Guayusa vs Coffee, Matcha and Yerba Mate: An Honest Comparison
Same energy, different experience. How the Amazonian leaf compares with the world’s favorite sources of caffeine — strength, smoothness, antioxidants and crash.
From Chakra to Cup: How Guayusa Is Grown and Processed in 48 Hours
No plantations, no monoculture: guayusa grows in biodiverse Amazonian chakras and reaches our plant in Tena within 48 hours of harvest. Here is the journey of the leaf.
The Wayusa Upina: Ecuador’s Pre-Dawn Tea Ritual
Long before sunrise, Kichwa families gather around the fire to share guayusa, dreams and the day ahead. This is the living tradition behind every leaf we harvest.
Guayusa in the EU: understanding Novel Food status
Since 2017 the EU Union List authorizes the aqueous extract of dried Ilex guayusa leaves as an infusion. What that means for European manufacturers.
Guayusa and cognitive performance: what clinical research shows
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of a standardized guayusa extract measured attention and mood in gamers. Here is what it found and why it matters.
The antioxidant profile of Ilex guayusa
Chlorogenic acids, polyphenols and flavonoids give guayusa an antioxidant capacity near double that of green tea. What that means for formulators.
Caffeine + L-theanine: the science of calm, focused energy
Why guayusa delivers steady, clear energy: the caffeine and L-theanine synergy, gentle theobromine, and the profile that helps avoid the crash.