Highest Grade 98 P.
| 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 |
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.
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.
Green to yellowish green finely cut leaves
Bright green with light yellow tinge
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.
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.
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.
Flavor-protected, food-grade, BPA-free stand-up pouch with zipper.
Ideal would be a spacious glass or porcelain teapot with an integrated tea strainer.
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.
