest and meet agricultural needs within it, rather than replacing it with monoculture plantations or giving land to the logging, oil, or mining sectors.

To ensure a fair wage for farmers, we at Nú Infusions are also committed to only partnering with guayusa suppliers that pay farmers at least 15% above the Fairtrade minimum.

Blends

Pure Guayusa

Guayusa with Peppermint

Guayusa with Cocoa & Cinnamon

Formats

Biodegradable Tea Pyramids

Loose Leaf

Reviews

"I used to love coffee for years and then green tea but they both gave me nausea after drinking them for any time at all and I really missed my caffeine fix. Since I started drinking Guayusa months ago, thanks to Nú Infusions, I've found the flavour really fresh and delicious... And no more nausea just a great caffeine buzz! THANK YOU!"
"I'm a tea/herbal tea lover, and sadly coffee is just too strong for my stomach. Guayusa has this nice kick good in the morning. I have the pure version. The first sip I associate it to yerba mate but then the blend of taste is very different and complex.

I'm really liking it and even more for how they grow it. We should only buy products that promote sustainable farming like this one."
"Just as described - rich & full-bodied - gets you feeling alert without the jitters, and the scent of cinnamon --- divine!

On top of that, Conor was really helpful and responsive to questions.

Fab all around :-)"

Guayusa in the Media

Ecuador’s “Superleaf” Tea: Could It Replace Your Afternoon Coffee?

The National Geographic
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Channing Tatum's Energy Secret: An Amazonian Leaf That 'Brings the Force of the Jungle Inside You'

ABC News
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Californian health gurus are often looking for beneficial coffee alternatives and this South American superfood could very well be it.

Vogue
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An effort in Ecuador might point the way to a more sustainable future for the rainforest and people

Scientific American
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"There, underneath the straw roof with the forest behind my back, I take a sip. The beverage is slightly bitter—just enough for my liking. It is most reminiscent of black tea, but without the astringent note. It's also lighter and a tad more floral. Within seconds I feel a slow rush of energy."

Vice News
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