Nú Infusions is here to help you discover guayusa, an Amazonian superleaf that combines the health benefits of green tea with the kick of coffee and the bliss of chocolate. Brewed like a tea, guayusa has similar levels of caffeine to coffee, but it provides a cleaner, more focused energy - with no jitters and no crash.
For centuries, indigenous peoples of the Ecuadorian Amazon have begun their day by gathering together as a community to drink guayusa. Now, the rest of the world is starting to catch on.
Here’s why:
Guayusa's slow release caffeine is perfectly balanced with L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, and theobromine, a stimulant similar to caffeine that is said to be responsible for the pleasant feeling one gets from eating dark chocolate.
The combination of all three means that you feel energised and focused, without feeling jittery or anxious, and without getting a crash.
Guayusa has a deliciously smooth taste described as honeyed, grassy and nutty. Its unique smoothness is due to the fact that it contains virtually no tannins, which cause the bitterness in green and black tea. As such, it can be steeped for a long time without getting bitter, and it does not require any sweetners or milk. It works great as both a hot or cold tea.
Guayusa is not only good for you, but also the planet. Unlike traditional tea and coffee which are typically grown as mono-crops on cleared land, our guayusa is grown organically under the canopy of the rainforest in smallholder farms that reflect and support the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon. In this way, as the guayusa industry grows, so does the incentive to preserve the rainforest.
To ensure fair wages for farmers, we are also committed to only partnering with guayusa suppliers that pay farmers at least 15% above the Fairtrade minimum.
Our Blends
In addition to our pure guayusa blend, we have created two mixed blends: one to bring out guayusa's refreshing side (blended with peppermint) and another to highlight its richer notes (blended with cocoa & cinnamon).
All three blends are organic-certified and available in pouches of 20 biodegradable Tea Pyramids (3g per pyramid) or as 120g of Loose Leaf Tea (makes 40-60 Cups).
Pure Guayusa
€9,95
Enjoy the delicious taste of guayusa with our pure blend, made solely with premium organic-certified green guayusa, sustainably sourced from Ecuador. Green guayusa has a deliciously smooth and wholesome taste that has been...
Guayusa with Peppermint
€9,95
We call this our refreshing blend. Organic guayusa is blended with organic Egyptian peppermint to create an infusion that is at once refreshing and energising. This blend is also great...
Guayusa with Cocoa & Cinnamon
€9,95
We call this our rich blend. Organic guayusa is blended with organic cocoa shells and a hint of organic cinnamon to create a rich, full-bodied infusion that is perfect for winter mornings or when you...
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