Organic Guayusa

Highest Grade 98 P.

SKU
6060-bio
Organic guayusa (Ilex guayusa) herbal tea from rainforest permaculture gardens in northwestern Ecuador. Highest processing quality and rainforest friendly organic permaculture (like wild collection). A deliciously refreshing, vitalising herbal tea with an herbaceous character, palatable sweetness and bitter aromas. 150g
  • Guayusa leaves from environmentally friendly, sustainable permaculture in the Ecuadorian Amazon region
  • Gently air-dried for highest raw food quality
  • Tich in caffeine and L-theanine
  • Gentle mate tea alternative
  • Laboratory tested, vegan
 
Character Herbaceous and sweet, refreshingly alkaline, reminiscent of mate, with a green tea character
Origin Permaculture in small forest gardens near the jungle, supervised by experienced organic farmers
Terroir Amazon, Ecuador
Harvest Permaculture & agroforestry system, harvested by hand year round
Cultivar 100% Guayusa leaves of the holly Ilex Guayusa
Processing Method  Hand harvested and gently air-dried to keep the leaves raw
Organic Cert.  Certified organic farm
Grade 98/100 p. (Guayusa category); Highest Grade
€9.90
150g

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Tea Farm

In the northwest of the Amazon - Ecuador permaculture has always been practiced. Guayusa grows up well protected in small "chakras", gardens laid out in the middle of the jungle. By means of this natural cultivation, the forest is preserved and its symbiotic relationships are maintained or exploited. Our guayusa is pesticide-free, environmentally friendly and maintains raw food quality.

Character

Flavour

This Guayusa tea has a greenish-yellow infusion. Its vegetal notes are reminiscent of mate and give it that incomparable green tea character, together with palatable sweetness and creamy mineral, Guayusa is an energizing refresher.

Leaf

Green to yellowish green finely cut leaves

Cup

Bright green with light yellow tinge

Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa)

A species of holly native to South America, it is found mainly in the northwestern part of the Amazon region – Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. In the lower altitudes of the rainforests, a guayusa tree can reach up to 30 metres but at altitudes up to 2,000 metres the plant has more of a shrub form.

For thousands of years, guayusa has been commonly consumed by Indigenous peoples. According to popular belief, guayusa contains the "power of the jaguar" and is said to protect against poisonous snakes and spider bites, as well as giving concentration and success to the hunter looking for prey.

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

In the northwest of the Amazon - Ecuador permaculture has always been practiced. Guayusa grows up well protected in small "chakras", gardens laid out in the middle of the jungle. By means of this natural cultivation, the forest is preserved and its symbiotic relationships are maintained or exploited. Our guayusa is pesticide-free, environmentally friendly and maintains raw food quality.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

For best aroma: infuse a well heaped tablespoon of Guayusa per 300ml (85-90°C) water for 3-5 minutes. Several infusions are possible. Sweeten to taste. Honey is traditionally used for this purpose.

Packaging

Flavor-protected, food-grade, BPA-free stand-up pouch with zipper.

Recommended Teapot

Ideal would be a spacious glass or porcelain teapot with an integrated tea strainer.

Recommended Storage

A high-quality tea caddy made of cherry bark (solid wood, kabazaiku chazutsu) is ideal, though any airtight tea caddy with internal coating will suffice.

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