What is guayusa?

What is guayusa? What is the guayusa plant?

• Guayusa was first botanically named in 1901 and is one of the 3 caffeinated trees of the Amazon. The leaves are brewed like tea and due to its fascinating collection of natural components it produces a long-lasting alertness which is described as being „focused“. .

• The guayusa tree can grow up to 30 metres high and has leaves up to 22 cm long.

• Guayusa is pronounced wha-yu-sa by the indigenous Kichua (Quechua) people. They have cultivated it fpr thousands of years . Theoldest leaves found are around 1500 years old. Guayusa has a long history.

• To date no guayusa seeds have been found. That is why guayusa is propagated exclusively by using cuttings. An interesting point is that a 1979 Havard University expedition came to the conclusion that guayusa is probably related to yerba-mate.

• Guayusa is not only a taste experience as the concentration and energy causing natural components cannot be beaten.

• The Kichua drink guayusa both before sunrise to give them energy for the day and also evenings to stay alert and be successful when hunting.