¿What is Guayusa?
It is considered a natural energizer that has traditionally been consumed for years by indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
The Guayusa
It is a tree originally from the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. Traditionally, it has been consumed for hundreds of years by indigenous communities due to its stimulating and energizing results on people, lacking adverse effects from daily consumption. It is consumed as a tea to promote a natural source of energy and to connect with Pachamama. It has many nutritional benefits such as: caffeine, antioxidants (twice as much as green tea), vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that help to reduce stress, decrease blood sugar levels, stay relaxed and in a state of focus. Ecuador is the largest producer of Guayusa in the world.
Benefits
Healthy caffeine
⤷ Keeps you awake
⤷ Prolonged energy
⤷ Activates your mind
⤷ Diuretic
Stay young and active
⤷ Antioxidants
⤷ Prevents oxidative stress
⤷ Protection against cell damage
Weight loss
⤷ Chlorogenic acids
⤷ Increase your metabolism
⤷ Regulates blood sugar
Improves mood and concentration
⤷ Theobromine
⤷ Alertness
⤷ Increased blood flow
⤷ Positive mood
Good digestion
⤷ Relieves stomach acid
⤷ Helps with gastrointestinal upset
Mild and fresh taste
⤷ It's not bitter
⤷ Light and pleasant taste
Guayusa is excellent for giving energy throughout the day, without causing the side effects of traditional coffee. It is valued for its energetic power, since stimulates brain functions and alertness, due to its caffeine content (without altering the nervous system).
Unlike coffee, the effects of guayusa are released in the body in a gradual and prolonged manner.
It also has multiple antioxidants that fight free radicals, prevents premature aging, can help cardiovascular health, regulate weight and hypertension, and also gets blood circulation going.
3 % caffeine.
Vitamins C and D.
Minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc and potassium.
Chlorogenic acids.
Amino acids.
Alkaloids.
Contains stimulants such as the alkaloid methylxanthine, theophylline, theobromine (also found in dark chocolate).
¿How to consume Guayusa?
In Guamatí we have thought of a simple, portable, and convenient way to consume Guayusa so that our customers can take their tea everywhere.
That is why we offer glass bottles with infusers, thermal pots (It is taken like yerba mate in Argentina) and soon new accessories that will help you consume Guayusa quickly and wherever you want.
